Brightwell Manor

Brightwell Manor is a 17th-century manor house in Brightwell-cum-Sotwell, England, featuring Georgian brick facades and a spring-fed water moat. The building spans three floors and contains nine bedrooms along with several reception rooms.

Part of the house bears the date 1605, while the main structure was built in the mid-17th century. Additional construction took place during the 18th century, and the property received Grade II protection status in 1952.

The n ame Bright well comes from Old English beorht wella , meaning bright spring , reflecting the natural water that feeds the moat surrounding three sides. This water feature remains active today and shapes how visitors approach the grounds and main entrance.

The property sits on roughly five acres of land with gardens where numerous fruit trees grow. Access is gained via a bridge crossing the water moat that surrounds the house on three sides.

The study preserves a wall painting created by artist George Warner Allen during the extension work in the 1950s. Allen worked in a neo-Romanesque style and painted the mural directly onto the wall of the newly added section.

Location: Brightwell-cum-Sotwell

GPS coordinates: 51.61260,-1.16663

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:06