Nibley House

Nibley House is a country residence featuring a Georgian facade from 1763 that conceals an older Jacobean building and displays classical architectural elements. The structure combines symmetrical windows and detailing from multiple building periods throughout its interior and exterior.

The original building dates to 1609 as a Jacobean manor house constructed for the Smythe family, who served as administrators for the Berkeley family. Around 150 years later, it received a new Georgian facade that enclosed the earlier structure.

The drawing room ceiling displays intricate rococo stucco patterns created by Swiss-Italian craftspeople, showing their influence on English country house design. When you look up, you notice the fine details of this decorative craftsmanship throughout the room.

The house operates as guest accommodation, allowing visitors to stay overnight in a historical setting while exploring the Gloucestershire countryside. Its village location provides easy access to walking routes and other local attractions in the surrounding area.

The building hides a fully preserved Jacobean manor house from the early 1600s beneath its 1763 Georgian exterior. This layered construction allows visitors to experience two separate periods of English architecture within a single location.

Location: North Nibley

GPS coordinates: 51.66190,-2.38085

Latest update: December 14, 2025 15:00