Chavenage

Historic Houses & Building

CHAVENAGE is a wonderful Elizabethan house of mellow grey Cotswold stone and tiles which contains much of interest for the discerning visitor. The approach aspect of Chavenage is virtually as it was left by Edward Stephens in 1576. Only two families have owned Chavenage; the present owners since 1891 and the Stephens family before them. A Colonel Nathaniel Stephens, MP for Gloucestershire during the Civil War was cursed for supporting Cromwell, giving rise to legends of weird happenings at Chavenage since that time. Inside Chavenage there are many interesting rooms housing tapestries, fine furniture, pictures and many relics of the Cromwellian period. Of particular note are the Main Hall, where a contemporary screen forms a minstrels' gallery and two tapestry rooms where it is said Cromwell was lodged. Recently Chavenage has been used as a location for TV and film productions including a Hercule Poirot story The Mysterious Affair at Styles, many episodes of the sequel to Are you Being Served now called Grace & Favour, a Gotcha for The Noel Edmonds' House Party, episodes of The House of Elliot and Casualty and in 1997/98 Berkeley Square and Cider with Rosie. Chavenage is especially suitable for those wishing an intimate, personal tour, usually conducted by the owner, or for small groups wanting a change from large establishments. It also provides a charming venue for small conferences and functions. Historic Houses Association Member. OPENING TIMES SUMMER: May - September Easter Sun, Mon & BHs, 2 - 5pm. Thur & Sun 2 - 5pm. NB. Will open at other times by prior arrangement for groups. WINTER: October - March By appointment only for groups