Ettington Park, Neo Gothic country house hotel in Alderminster, England
Ettington Park is a limestone country house featuring gothic turrets, pointed windows, and a sprawling layout set within forty acres of parkland along the River Stour. The building combines period architecture with contemporary guest facilities and event spaces throughout its interior.
The Shirley family held this manor since the Domesday Book, with Sir Ralph Shirley beginning substantial changes in 1509 and his son Francis continuing the work in 1541. The building evolved through these successive modifications into the gothic structure seen today.
The Great Drawing Room contains regional artworks beneath an ornate ceiling, with large windows that frame views of the surrounding grounds. The space reflects how the house has served as a setting for both grand gatherings and contemporary hospitality.
The property sits roughly six miles from Stratford-upon-Avon and provides around forty guest rooms along with event spaces including the Oak Room and Norman Chapel. Visitors can walk the grounds at their own pace, with clear paths through the parkland making navigation straightforward.
The gothic exterior appeared in the 1963 film The Haunting, and the chapel was featured in The Watcher in the Woods. These film appearances have introduced the house to audiences far beyond those visiting in person.
Location: Ettington
Location: Alderminster
Inception: 19 century
GPS coordinates: 52.12360,-1.64003
Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:31
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