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Historic Houses in Gloucestershire
This is our guide to the stately homes of Gloucestershire. For other historic properties see Historic Buildings in Gloucestershire
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Chavenage
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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
Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: 2 miles north west of Tetbury on a minor road
Website: Chavenage
Email: info@chavenage.com
Phone: 01666 502 329
Fax: 01453 836 778
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OS Grid ST871951
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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.
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Dyrham,
Chippenham,
Gloucestershire,
England, SN14 8ER
Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: 8 miles north of Bath, off the A46
Website: Dyrham Park
Email: dyrhampark@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone: 0117 9372 501
Fax: 0117 9371 353
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OS Grid ST743 757
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Hardwicke Court
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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
Attraction Type: Historic House
Phone: 01452 720212
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OS Grid SO787117
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| Newark Park
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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!
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Ozleworth,
Wotton-under-Edge,
Gloucestershire,
England, GL12 7PZ
Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: 1.5 miles East of Wotton-under-Edge on narrow lanes.
Website: Newark Park
Email: newarkpark@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone: 01453 842 644
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OS Grid ST786 933
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Owlpen Manor
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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. Manor will be closed to the public in 2010, but the garden will remain open.
Website: Owlpen Manor
Email: sales@owlpen.com
Phone: 01453 860 261
Fax: 01453 860 819
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OS Grid ST800983
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Rodmarton Manor
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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
Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: Off the A433 between Cirencester and Tetbury
Website: Rodmarton Manor
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OS Grid ST943977
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| Sezincote
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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.
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Bourton on the Hill,
Cotswolds,
Gloucestershire,
England
Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: On a minor road off the A44 on the outskirts of Bourton on the Hill. Seasonal opening. Children are not generally admitted to the house
Website: Sezincote
Email: enquiries@sezincote.co.uk
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OS Grid SP172312
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| Snowshill Manor
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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.
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Snowshill,
Broadway,
Cotswolds,
Gloucestershire,
England, WR12 7JU
Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: 3 miles south of Broadway
Website: Snowshill Manor
Email: snowshillmanor@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone: 01386 852 410
Fax: 01386 842 822
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OS Grid SP096 339
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Lance House
Hawkesbury
Self catering cottage
This property offers 1 double, 1 twin, 1 sofa bed, family shower room, lounge, kitchen/diner, private garden. 4 Star Visit Britain Award more >>
Sleeps 4
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Hoolet
Awre
Self catering cottage
This ground floor property with under floor heating throughout, comprises of 1 bedroom that can either be a double or a twin room and 1 … more >>
Sleeps 2
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Thornbury Castle
This Tudor castle stands serenely in 15 acres offering views of the Severn Estuary and the hills of South Gloucestershire and Wales. Fine old panelling, tapestries and paintings enrich the interior. There are 25 restored bedrooms, most overlooking the vineyard or the oldest Tudor garden in England. more >>
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Charingworth Manor
Charingworth Manor is situated in delightful gardens on a large private estate in the beautiful rolling Cotswolds countryside. The hotel is ideally situated for exploring the surrounding area including Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick Castle, Banbury and Broadway. All bedrooms are individually designed and the lounges have been furnished with fine antiques and … more >>
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