Arreton Manor

Arreton Manor is a manor house on the Isle of Wight featuring Jacobean architectural elements developed over several building phases. The building displays stone mullioned windows, a two-story structure with projecting wings, and elaborate interior woodwork throughout its rooms.

The manor is recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 under William the Conqueror and was later administered by monks from Quarr Abbey for about 400 years. This long ownership connected the property to the medieval and early modern history of the island.

The manor gained literary recognition when it appeared as 'Arden Manor' in Maxwell Gray's 1889 novel 'The Reproach of Annesley'. This connection to English literature gives the house a place in the region's cultural story.

The property sits on Main Road in Arreton about 3 miles from Newport and offers easy access for visitors. Select rooms are available for overnight stays, allowing guests to experience the place from within.

The ground floor contains a hidden cupboard where King Charles I allegedly sheltered from pursuing troops during the English Civil War. This detail shows how the house was caught up in the turbulent events of that era.

Location: Arreton

GPS coordinates: 50.67780,-1.24611

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:55