Chavenage House

Chavenage House was built in 1576 by Edward Stephens although there are parts of an earlier medieval building contained within the fabric of the current house left when Stephens added the two wings and a porch to create the classic Elizabethan style manor house.

Local folk lore suggests that Chavenage House is haunted by Kings Charles 1 shortly after his execution in 1648, the headless ghost of the king is reputed to have appeared at Chavenage House during the funeral of Colonel Nathaniel Stephens who fell ill and died a few months after the King's death. Local legend has the King's Coach arriving at Chavenage House where the ghost of Nathaniel Stephens climbed into the coach and drove away with the King. It is said that if you are in the area of the tree-lined lane you may see the coach heading away from the house. Chavenage House also also has other spooky events including a levitating bed, the "grey lady" and the appearance of a spectral monk within the chapel.

On any visit to Chavenage House the highlight will be a humourous guided tour by the present owner David Lowsley-Williams who will take you through the house and it's history passing through Cromwell's room, the Main Hall, Ballroom; and the Oak room with wonderful oak wood panels dating back to 1590.

Admission to the house usually includes the guided tour of the property.

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