The surviving grade II listed Georgian manor house, known as "Cricket House", was built in 1786 by Admiral Alexander Hood, 1st Viscount Bridport (1726-1814), to the designs of the architect Sir John Soane (1753-1837).
The Admiral had purchased the estate in 1775 from Richard Hippisley Coxe.
It is unknown whether the new house incorporated elements of the earlier 14th century house or whether it was completely new.
Soane completed further alterations in 1801-7.
The Georgian orangery attached to the house was later turned into a parrot house but is now used for bowling by Warner holiday guests.
In the grounds is a small garden house known as "The Admirals Seat".
In 1999 the house was developed into a Warner Leisure Hotels resort.
The surviving grade II listed Georgian manor house, known as "Cricket House", was built in 1786 by Admiral Alexander Hood, 1st Viscount Bridport (1726-1814), to the designs of the architect Sir John Soane (1753-1837). The Admiral had purchased the estate in 1775 from Richard Hippisley Coxe. It is unknown whether the new house incorporated elements of the earlier 14th century house or whether it was completely new. Soane completed further alterations in 1801-7. The Georgian orangery attached to the house was later turned into a parrot house but is now used for bowling by Warner holiday guests. In the grounds is a small garden house known as "The Admirals Seat". In 1999 the house was developed into a Warner Leisure Hotels resort.
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