An 1826 hand-colored lithograph of the first house (demolished), as it appeared in the 17th century, from "Historical Antiquities of Hertfordshire."
The second house from a circa 1900 postcard
Earlier Houses: There was an earlier medieval house (the first house; see "Images" section) near the site of the current house. The first house burned down in 1835 and was replaced by the present house in the 1870s.
Built / Designed For: Joseph Grout Williams
House Listed: Grade II
Park Listed: Not Listed
Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT FIRST HOUSE: Sir Robert Whittingham (Whytingham), until 1460. George Neville, Bishop of Exeter, 1461-76. John Verney, late 15th century; Verney family here until circa 1630. Sir Henry Anderson, 1st Bt., until 1653; Sir Richard Anderson, 2nd Bt., 1653-99. Field Marshal William Harcourt, 3rd Earl Harcourt, until circa 1827. SEATED AT SECOND HOUSE: Joseph Grout Williams, 1875-1923; Dorian Joseph George Williams, until 1983.
Current Ownership Type: Corporation
Primary Current Ownership Use: Hotel
Ownership Details: Since 1990 Pendley Manor Hotel
House Open to Public: By Appointment
Phone: 01442-891-891
Fax: 01442-890-687
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.pendley-manor.co.uk
Historic Houses Member: No