Nailsea Court

Nailsea Court is a three-storey manor house in Nailsea with two wings, original fireplaces, and stained glass windows positioned throughout the rooms. The building sits on five acres of grounds featuring a sunken garden, raised planting beds, and a stone summerhouse dating from the early Jacobean era.

The manor was built before 1574 and passed through several notable owners including merchant and parliament member Richard Cole. Its structure preserves elements from different periods through restoration work continuing into the 20th century.

The manor displays architectural styles that developed over centuries, particularly visible in its wood panelling and decorative plasterwork throughout the rooms.

The grounds can be explored through various garden areas, from the sunken garden to the raised beds featuring different plantings. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes as the property is fairly expansive with pathways and grassed areas to walk through.

A son of a former owner, Richard Percivale, played an important role during the Spanish Armada period by decoding Spanish documents for Queen Elizabeth I. This diplomatic and language skill held great strategic significance during that era.