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In the News (Wed 16 Dec 09)

  
  Athelhampton House and Gardens Dorset
Athelhampton is one of the finest 15th century manor houses in England set in superb gardens.
In 1891 the house was acquired by the antiquarian, Alfred de Lafontaine.
In 1957 Athelhampton was purchased by Robert Cooke who installed much of the furniture now on view and made further improvements to the gardens.
www.touruk.co.uk /houses/housedor_athel.htm   (634 words)

  
 Athelhampton - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In 1350 Richard Martyn married the de Pydele heiress, and their descendant Sir William Martyn, Lord Mayor of London in 1493, built the current Great Hall in or around 1485.
It has been owned by the Cooke family for three generations, and still is. It was used as a location for the 1972 film, Sleuth, when it was owned by Robert Cooke, MP.
"Marevna's Studio" at Athelhampton House where the Russian emigrée cubist painter Marie Vorobieff, known also as Marevna, stayed and worked between 1949-1957 [1] (opening to the public in March 2006).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Athelhampton   (388 words)

  
 Athelhampton Directories
A little north of the church is Athelhampton Hall, one of the most ancient seats in the county; it is now occupied by Mrs Wood; the trustees of the late G J Wood esq are the principal landowners.
The area is 471 acres of land; gross estimated rental, £704; rateable value £627; the parish contained in 1871 a population of 94.
Athelhampton Hall, one of the most ancient seats in the county, is the residence of Alfred C de Lafontaine esq.
www.dorset-opc.com /AthelhamptonFiles/AthelhamptonDirectorys.htm   (1191 words)

  
 Eupedia : England Guide - Dorset - Athelhampton House
Athelhampton's most famous ghost is that of the Martyn family's pet ape.
The two other ghosts are that of a Civil War cooper tapping on barrels in the Wine Cellar, and that of the Grey Lady, which passes through the walls of the East Wing to the State and Yellow Bedrooms.
Athelhampton House & Gardens are open from Sunday to Thursday from 10am to 5pm (the house opens at 11am) between March and October, and on Sundays only (from 10:30am to dusk) the rest of the year.
www.eupedia.com /england/athelhampton_house.shtml   (338 words)

  
 Athelhampton, Dorset, England
On a bend in the road between Puddletown and Bere Regis the average motorist is liable to miss one of the most interesting homes in England hidden behind the trees.
Athelhampton Hall is one of the finest examples of 15th century domestic architecture in the country.
A new wing was built at the beginning of the 16th century.
www.thedorsetpage.com /locations/Place/A150.htm   (285 words)

  
 Meon Valley Garden Club - Event Report for Ostrich Farm Visit
Athelhampton House is one of the finest remaining examples of 15th century architecture in the UK.
Athelhampton is probably better known for its gardens than anything else and there was a lot to see.
One of the better-known features at Athelhampton is the sunken lawn, shown here, which contains a fishpond and fountain and now dominated by the yew trees at each corner.
www.meon-valley-garden-club.co.uk /events_june05_athelhampton.htm   (462 words)

  
 Athelhampton
By the 16th Century the name Adminston was in popular use, a name which can still be found in the parish in the small hamlet of South Adminston.
Athelhampton House is one of the oldest in the county, the present house being built towards the end of the 15th Century by Sir William Martyn and further improved in the 16th Century by Robert Martyn who added the West wing and a gatehouse.
Athelhampton is well known not just for its manor house but also the extensive laid out gardens.
www.dorset-opc.com /AthelhamptonFiles/Athelhampton.htm   (232 words)

  
 Athelhampton House and Gardens on AboutBritain.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Athelhampton is one of the finest 15th century houses in England, containing many magnificently furnished rooms.
Visited often by Thomas Hardy, Athelhampton is at the heart of Dorset's heritage.
Athelhampton contains an abundance of architectural and cultural history.
www.aboutbritain.com /athelhamptonhouse.htm   (371 words)

  
 MG Owners' Club Friends Re-United at Athelhampton Hous
Athelhampton House in Dorset provides the perfect setting for the famous 1020 picnic every year.
Athelhampton’s owner Patrick Cooke also has a celebrity MGB of his own, the car that was driven by Michael Caine in ‘Sleuth’ a film made on location at the House and released in 1972.
Nigel reported that from among the small gathering of MG enthusiasts at Athelhampton nearly £500 worth of books were sold and overall the event raised nearly £1,000 for Y CARE with profits from the ticket sales.
www.mgcars.org.uk /cgi-bin/gen5?runprog=mgoc&a=&p=emg/friendsre.html   (709 words)

