Earlier Houses: There was very likely at least one earlier building on the site of the 16th century house.

Built / Designed For: John Leche IX

House & Family History: Carden Park was a large half-timbered house built for the Leche family. In the early 19th century restoration work was carried out for John Hurlestone Leche, whose family occupied the house continuously from its erection until its destruction by fire in 1912. In 2004 a hotel, completed at a cost of £8.5 million, was erected on the site of the 16th century house that is the focus of this record.

House Replaced By: An early 21st century hotel today occupies the site.

Garden & Outbuildings: Extant are the Ice House, the Stables, and various lodges, all of the early 19th century. Of note is Carden Lodge, built as a classical triumphal arch and Clutton Lodge, a French Neoclassical building with a low dome and pepperpots. There are two golf courses on the Estate, one of which was designed by Jack Nicklaus.

John Bernard (J.B.) Burke, published under the title of A Visitation of the Seats and Arms of the Noblemen and Gentlemen of Great Britain and Ireland, among other titles: Vol. II, p. 121, 1853.

House Listed: Demolished

Park Listed: Not Listed

Past Seat / Home of: John Leche IX, 16th century; John Hurlestone Leche, 19th century; Leche family here from the 14th century until 1912.

Current Ownership Type: Corporation

Primary Current Ownership Use: Hotel

Ownership Details: Today Carden Park Cheshire Country Estate hotel and golf course

House Open to Public: By Appointment

Phone: 01829-731-000

Fax: 01829-731-032

Website: https://www.cardenpark.co.uk

Historic Houses Member: No