House & Family History: During World War II Dauntsey Park House was taken over by the Red Cross and used as a nursery for children who were evacuated from London during the Blitz. In June 2006 the house, together with 58 acres on the River Avon, was listed for sale for £2.95 million.

Country Life: Jun 29, 2006.

House Listed: Grade II*

Park Listed: Not Listed

Past Seat / Home of: Dauntsey family, until the mid-15th century. Stradling family, 16th century. Sir John Danvers, until 1594; Henry Danvers, 1st Earl of Danby, until 1643. Charles Mordaunt, 3rd Earl of Peterborough and 1st Earl of Monmouth, 1690-1735; Charles Mordaunt, 4th Earl of Peterborough and 2nd Earl of Monmouth, 1735-79; Charles Henry Mordaunt and 5th Earl of Peterborough, 3rd Earl of Monmouth, 1779-1814. Sir Henry Bruce Meux, 3rd Bt., until 1900.

Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home

Ownership Details: The house can be booked for weddings and B&B accommodation

House Open to Public: By Appointment

Phone: 01249-721-777

Email: [email protected]

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

Historic Houses Member: No