Castles Β· South West England
Hermitage House, Farleigh Castle
In or near Freshford.
Hermitage House, Farleigh Castle β Grade II listed building-listed castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Mark Anderson β CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 hβ3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Avoncliff Β· 3.1 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Hermitage House, Farleigh Castle, the nearest railway station is Avoncliff, located 3.1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is BA2 7RW. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Hermitage House, Farleigh Castle is a Grade II listed building-listed castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1174640). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details ST75NE NORTON ST. PHILIP CP FARLEIGH HUNGERFORD 1/251 Hermitage House, Farleigh Castle - GV II Detached House. Late C17/Early C18. Lime-washed rubble Doulting stone with weathered string courses over window heads and stone slate gabled roof with rubble stone chimney stacks off each gable end and centrally off the ridge. 2-storey with attic, 3-window front, rectangular plan with projecting gable roofed entrance porch between windows 1 and 2. Plain boarded door in square head opening. 2-light moulded stone mullion windows with 2-pane casements. To right of entrance a 3-light timber mullioned staircase window, with timber lintel over. Listing NGR: ST7987757042 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 267198 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hermitage House, located within Farleigh Castle in South-East England, is a Grade II listed building. It is part of the historic castle complex, which showcases architectural features from different periods. The designation highlights its significance in terms of heritage and conservation.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3121, -2.2901
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Norton St Philip
- Postcode
- BA2 7RW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Frome and East Somerset
- Nearest railway station
- Avoncliff β 3.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26469310 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hermitage House, Farleigh Castle?
- Hermitage House, Farleigh Castle is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA2 7RW), in the parish of Norton St Philip.
- What is Hermitage House, Farleigh Castle?
- Hermitage House, Farleigh Castle β Grade II listed building-listed castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hermitage House, Farleigh Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Avoncliff, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA2 7RW.
- Is Hermitage House, Farleigh Castle a listed building?
- Hermitage House, Farleigh Castle is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Does Hermitage House, Farleigh Castle charge admission?
- Hermitage House, Farleigh Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Hermitage House, Farleigh Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Avoncliff, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA2 7RW.