The house from a circa 1909 postcard
Earlier Houses: An earlier house, built in the 18th century by James Lacy (died 1774), or his son, Willoughby, was demolished in 1903.
Built / Designed For: James Francis Mason
House & Family History: During World War II part of Eynsham was used as a maternity ward for expectant mothers evacuated from London. Referred to as the "flak shack," it was also used as an R&R station by U.S. Army Air Corps officers. From 1946 until the late 20th century Eynsham was a police college and training center; in 2018 the house was rebranded as Estelle Manor country house hotel and club.
Garden & Outbuildings: The house is set in 820 acres of grounds.
Architect: Owen Jones
Date: Circa 1872Architect: Ernest George
Date: 1904-08Architect: Charles Barry Sr.
Date: Circa 1843
Title: Biographical Dictionary of British Architects, 1600-1840, A - SOFTBACK
Author: Colvin, Howard
Year Published: 1995
Publisher: New Haven: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300072074
Book Type: Softback
House Listed: Grade II
Park Listed: Grade II
Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT EARLIER HOUSE: James Lacy, 18th century; Willoughby Lacy, late 18th century. Robert Langford, 18th century. Thomas Parker, 5th Earl of Macclesfield, early 19th century. SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: James Francis Mason, early 20th century.
Current Ownership Type: Corporation
Primary Current Ownership Use: Hotel
Ownership Details: Today Estelle Manor hotel and club
House Open to Public: By Appointment
Phone: 01993-685-800
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://estellemanor.com/
Historic Houses Member: No