Wolfeton House, Manor house in Charminster, England
The three-story Tudor residence features water meadows, Purbeck rubble stone walls, stone slate roofs, and rectangular stacks near the rivers Frome and Cerne.
Sir Thomas Trenchard constructed the original courtyard section around 1480, and the property gained prominence when hosting Philip of Austria and Queen Joanna in 1506.
The main staircase, built in 1580, displays carved figures on its balustrade, while the Great Chamber contains an original 16th-century floor with decorated fireplaces.
The property, managed by the Landmark Trust, accepts holiday rental bookings and stands northwest of Dorchester, allowing visitors to experience its historical environment.
The gatehouse, completed in 1534, incorporates two different round towers and displays carvings of a satyr and woodmouse holding staves around the entrance.
Location: West Dorset
Location: Charminster
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Address: Dorchester DT10 2BG DT2 9RQ
Phone: +441305263500
Website: https://wolfetonhouse.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 50.72792,-2.45741
Latest update: March 18, 2025 12:10
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