  
 Welcome to Athelhampton House
Athelhampton House and its estate and gardens have been in private ownership for over five hundred years.
We thank you for your interest which will help to ensure that Athelhampton will continue to flourish.
Athelhampton offers a range of facilities for all our visitors.
www.athelhampton.co.uk   (107 words)

  
 Athelhampton House and places to stay nearby
The formal gardens at Athelhampton House were built in 1891 by Alfred Cart de Lafontaine.
Francis Inigo Thomas designed four Ham stone courts in the Elizabethan style with a series of ponds and a formal canal.
The gardens at Athelhampton House are quite charming and should not be missed.
www.greatbritishgardens.co.uk /athelhampton.htm   (167 words)

  
 Hotels near Athelhampton House & Gardens
Hotels near Athelhampton House and Gardens - 72 hotels from £20 per room per night.
Little Court is a delightful Edwardian Country House in the Lutyens style with fabulous gardens.
Athelhampton, one of the finest 15th-century houses in England, contains magnificently furnished rooms including The Great Hall of 1485 and the library.
www.activereservations.com /hotel/attr/en/246   (352 words)

  
 History.UK.com Listings
Athelhampton House is one of the finest 15th century houses in England, containing many magnificently furnished rooms.
The cradle is mid-17th century and the pair of walnut barley-twist chairs and matching stool are Charles I. The Athelhampton Gardens are Grade I listed.
The formal and architectural are balanced by woodland and riverside scenes.
www.history.uk.com /listings/listing.php?iD=26858   (374 words)

  
 Athelhampton House - Map of Dorset Tourist Attractions
Athelhampton House is one of the finest 15th Century Houses in England.
Thomas Hardy's father, a builder, was involved in restoration works to the Great Hall and West Wing roofs in the 19th Century.
It was during these times that Thomas Hardy himself first visited Athelhampton.
www.somewheretogo.co.uk /dorset_attractions.html   (77 words)

  
 The Antiochian Orthodox Church in the United Kingdom and Ireland
The former village church, Athelhampton, Puddletown (5 miles east of Dorchester on the A35, south side of the road) is an integral part of the Athelhampton Estate which owns the building.
The community receives great support from Patrick Cooke of the Athelhampton Estate from whom a key to the Church may be obtained.
The church is associated with the novelist Thomas Hardy who was articled to Hicks of Dorchester, the architects of the building.
www.antiochian-orthodox.co.uk /athelhampton.htm   (185 words)

  
 MG EVENTS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Terry Waite arrived a little late for lunch at Athelhampton House in Dorset thanks to the efforts of Dorset Traffic Management directing him on a diversion around around Bournemouth.
On his arrival Terry was greeted by the event organiser, and MGOC 10 region Secretary, Nigel Hedges along with Patrick Cook, the owner of Athelhampton House.
A car found for him by Nigel which was driven by Michael Caine at Athelhampton during the filming of "Sleuth" at the house, a film that also starred Sir Lawrence Olivier.
homepage.ntlworld.com /tim.morris4/2004events04.htm   (1235 words)

  
 Magnette meeting Athelhampton
As promised, pictures of the Bournemouth and District MG Car Club's show at Athelhampton House, Dorset.
Also the house was used in the making of the film "Sleuth", starring Michael Caine and Sir Laurence Olivier.
In the film, Michael Caine drives an MGB, the property of the owner of Athelhampton House.
www.mgcars.org.uk /mgccz/events/athelhampton2004/athlemampton2004.htm   (375 words)

  
 Welcome to 'Cottage Holiday Dorset' a website of Athelhampton House & Gardens   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
You are currently visiting www.cottageholidaydorset.co.uk a satellite site of www.athelhampton.co.uk all links will take you to our main website.
Set in the grounds of Athelhampton House, our thatched riverside cottage is an ideal base for exploring 'Hardy's Wessex' with its Heritage coastline, stunning countryside and nearby beach resorts of Weymouth, Poole and Bournemouth.
You may enjoy viewing Athelhampton House and its Gardens every day with our compliments.
www.cottageholidaydorset.co.uk   (258 words)

  
 Home
We are also situated close to Athelhampton (within a mile).
Here stands the beautiful Jacobean Athelhampton Hall or Athelhampton House, which is now a popular wedding venue.
Dorset bed and breakfast and holiday cottage in Puddletown near Athelhampton and Dorchester.
freespace.virgin.net /english.home   (393 words)

  
 Athelhampton House - Visitor Info
The pages within this section of our website are designed to provide you with information for you visit to Athelhampton.
Please feel free to contact us if you are unable to find the information you are looking for.
Our general terms and conditions for entry to Athelhampton House and Gardens are displayed at the entrance to the Coach House.
www.athelhampton.co.uk /visitorinfo/index.htm   (243 words)

  
 Athelhampton House & Gardens, Dorchester - West Country - UK Attraction
Athelhampton House & Gardens, Dorchester - West Country - UK Attraction
Athelhampton is one of the finest 15th century manor houses and is surrounded by one of the great architectural gardens of England.
Self-catering accommodation near to Athelhampton House & Gardens
www.ukattraction.com /west-country/athelhampton-house-gardens.htm   (197 words)

  
 Kathryn & Oliver's Wedding - 18th June 2005, Athelhampton
Athelhampton is off of the A35 (Puddletown Bypass) at the Northbrook Junction, five miles east of Dorchester.
Athelhampton House is on the left hand side of the road.
Further information on Athelhampton can be found on the web at: www.athelhampton.co.uk
cronky.f2s.com /wedding   (268 words)

  
 lettingsearch Property to Rent in Athelhampton renting property in Athelhampton Property Rentals in Athelhampton rent ...
We have complete property listings - These contain detailed information about the available properties to rent in Athelhampton and it's surrounding area, all of which have been added and regularly updated by the letting agents in and around Athelhampton.
Welcome to Athelhampton a national directory of houses and property to rent, collecting rental data from local letting agents.
Using Athelhampton letting will help you find acommodation in your area.
www.lettingsearch.co.uk /dorset/property_rent_athelhampton.php   (417 words)

  
 Athelhampton House - Weddings - Suppliers
At Athelhampton we ourselves use a small range of suppliers.
A portfolio of his work is available at Athelhampton.
Justin Orwin Photography Justin is used by us for commercial projects, Justin has a range of photographs in our Bar area and works often in Black and White.
www.athelhampton.com /weddings/suppliers.htm   (188 words)

  
 Athelhampton
A parish like Athelhampton usually formed around a village or other small community and used to be centred around the Parish Church.
They do however manage local amenities and have a watching brief on local issues and their opinion is noted by those higher authorities in matters concerning them such as local planning issues.
The Parish of Athelhampton and its council is responsible to the council of the District of West Dorset and that of the County of Dorset in which it is located.
www.british-towns.net /en/level_4_display.asp?GetL3=8852   (551 words)

  
 Weddings & parties in Athelhampton - UpMyStreet
UpMyStreet’s FindMyNearest… is the quick and easy way to find Weddings and parties in Athelhampton.
Function rooms and halls for hire in Athelhampton
Hold your party in a local function room or hall for hire.
www.upmystreet.com /UK/findmynearest/weddings-and-parties/results/in/Athelhampton.html   (204 words)

  
 Athelhampton House - Visitor Info - Opening Times
Athelhampton House - Visitor Info - Opening Times
Our high season March, April, May, June, August, September and October we open every day except Fridays and Saturdays.
Due to operational requirements the House may close at Lunch times between 1.00pm and 2.00pm from September to April and at other times when necessary.
www.athelhampton.com /visitorinfo/openingtime.htm   (91 words)

  
 Athelhampton House & Gardens, Athelhampton, Dorset, UK
Athelhampton House and Gardens, Athelhampton, Dorset, UK OS Ref. SY771 942.
Gardens in Athelhampton Dorset West Country England UK
Historic Houses and Building in Athelhampton Dorset West Country England UK
www.bestloved.com /attractions/athelhampton-house-and-gardens-in-athelhampton-dorset-west-country-england-uk.php   (242 words)

  
 Link to Athelhampton-Dorset on UKVillages, websites, links, URLs, portal, link to, reciprocal, exchange links, promotion
Thank you for your interest in UKVillages.co.uk - please feel free to link to Athelhampton as a part of the biggest community website in the UK.
We already link to over 8,000 other village websites and are happy to help drive traffic to your village website by linking to it, simply here and tell us about your site.
You might also wish to add a link yourself from the noticeboard, click here to do so.
www.ukvillages.co.uk /ukvillages.nsf/b?open&v=Athelhampton-Dorset&s=linkto   (386 words)

  
 Dorset local attractions - Durdle Door, Dorchester, Athelhampton, Weymouth, Lulworth Cove
Higher Came is part of the Historic Came Estate, which included the 12th Century church used by Thomas Hardy and local poet William Barnes.
It is truly an amazing place: even after more than 2000 years, the earthworks are immense, some ramparts rising to a height of 6 metres (20 feet).
Your personal guided tour of one of the finest 15th Century Houses in England starts here.
www.highercame.co.uk /attractions.html   (896 words)

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