Historic Houses - Gloucestershire Attractions
A guide to Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds of England, highlighting attractions, history, and visitor information.
A sprawling Elizabethan country house of grey Cotswold stone. See the chamber where Oliver Cromwell slept when he visited here with General Ireton in 1648. The interior rooms feature historic tapestries, Cromwellian relics, and fine period furnishings.
Tetbury,
Gloucestershire,
England, GL8 8XP
A William and Mary mansion begun in 1692 on older foundations by William Blathwayte, Secretary of State to William III. An odd mix of French, Dutch, and Italianate styles set in parkland with formal gardens and water features. The large hall is bestrewn with portraits. Highlights include period wood paneling, a state bed, and an extensive collection of Dutch paintings and furnishings. more...
Dyrham,
Chippenham,
Gloucestershire,
England, SN14 8ER
A late 18th century house designed by famed Georgian architect Robert Smirke and built 1816-17 for the Lloyd-Baker family. The interiors feature a suite of attractive Georgian chambers, including a Dining Room, Drawing Room, Library, and Entrance Hall.
Gloucester,
Gloucestershire,
England, GL2 6RS
A rare surviving 17th century grandstand, Lodge Park was built as part of the Sherborne estate by John Dutton as an observation post for deer coursing. The restored grandstand is set in 18th century parkland designed by Charles Bridgeman. more...
Aldsworth,
Cheltenham,
Cotswolds,
Gloucestershire,
England, GL54 3PP
Starting life as a Tudor hunting lodge, Newark Park was converted to a Georgian country house. It is located on a cliff top, offering superb views to the River Severn. Garden: There are 700 acres of woodland garden surrounding the former Tudor hunting lodge of Newark Park. Trails lead past a lake, through peaceful woodland and open countryside. The Cotswold Way leads through the estate. Don't miss the snowdrops! more...
Ozleworth,
Wotton-under-Edge,
Gloucestershire,
England, GL12 7PZ
Lovely Tudor manor house and gardens. Restored in 1926 after 100 years of neglect, by Cotswolds Arts and Crafts architect Norman Jewson. Painted cloth hangings dating from 1700. Mander family collections of textiles, furnishings and art. Garden: 17th century yews highlight the formal terraced gardens. Georgian mill pond, fed by seven springs.
Uley,
Cotswolds,
Gloucestershire,
England, GL11 5BZ
Attraction Type: Historic House Location: 3 miles East of Dursley, off the B4066. Note: Both the manor house and the gardens will remain closed throughout 2011 for conservation and building works. Website:Owlpen Manor Email:sales@owlpen.com Phone: 01453 860 261 Fax: 01453 860 819 Location
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An unusual early 20th century manor house of Cotswold stone, one of the last traditional country houses in England. Rodmarton Manor was built for Claud and Margaret Biddulph in 1909, by Ernest Barnsley, who created a lovely house in the Arts and Crafts mode.
Rodmarton,
Cirencester,
Gloucestershire,
England, GL7 6PF
An extraordinary country house built in the manner of an Indian palace, creating a little bit of the Far East in the middle of the Cotswold countryside. Sezincote was the inspiration for the Brighton Pavillion. The house is set in a small but beautiful Oriental gardens. Garden: A warm and intimate Oriental garden surround historic Sezincote House. There is a lovely informal garden along a stream, and a formal garden area next to the house. An orangery built in a gently curving semi-circle opens into the formal garden. more...
Bourton on the Hill,
Cotswolds,
Gloucestershire,
England
Wow! A maze of rooms crammed full of the decidedly eclectic (and eccentric) collections of Charles Paget Wade, who rebuilt the ruined Cotswold manor from 1919. Bicycles, toys, musical instruments, masks, spinning wheels, and on and on. All of the finest craftsmanship. Garden: Delightful Arts and Crafts style organic garden is a lovely grouping of colourful outdoor rooms. more...
Snowshill,
Broadway,
Cotswolds,
Gloucestershire,
England, WR12 7JU
A glorious Cotswold manor in a secluded setting, Stanway House has been called the perfect Cotswold manor house. The origins of Stanway go back to the eary 8th century, when the manor was owned by the Abbey of Tewkesbury. more...
Stanway,
Cheltenham,
Gloucestershire,
England, GL54 5PQ
This magnificent hotel, set in 30 acres of glorious parkland and the setting for one of Britain's finest Arboretums with some 300 rare and protected trees, has been created from a splendid Grade II Victorian Gothic mansion. Tortworth Court stands on the Cotswold Edge, a dramatic escarpment, which falls away … more >>
Exuding an elegant charm the Ramada Bristol North, The Grange hotel is set in 18 acres of tranquil gardens. The unique setting of the 19th century hotel offers guests a peaceful country manor retreat within easy reach of the vibrant buzz of the city. Just 5 miles from … more >>
