Clapton Court

Clapton Court is a fifteenth-century manor house with red sandstone walls and buttresses, topped by a three-story porch tower on its north front. The building underwent conversion in 2009 to function as holiday accommodation while maintaining its protected historical status.

Sir William Arthur founded the original manor house in the thirteenth century, which was later expanded through successive generations of the Arthur family. The building's development reflects the family's growing importance and prosperity across several centuries.

The entrance porch displays coats of arms marking marriages between the Arthur family and other prominent local families like the Berkeleys. These symbols tell the story of the social connections that shaped life at the house.

Access to the property is limited as it functions as private holiday accommodation, so visitors should arrange any viewing in advance. The exterior can be best appreciated from the public road frontage, where the architectural details of the entrance are clearly visible from the street.

A wooden screen dating from the thirteenth century that came from Clapton Court now stands in the nearby Church of St Michael. This ancient piece was preserved as part of the area's religious heritage and remains on display there.

Location: Clapton in Gordano

GPS coordinates: 51.45794,-2.76865

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:46