Earlier Houses: There was a priory (founded in the 12th century and added to and altered in succeeding centuries) of Benedictine nuns on the site that was dissolved in 1539. Some elements of the priory buildings were incorporated into the current house when the priory was sold to the Croke family after the Dissolution of the Monasteries. The priory is mentioned in John Buchan's 1931 historical novel, "The Blanket of the Dark."

House & Family History: During World War II Studley Priory it was a sanatorium for Royal Air Force officers. For much of the last half of the 20th century the house was operated as a hotel, a purpose it ceased to serve in 2004. In the 1950s C.S. Lewis was a regular visitor to the hotel bar.

Country Life: XXIV, 54, 1908.

House Listed: Grade II*

Park Listed: Not Listed

Past Seat / Home of: Sir John Croke, 16th century; Sir George Croke, 17th century; Croke family here from circa 1587 until 1870. Henderson family, 1870 until 1961. Parke family, 1961-2004.

Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home

House Open to Public: No

Historic Houses Member: No