Folkington Manor, English country house in Folkington, England
Folkington Manor is an English country house located at the base of the South Downs in Long Man. The property spans around 85 acres of parkland with landscaped gardens, ponds, and ornamental grounds, while the house itself is a Grade II* listed building of historical importance.
The manor was designed in 1843 by architect W.J. Donthorne as a replacement for an earlier building on the site. That previous structure appeared in the Domesday Book and had belonged to Viscount Monckton.
The manor holds strong ties to the arts world through connections to Elizabeth David, a renowned British food writer, and Violet Gordon Woodhouse, an accomplished musician. These associations shape how visitors understand the place today.
The grounds feature 17 stables in the main yard and operate an exclusive livery service for horse owners in the area. The property is best approached for those with interest in equestrian activities and countryside management.
The property served as a filming location in 1948 for a film adaptation of George Moore's novel Esther Waters. This cinematic link gives the site a layer of literary and entertainment history.
Location: Long Man
GPS coordinates: 50.81510,0.21482
Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:03
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