Chavenage House

Chavenage House is an Elizabethan house in Tetbury, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom, and a filming location for Poldark (2015-2019), Tess of the D'Urbervilles (2008) and Lark Rise to Candleford (2008-2011) among other productions. Built in 1576, it was designed by Edward Stephens, and is Grade I listed.

Location: Beverston, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Verified facts

• Located in Beverston, Tetbury
  confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-2387, SRC-2388
• Architectural style: Elizabethan
  confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-2389, SRC-2387
• Built in 1576
  confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-2387, SRC-2390
• Designed by Edward Stephens
  confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-2387, SRC-2390
• Historic designation: Grade I listed
  confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-2387, SRC-2391, SRC-4158
• Appeared in Poldark (tv, 2015-2019)
  confidence 80/100 · 7 independent sources · SRC-2388, SRC-2392, SRC-3937, SRC-4389, SRC-6751, SRC-6752, SRC-4232, SRC-3542
• Appeared in Tess of the D'Urbervilles (tv, 2008)
  confidence 75/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-3541, SRC-2388, SRC-3937, SRC-4233, SRC-4232
• Appeared in Lark Rise to Candleford (tv, 2008-2011)
  confidence 75/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-3541, SRC-2388, SRC-3937, SRC-4233, SRC-4232
• Appeared in The Pale Horse (tv, 2020)
  confidence 80/100 · 6 independent sources · SRC-3541, SRC-2388, SRC-3937, SRC-7038, SRC-7092, SRC-9711
• Appeared in Wolf Hall (tv, 2015)
  confidence 70/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-2388, SRC-3542, SRC-4233, SRC-4232
• Appeared in New Worlds (tv, 2014)
  confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-2391, SRC-3543, SRC-4233, SRC-7093, SRC-9105
• Appeared in In Love with Barbara (tv, 1984-1993)
  confidence 80/100 · 7 independent sources · SRC-3541, SRC-2391, SRC-3937, SRC-7037, SRC-7038, SRC-8755, SRC-13145
• Appeared in Grace & Favour (tv, 1992-1993)
  confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-3541, SRC-3544, SRC-3937, SRC-4233
• Appeared in Rivals (tv, 2024-)
  confidence 70/100 · 6 independent sources · SRC-3540, SRC-2388, SRC-4232, SRC-7683, SRC-3542, SRC-4231
• Appeared in The Mysterious Affair at Styles (tv, 1990)
  confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-2391, SRC-4389, SRC-7404, SRC-7405, SRC-8759

Evidence & sources

• SRC-13145 — Wikishire — Chavenage House (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-2387 — British Listed Buildings (Historic England National Heritage List entry 1152854) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-2388 — Explore the Cotswolds — Cotswolds film locations guide (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-2389 — Chavenage House official website (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-2390 — Historic Houses — Chavenage House (Tier 2, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-2391 — Chavenage House — Wikipedia (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-2392 — Find That Location — Poldark filming locations (Tier 3, blog; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3540 — Time Out – Where Was Disney's Rivals Filmed? (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3541 — Chavenage House official site – Films (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3542 — HELLO! Magazine – Inside Rivals, Wolf Hall and Poldark location Chavenage House (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3543 — The Bottle Yard Studios – New Worlds (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3544 — Wikipedia – Grace & Favour (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3937 — chavenage.com (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4158 — parksandgardens.org (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4231 — countrylife.co.uk (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4232 — soglos.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4233 — historichouses.org (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4389 — greatbritishlife.co.uk (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6751 — Travel Noire — Poldark Filming Locations (Tier 3, article; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6752 — Chavenage House official site — Poldark and filming (Tier 2, official-site; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-7037 — IMDb – In Love with Barbara (2008) filming locations (Tier 3, film/TV database; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-7038 — Cotswolds Concierge – Chavenage House: Cotswold star of stage and screen (Tier 3, travel/heritage guide; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-7092 — StayCotswold — Cotswold Film Locations (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-7093 — Carvings with Stories — Chavenage House filming locations (Tier 3, blog; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-7404 — "Poirot" The Mysterious Affair at Styles (1990) — Filming locations — IMDb (Tier 2, database; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-7405 — On Location with Poirot — The Mysterious Affair at Styles (2) — TV Locations (Tier 3, fan_site; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-7683 — Where Was Rivals Filmed? Over 10 Filming Locations Listed — Find That Location (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-8755 — Anne Bartlett (Blue Badge Tour Guide) — A visit to Chavenage House, Gloucestershire (Tier 2, expert_guide; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-8759 — MovieCultists — Where was Mysterious Affair at Styles filmed? (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-9105 — The Location Guide — Historical drama New Worlds films on location at The Bottle Yard Studios in Bristol (Tier 2, trade_publication; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-9711 — In & Beyond Bath — Bath Filming Locations: The Best Places to Visit (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)

How we verify

Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where was Grace & Favour filmed?

Chavenage House, in Tetbury, Gloucestershire, is a real-world filming location used for Grace & Favour. This property has also appeared on screen in In Love with Barbara, Lark Rise to Candleford, New Worlds, Poldark.

Where was In Love with Barbara filmed?

Chavenage House, in Tetbury, Gloucestershire, is a real-world filming location used for In Love with Barbara. This property has also appeared on screen in Grace & Favour, Lark Rise to Candleford, New Worlds, Poldark.

Where was Lark Rise to Candleford filmed?

Chavenage House, in Tetbury, Gloucestershire, is a real-world filming location used for Lark Rise to Candleford. This property has also appeared on screen in Grace & Favour, In Love with Barbara, New Worlds, Poldark.

Where was New Worlds filmed?

Chavenage House, in Tetbury, Gloucestershire, is a real-world filming location used for New Worlds. This property has also appeared on screen in Grace & Favour, In Love with Barbara, Lark Rise to Candleford, Poldark.

Who designed Chavenage House?

Chavenage House was designed by Edward Stephens.

Where is Chavenage House located?

Chavenage House is located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire.