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Great Chalfield Manor

215 Reviews

#2 of 14 things to do in Melksham

Sights & Landmarks, Historic Sites

Off B3107, Melksham SN12 8NJ, England

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“Tranquil setting and gem of a manor house”

We really enjoyed the tour of this gem of a manor house .The guide had an excellent knowledge of... read more

Reviewed 1 week ago

stephaniejones523

Calne, United Kingdom

“Evocative 15C Manor in lovely setting”

This is a gem, a well-preserved manor house built in the 1460's which retains many of its original... read more

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Gerry P

Berkshire, United Kingdom

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4.5 215 reviews

Excellent64%
Very good30%
Average5%
Poor0%
Terrible1%

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“guided tour”(39 reviews)

“national trust property”(23 reviews)

“house tour”(12 reviews)

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stephaniejones523

Calne, United Kingdom

12126

Reviewed 1 week ago

Tranquil setting and gem of a manor house

We really enjoyed the tour of this gem of a manor house .The guide had an excellent knowledge of it's history and I sure has given this tour many times before but was enthusiastic and enjoyed her role.Set in tranquil countryside it was a joy...More

Date of experience: April 2019

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Gerry P

Berkshire, United Kingdom

215110

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Evocative 15C Manor in lovely setting

This is a gem, a well-preserved manor house built in the 1460's which retains many of its original features and character, thanks to careful ownership and restoration. It was built on the cusp of the shift from fortification to domestic gentrification, the only nods to...More

Date of experience: April 2019

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michelle h

Chattanooga, Tennessee

3315

Reviewed March 3, 2019

Wonderful

I truly enjoyed the Manor. It was a beautiful late September day and I had a wonderful couple of hours. I did walk from Holt, which was not very well marked, but found kind people along the way. The way takes you through fields and...More

Date of experience: September 2018

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CrispyBing

Chippenham, United Kingdom

5635

Reviewed December 7, 2018 via mobile

One of my favourite houses!

Hubby and I really enjoyed our recent visit to Great Chalfield Manor; we love the hands-on approach here - no stuffy rooms where nothing must be touched. Staff very friendly and knowledgeable - very interesting and fun visit.

Date of experience: December 2018

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James S

Wiltshire

7831

Reviewed November 1, 2018

Great Chalfield Manor House and Gardens

My wife and I have been walking around the gardens and then went on a guided tour of the Manor house, and it was a beautiful sunny day which always helps. I was interested in the local history and the gardens have some very nice...More

Date of experience: October 2018

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busterSolihull

Birmingham, United Kingdom

1261662

Reviewed October 27, 2018

Interesting and Informative Property...Very Picturesque

My wife and I was on our way to Devon and decided to stop first at Lacock Abbey (7 miles...15 mins) and then Great Charfield Manor for the 3 o'clock tour (lasted approx 45 mins) which was interesting and informative and then a nice stroll...More

Date of experience: October 2018

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alpacabreeder325

Steeple Ashton, United Kingdom

8255

Reviewed October 25, 2018

Lovely small but picturesque NT house and gardens

Well worth a visit very picturesque. One of the very few places I have visited with a mature Medlar fruit tree in the garden. Parking limited but very nice

Date of experience: October 2018

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Geraldene

Devizes, United Kingdom

2612

Reviewed October 21, 2018

A step back in time

Wonderful house with lots of historical rooms open to the public, including a great hall! Lovely gardens and a little chapel. Tours available, which are very interesting. Another gem in Wiltshire.

Date of experience: September 2018

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BakedBeanUK

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Reviewed October 15, 2018 via mobile

Lovely gardens to explore

Visited with family, including my twin 19 month old toddlers. We didn’t have too much trouble getting the double buggy around but did have to be careful in places. There were also some bits with a few steps that we didn’t try. Didn’t go inside...More

Date of experience: October 2018

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preglad

New York

977727

Reviewed October 13, 2018

Even with bonus of Poldark & Cromwellian TV associations aside, what a wonderful site!

Great Chalfield Manor deserves its initial name association. The National Trust keeps it magnificently both in and out as a prime example of period architecture and trappings. In taking the tour, we were advised that photos were not allowed at the time. Such prohibitions in...More

Date of experience: June 2018

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michelle h

Is the public footpath clearly marked between Courts Garden to Great Chalfield Manor? I plan to walk between and thought about using Leigh Road but I see there is a public path. I won't have electronic resources to navigate so I can take map or follow signs.

July 21, 2018|

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You can also get a map for 50p from the Courts garden - but although they tell you it’s a mile it’s actually 1.75 miles and not suitable for disabled access.