Sandford Orcas Manor House
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Overview
One of the best examples of an unspoilt Tudor manor house in Britain. It’s built of Ham stone with lots of interesting interior woodwork and stained glass windows bearing the arms of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. The house has restricted opening times but parties can be accommodated by appointment if booked ahead by phone. The ghosts were made up by a tenant 1965-78 and exposed as a fraud in 1977. Ghost books continue to ignore this.
Features
- Opening Times
- Opening Times: Open Easter Mon 10-5, May, Jul-Sep, Sun and Mon 2-5
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Children
- Suitable for children of all ages
About the area
Dorset is made up of rugged coastlines, high chalk downlands and a chain of picturesque villages and seaside towns that make up Britain’s Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, noted for its layers of shale and numerous fossils embedded in the rock. Hidden gems of Dorset can be found down winding, country lanes that lead to snug villages hidden from view.
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