National Trust - Chastleton House

National Trust - Chastleton House is a unique early 17th century Jacobean mansion that has remained virtually unchanged since its construction. This architectural gem offers a journey back in time to the era of James I.

Preserved in a state of 'controlled decay,' the mansion hides fascinating stories of the Jones family, including the tale of Sarah Jones, who saved her husband during the Civil War by putting soldiers to sleep.

The Jacobean-style gardens, with their distinctive parterres and hedges, are where the rules of croquet were codified in 1865. For lovers of history and architecture, this is a true Cotswolds gem.