The Gothic Tower Reflecting in the Lake.
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The Gothic Tower and a matching pair at the main gate to Horsley Towers were built by one of the house's early owners, William King, the Earl of Lovelace, to his own design. The design was later described by an architectural critic as Image cannot be loaded
The Cloisters at Horsley Towers
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The Cloisters and the Chapel at Horsley Towers were added by the Earl of Lovelace, to his own designs and have attracted much criticism from the architectural fraternity, no doubt peeved by not being appointed to the work themselves. The arches and supporting pillars are polychrome painted to look like brick. Image cannot be loaded
The in-house Chapel
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As with the Cloisters, the in-house chapel at Horsley Towers was added by the Earl of Lovelace, to his own design and both have attracted much criticism from the architectural fraternity, no doubt peeved by not being appointed to the work themselves. The arches and supporting pillars are polychrome painted to look like brick. Image cannot be loaded
The Dorking Arch (One of the Lovelace Bridges) at East Horsley, Surrey
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Lord Lovelace, once the owner of Horsley Towers, built a series of bridges around the estate to facilitate horse riding and lumber work. These became known as the Lovelace Bridges, of which Dorking Arch was the largest, spanning 18 feet across the road. Image cannot be loaded
Horsley Towers in East Horsley
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Horsley Towers, part of the De Vere Hotels group, was designed by Charles Barry, who later was the architect of the Houses of Parliament. The mansion was once owned by the famous aviator Thomas Sopwith, who built his aircraft and taught flying at nearby Brooklands. Image cannot be loaded
Horsley Towers Cloisters
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Alongside Horsley Tower's kitchen yard is an area of cloisters, probably for walking or exercising in poor weather. These were added by the owner Lord Lovelace, who made many ornate additions and alterations to Charles Barry's original building. Image cannot be loaded
Horsley Towers Front View
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Horsley Towers is a 19th Century Grade 11 Listed Country House in the Tudor Revival style, with Romanesque features, in East Horsley, Surrey. The house has a history of illustrious owners who have added to and altered the house to their own taste. My favourites are Ada Byron, Lord Byron's only legitimate offspring who, as an accomplished mathematician, was the first person ever to publish a computer algorithm and Tommy Sopwith, the renowned aviator, whose aircraft factory and flying school were at nearby Brooklands. Horsley Towers is now part of the De Vere's hotel group and offers prestige accommodation and event management. Image cannot be loaded
Horsley Towers Frontage View with Guest Seating
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Horsley Towers is a 19th Century Grade 11 Listed Country House in the Tudor Revival style, with Romanesque features, in East Horsley, Surrey. As part of the De Vere's hotel group, the house now offers prestige accommodation and event management. Image cannot be loaded
The Great Hall, Set up for an Event
© Alan Whitehead (view gallery)
Horsley Towers is a 19th Century Grade 11 Listed Country House in the Tudor Revival style, with Romanesque features, in East Horsley, Surrey. As part of the De Vere's hotel group, the house now offers prestige accommodation and event management. Here the Great Hall is set up for such an occasion. Image cannot be loaded
