Newton Surmaville

Newton Surmaville is an English country house built with Ham stone walls and Welsh slate roofs between coped gables. The structure features square bay windows on two stories and includes a paved courtyard on the south side with outbuildings such as stables and a cider house.

The house was built between 1608 and 1612 for Robert Harbin and shows architectural influences from the nearby Montacute House. This building period reflects the development of English country house design during that important era.

The interior reveals details from the early 1600s that remain visible today. The wooden wall panels and fireplaces show the craftsmanship of that era.

The site is open to visitors who wish to explore the surrounding park and view the exterior of the building. The best time to see architectural details and the gardens is during daylight with fair weather conditions.

A bedroom on the first floor preserves its original plaster ceilings and fireplace from the building period. This room is reached by a staircase from the 1800s that wraps around an old shaft.

Location: Barwick and Stoford

Inception: 1612

Website: http://newtonsurmaville.co.uk

GPS coordinates: 50.93470,-2.61667

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:05