Written by Natalie Aldridge.
Today we’re heading to the Cotswolds to explore The Lammas, a Georgian manor in Minchinhampton with a fascinating history that has come onto the market. Originally known as the Saxon manor of Hampton, it was gifted by William the Conqueror and Matilda to the Convent of the Holy Trinity in Caen. Over time, it became Minchen-Hampton, named for the Saxon word for nun. The abbesses established markets and fairs, a tradition that endures.
In 1290, Robert De La Mare leased part of the manor, which became Delamere Manor. It remained under Norman nun ownership for 333 years until Parliament confiscated foreign-held ecclesiastical assets in 1415. Henry V then granted it to the Earl of Suffolk. The manor later passed to the Bridgettine Abbey of Syon until Henry VIII dissolved the monasteries in 1543.
The Lammas saw significant remodeling in the 1800s under Reverend Cockin. Mr. Baynes bought it in 1876, and his family owned it until the 1930s. Since then, it has been home to various high-profile custodians. Situated near Gatcombe Park, the countryside retreat of the Princess Royal, The Lammas boasts a touch of royal flair. Her daughter, Zara Tindall, even attended the nearby Beaudesert School.
This manor is just under 9,000 square feet, including a grand sash-windowed reception hall, three elegant reception rooms, three sumptuous suites, five additional bedrooms, a spacious kitchen, a playroom, and a cellar. And if that was not enough, the property also includes an incredible coachhouse, stables, and other outbuildings. The manor is truly seamless blend of history with thoughtful curation and restoration. Lets have a deeper look!
The Lammas has us dreaming of a Cotswolds summer, and since that may not be in the cards for us, we’ve compiled all our favorite Cotswolds-inspired goodies. From gardening tools to flowy dresses, these are the things we’re coveting for a perfect Cotswolds-inspired summer.
