Chavenage House
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An Elizabethan manor built of Cotswold stone, Chavenage House features relics of the Civil War, stained glass, panelled rooms and a family ghost.
Whilst not open to the public every day, pre-booked group tours offer a unique opportunity to experience this Elizabethan manor house that has remained virtually unchanged for over 400 years.
Fascinating interiors
The grand rooms are adorned with Mortlake and Flemish tapestries dating back to the 17th century, 14th-century stained glass and elaborate oak panels dating from 1590 and grand fireplaces. The Edwardian west wing incorporates the decorative features of the Arts and Crafts movement and a ballroom.
Cromwell connection
Oliver Cromwell, a key figure in the English Civil War, is said to have once stayed in a room at Chavenage House, where you will find furniture and relics from the Cromwellian period. Cromwell’s corruption of Colonel Nathaniel Stephens’ Royalist loyalty, who owned the house at the time of King Charles’ execution, is said to be the origin of one the property’s ghost stories.
Filming location
The house has been featured as a filming location for numerous television productions, including the popular period drama Poldark. Today, visitors can explore the very rooms that served as the Poldark family home in the series.
Want to find out more about Oliver Cromwell? Take a trip to the Cromwell Museum in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire.
Visitor information
Address
Chavenage, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8XP
01666 504696
Opening times
Reviewing Options for opening in June
May – Sep Thu, Sun, 2pm – 5pm (last admission 4pm) Easter Sun and Mon, and Bank Holiday Mon Groups: Any day throughout the year by appointment (Minimum charge for out of hours group £180)