on the edge of three counties

Barton Court, of which The Clock Tower is an important part, is a small estate that has its roots in the thirteenth century. There have been dwellings on the site for many hundreds of years but the biggest expansion in building was during the 18th century when the property was bought as a wedding gift for a local heiress.

The view in the photo above [from the bedroom] is of the Malvern Hills which lie to the east, beyond which is Worcestershire. Rightly designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Malverns have a rich cultural and geological history. They are much loved by avid walkers and intrepid cyclists. The landscape is breathtaking and has inspired art, literature and music over the centuries.

To the south are the Gloucestershire Cotswolds, internationally more famous, perhaps, but no more beautiful than the lesser known Malverns. Cheltenham and the honeypot stone villages are an easy drive from the house.

Herefordshire, is to the west. Sparsely populated, it, nevertheless has more listed buildings than any other county. The little town of Ledbury, just a couple of miles from the house, boasts a number of interesting black and white medieval houses and shops. Please take the time to visit the Painted Room. It is a delight and will only take you a short time to see.