Photo: Stock Gaylard House by Mike Searle, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Stock Gaylard House is a Grade II* listed historic house in Dorset, and a member of Historic Houses. Read about its history, architecture and gardens, plus how to visit and what's nearby.
About Stock Gaylard House
Stock Gaylard House stands near Lydlinch in Dorset, roughly four miles west of Sturminster Newton.
The early 18th-century house is Grade II* listed and sits within an estate of approximately 1,800 acres.
Deer graze across the historic park within the grounds, one of the estate's most distinctive features.
The estate is privately owned and today offers glamping accommodation alongside occasional open days for the house itself.
Read more on WikipediaHistory of Stock Gaylard House
The deer park is thought to have been enclosed in medieval times, making it one of the older surviving parks of its kind in Dorset. The current house dates from the early 18th century and holds Grade II* listed status. The estate has remained in private hands throughout, continuing as a working rural property rather than a formal visitor attraction.
Architecture of Stock Gaylard House
No architect is recorded, but the early 18th-century house follows the restrained Georgian style typical of Dorset country houses of that period.
Worth knowing
The estate hosts the Oak Fair, a countryside event featuring chainsaw carving, falconry and heavy horse logging.
Gardens & grounds at Stock Gaylard House
The estate's grounds include oak woodland, ponds and streams around the historic deer park.
Plan your visit to Stock Gaylard House
Nearest station: Sherborne Rail Station (5.4 miles)
Open to the public in April, June and September, with pre-booked group tours available at other times; check official website for exact dates.
Places to visit near Stock Gaylard House
Fiddleford Manor
View Fiddleford Manor on heritage mapSherborne Castle
View Sherborne Castle on heritage mapSherborne Old Castle
View Sherborne Old Castle on heritage mapMelbury Down
View Melbury Down on heritage mapThomas Hardy's Cottage
View Thomas Hardy's Cottage on heritage mapHistoric places nearby
Within 5 miles of Stock Gaylard House there are 2 historic properties, including 2 historic buildings.
Within 10 miles of Stock Gaylard House there are 3 historic properties, including 2 historic buildings.
Within 20 miles of Stock Gaylard House there are 37 historic properties, including 16 historic buildings, 7 archaeological sites and 6 historic houses, across National Trust, English Heritage and Historic Houses sites.
Facts
A private Dorset estate where a medieval deer park outlives the Georgian house it surrounds.
- Type
- historic house
- Location
- Dorset, England
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