Hamptworth Lodge

Hamptworth Lodge is a monument to the Edwardian Arts and Crafts movement.

Although it has the appearance of a Jacobean house it was actually constructed in 1912.

The house was built for Harold Moffatt who was a great follower of the movement. He commissioned the architect Guy Dawber to design the house, possibly to the design of the original 1620s house.

Dawber, known as 'the Lutyens of the West', used only traditional building methods to construct the house. The brickwork designs are particularly fine and a feature was made of drain pipes and guttering. Some of the leaded windows have diamond-cut inscriptions.

The interior of the house continues the Arts and Crafts theme.

Harold Moffatt made much of the furniture in the house himself and these pieces are an accurate copy of Jacobean style. There are also a collection of prentice pieces. The wall coverings throughout the house are notable. A variety of woods were used for panelling and one room has is lined with leather.

The magnificent Great Hall has an unusual roof construction and an organ gallery containing a vast Willis organ.

The house also has examples of genuine 17th century furniture and a collection of clocks.

Hamptworth Lodge is set in woodlands on the edge of the New Forest. The gardens are also open to the public.