Grittleton House

Grittleton House is a three-story limestone manor in a village near Bath featuring numerous reception rooms and a striking double staircase. The property is surrounded by formal Italian gardens that form part of the estate's grounds.

The manor was built in 1660 as a Jacobean structure and remained largely unchanged for nearly two centuries. Early in the 1800s it underwent major renovations that introduced a more modern aesthetic while keeping its essential form.

The rooms were once arranged to display artworks that reflected a family's passion for fine art during the 1800s. The layout itself shows how the house was designed to showcase their collection as part of daily life.

The house now operates as a venue for events and weddings with multiple dining rooms that can accommodate groups of various sizes. It sits in a quiet location between Bath and Bristol, making it reasonably accessible from either city.

During World War II the manor served as a storage facility for sensitive government documents and provided housing for foreign fighter pilots. This wartime role shows how private estates were pressed into service to support the nation's defense efforts.

Location: Grittleton

Inception: 1951

Part of: Grittleton Manor

Website: http://grittletonhouseschool.org

GPS coordinates: 51.51870,-2.20190

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:41