Earlier Houses: An earlier farmhouse (probably 18th century) existed on the site of the current house.

Built / Designed For: William Hart Coleridge

House & Family History: The current house was built to imitate an Elizabethan mansion in 1822 by William Hart Coleridge, first colonial bishop of Barbados and the Leeward Islands, after a fire destroyed an 18th century farmhouse on the site, part of which were incorporated into the west wing. The East extension, including the Ballroom, was built in the late 19th century, apparently for a visit of the princess of Teck. The last of the Coleridge family, Betty Coleridge (who married Sir Charles Cave), sold the house in 1950, but retained Higher Lodge, together with all the surrounding farmland. In 1959 the House was bought from the Ullman family by Neills and Betty Svendsen, who turned it into a hotel.

Garden & Outbuildings: The Salston Ride Estate's walled gardens and stable block are now part of the Otterhayes Trust (www.otterhayes.co.uk), who train young people with learning disabilities to go out into the community.

House Listed: Grade II

Park Listed: Not Listed

Current Seat / Home of: Dowse and Baker families; here since 1991.

Past Seat / Home of: William Hart Coleridge, 19th century; Coleridge family here from the 18th century until 1950. Ullman family, 1950-59. Neills and Betty Svendsen, 1959-86.

Current Ownership Type: Corporation

Primary Current Ownership Use: Hotel

Ownership Details: Today The Salston Manor Hotel.

House Open to Public: By Appointment

Phone: 01404-815-581

Fax: 01404-811-245

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.salstonhotel.co.uk

Historic Houses Member: No