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Mapledurham House and Watermill

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A superb manor with a long and fascinating history. Mapledurham estate goes back to the Domesday Book, but the current house is largely a product of the late 16th century. Sir Michael Blount began the house around 1588 and it was finished by his son Richard in 1612. Sir Charles Blount (c.1598-1655) fought for the king in the Civil War, and as a result Mapledurham was besieged and sacked by Parliamentary troops. Misfortune followed the family when Charles's son Michael was murdered by a footman in 1649. The interiors are largely Georgian and Victorian, with a wonderful, curving, Tudor staircase. Look for the carved animal heads; one of which represents a tale from Aesop.
Mapledurham, Reading, Berkshire, England, RG4 7TR

About Mapledurham House and Watermill
Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: 4 m NW Reading, 1.5 m W of A4074
Website: Mapledurham House and Watermill
Email: enquiries@mapledurham.co.uk
Phone: 0118 972 3350
Fax: 0118 972 4016
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No 6 The Courtyard (First Floor) - 18.5 miles from Mapledurham House and Watermill Windsor, Berkshire Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £495

No 7 The Courtyard (Second Floor) - 18.5 miles from Mapledurham House and Watermill Windsor, Berkshire Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £495

Cherry Tree Cottage - 19.8 miles from Mapledurham House and Watermill Amersham, Buckinghamshire Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £250

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The Elephant - 2.3 miles from Mapledurham House and Watermill Pangbourne, Berkshire Stay from: £35.00

Caitlin Place Serviced Accommodation - 2.3 miles from Mapledurham House and Watermill Reading, Berkshire Stay from: £165.00

Weir View House Guest Accommodation - 2.3 miles from Mapledurham House and Watermill Pangbourne, Berkshire Stay from: £85.00

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The New Inn - 2.4 miles from Mapledurham House and Watermill Reading, Berkshire

The New Inn Kidmore End - 2.6 miles from Mapledurham House and Watermill Rotherfield Peppard, Berkshire From: £45.00

Central Reading Hotels - 2.9 miles from Mapledurham House and Watermill Caversham, Berkshire From: £30.00

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