Tyntesfield, Gothic Revival manor house in Wraxall, England.
Tyntesfield is a Gothic Revival manor house in Wraxall and Failand, England, set on a hillside overlooking the Somerset countryside. The limestone facade shows pointed arches, detailed stonework carvings, and a square tower that rises above the treeline.
William Gibbs acquired the Georgian building in the mid-19th century with wealth from the guano trade and commissioned architect John Norton to redesign it. The work between 1863 and 1866 transformed the property into a Gothic Revival house with added wings and elaborate decoration.
The name comes from a farm that the Gibbs family purchased in the 19th century and transformed into a large country estate. Visitors today walk through rooms filled with complete furnishing collections and personal belongings that show how wealthy Victorian households lived.
The estate offers designated parking, two cafes, and a shuttle service for visitors with limited mobility. Dogs on leads are allowed in selected outdoor areas but not inside the main house.
A private chapel from the 1870s connects to the main house via a bridge and was inspired by Sainte-Chapelle in Paris. The chapel displays tall stained glass windows and colored tiles depicting religious scenes.
Location: Wraxall and Failand
Inception: 1863
Architects: John Norton
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
Part of: National Trust
Website: https://nationaltrust.org.uk/tyntesfield
GPS coordinates: 51.44056,-2.71167
Latest update: December 14, 2025 19:53
Somerset preserves a broad range of historical sites away from the main visitor routes. The region shows medieval abbeys such as Muchelney and Cleeve, Norman castles like Stogursey and Nunney, Elizabethan manor houses including Cothay Manor and Lytes Cary, and prehistoric stone bridges such as Tarr...
Tyntesfield
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Walled Garden Including Glass Houses And Peach House
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South Retaining Walls, Piers And Central Steps To The Rose Garden
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North Retaining Walls, Steps And 2 Summer Houses, To The Rose Garden
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Aviary Immediately North West Of Tyntesfield House
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Tyntesfield chapel
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