Is Stanway house open to the public?
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE We regret we will not be open for Public Days in 2020. Private Tours may still be possible later in the year. We will post details when we get the green light to resume.
When was Stanway house built?
Stanway House, originally constructed in the late 16th and early 17th century for the Tracy family, is a Grade I listed building.
Who owns Upper Slaughter Manor?
Comprised of thirteen properties in countryside settings and city centre locations, the collection is owned by Christina and Andrew Brownsword CBE DL who strive to create very special places that truly embody their own ethos of great hospitality.
How does Stanway House fountain work?
‘Gravity-fed’ means that this water feature is powered not by a series of pumps, but by the force of 100,000 gallons of water flowing 2 kilometres from the reservoir 580 feet above the Water Garden. The power created by this movement is enough to propel the water straight into the air.
Who lives at Stanway House?
Stanway is an outstandingly beautiful example of a Jacobean manor house. Owned by Tewkesbury Abbey for 800 years then for 500 years by the Tracy family and their descendants, the Earls of Wemyss who still live there.
Is Sudeley Castle National Trust?
Sudeley Castle & Gardens is a member of Historic Houses only and their members receive free standard admission. Sudeley Castle remains a privately owned residence and therefore do not offer discounts to National Trust or English Heritage Members.
Why is it called Upper and Lower Slaughter?
Just over a mile from Bourton-on-the-Water are the twin villages of Upper and Lower Slaughter. The name comes from old English ‘Slohtre’, which has nothing to do with killing things and means, simply, ‘Muddy place’. Today’s villages are far from muddy places. They are the epitome of idyllic, civilised Cotswold charm.
Why is Lower Slaughter called?
The name of the village of Lower Slaughter stems from the Old English name for a wet land ‘slough’ or ‘slothre’ (Old English for muddy place) upon which it lies. This quaint village sits beside the little Eye stream and is known for its unspoilt limestone cottages in the traditional Cotswold style.
Who lived in Sudeley Castle?
Following King Henry VIII’s death in 1547 it became the property of his son, King Edward VI, who then granted Sudeley to his uncle, Thomas Seymour. Thomas married Katherine Parr (Henry VIII’s 6th wife and widow) and moved into Sudeley Castle accompanied by their ward, Lady Jane Grey.
Where is Stanway House Gloucestershire?
Stanway House. Stanway House in Gloucestershire. Stanway House is a Jacobean manor house, located near the village of Stanway in Gloucestershire, England. The manor of Stanway was owned by Tewkesbury Abbey for 800 years then for 500 years by the Tracy family and their descendants, the Earls of Wemyss and March.
Is Stanway House a good place to stay in the Cotswolds?
This is a great house in the Cotswolds for a large family getaway or a large group. Stanway House is just 2 miles from the beautiful market town of Stow on the Wold and is a great location from which to tour the Cotswolds.
What is Stanway House like?
Stanway House is an outstandingly beautiful example of a Jacobean manor house, owned by Tewkesbury Abbey for 800 years then for 500 years by the Tracy family and their descendants, the Earls of Wemyss who still live there.
How far is Stanway House from Stow on Wold?
Stanway House is just 2 miles from the beautiful market town of Stow on the Wold and is a great location from which to tour the Cotswolds. In terms of driving times, Flagstone Farm is just 80 minutes from London, 30 minutes from Oxford, 30 minutes from Stratford Upon Avon and 45 minutes from Birmingham. Type: Large Country House.