Horsington House

Horsington House is a three-story country residence built from Doulting stone in Somerset, featuring five bays across its front facade with a pediment supported by Doric columns at the main entrance. The structure displays characteristic architectural proportions and detailing typical of its period.

The property came under Dodington family ownership beginning in 1790 and remained with them until 1922 when ownership transferred. Later it became associated with Malvern Girls' College from 1939 onward, marking shifts in its institutional role.

The house served as a Barnardo's children's home from 1946 to 1972, providing shelter and care for young people in need during that period. This use reflected how the building's purpose extended beyond private residence to social welfare.

The house is now divided into private residential flats and sits in the village of Horsington in Somerset. Visitors should note it is a protected heritage structure and can only be viewed from outside.

After serving as a children's home, the building was converted into a hotel before later undergoing restoration by Ardon Lyon, who divided it into individual residential flats. This transformation showed how the structure adapted to different purposes over time.

Location: Horsington

GPS coordinates: 51.01235,-2.42485

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:20