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England

Barnsley House

  • Built / Designed For: Brereton Bourchier

    House & Family History: After the famous gardener Rosemary Verey's death, Barnsley House was sold in a bidding war (it was listed for £2.25 million and sold for £2.75 million) to Tim Haigh, who opened Barnsley as an upscale hotel in 2003.

  • Garden & Outbuildings: Barnsley House is home to the famous garden created by the late Rosemary Verey. The gardens contain fountains and statues by Simon Verity, furniture by Charles Verey, and two 18th century summer houses. The gardens won the HHA/Christie's Garden of the Year Award in 1988.

  • Title: Country Life (magazine)
    Author: NA
    Year Published: NA
    Reference: Aug 8, 2002, pg. 65
    Publisher: Bath: Future plc
    ISBN: NA
    Book Type: Magazine

    Title: No Voice From the Hall: Early Memories of a Country House Snooper
    Author: Harris, John
    Year Published: 1998
    Publisher: London: John Murray
    ISBN: 0719555671
    Book Type: Hardback

  • House Listed: Grade II*

    Park Listed: Grade II*

  • "Greenfingers" (2000).
  • Past Seat / Home of: Brereton Bourchier, 17th century. Musgrave family, 19th century. Rosemary Verey, 20th century.

    Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Hotel

    Ownership Details: Today The Pig hotel

  • House Open to Public: By Appointment

    Phone: 03452-259-494

    Website: https://www.thepighotel.com/in-the-cotswolds/

    Awards: HHA/Christie's Garden of the Year Award 1988.

    Historic Houses Member: No

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