Ashwick House, Dulverton, Somerset

Ashwick House was built in 1901 for Mr Mardon, a
wealthy businessman from Bristol, who decorated it in
the William Morris style. The existing stained glass
windows are believed to be original William Morris from Mr Mardon’s era.

Mr Mardon chose to build his country home in a location that was subsequently described as 'one of the healthiest and most invigorating spots in England'. He created a terrace with a spectacular southerly aspect overlooking magnificent sloping gardens, where lawns led down to lily ponds, surrounded by specimen trees.

In 1928 the house passed to another businessman, Mr Green. He took as active interest in running the Ashwick Estate, which then extended to several hundred acres of farmland. In those days 20 resident staff ran the house, as it was regularly used for lavish entertaining.

To provide for entertainment of the staff, a miniature theatre was constructed in the grounds. This unique wooden building still survives and has been donated to the Moorland Mousie Trust which plans to turn it into an educational facility as part of the Exmoor Pony Centre.

During the 2nd World War Ashwick House was used as a home for evacuee children from the East End of London. After passing to a succession of different owners, the house was lovingly restored in 1980 when it was turned into a delightful country house hotel and restaurant.




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			Ashwick House was built in 1901 for Mr Mardon, a wealthy businessman from Bristol, who decorated it in the William Morris style. The existing stained glass windows are believed to be original William Morris from Mr Mardon’s era. Mr Mardon chose to build his country home in a location that was subsequently described as 'one of the healthiest and most invigorating spots in England'. He created a terrace with a spectacular southerly aspect overlooking magnificent sloping gardens, where lawns led down to lily ponds, surrounded by specimen trees. In 1928 the house passed to another businessman, Mr Green. He took as active interest in running the Ashwick Estate, which then extended to several hundred acres of farmland. In those days 20 resident staff ran the house, as it was regularly used for lavish entertaining. To provide for entertainment of the staff, a miniature theatre was constructed in the grounds. This unique wooden building still survives and has been donated to the Moorland Mousie Trust which plans to turn it into an educational facility as part of the Exmoor Pony Centre. During the 2nd World War Ashwick House was used as a home for evacuee children from the East End of London. After passing to a succession of different owners, the house was lovingly restored in 1980 when it was turned into a delightful country house hotel and restaurant.
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