The Temple of Diana was built in the 1760’s for Sir Henry Bridgeman and is a masterpiece by the 18th century architect James Paine, which has been beautifully restored into luxury holiday accommodation sleeping six. Originally designed as a multi-purpose garden building, the Temple has many intriguing features which can be enjoyed 21st century style. A three-bay glazed Orangery is a wonderful space for relaxing or dining with unbroken views out over the parkland; the circular tea room is now a beautiful sitting room and downstairs the old dairies have been transformed into a modern handmade kitchen with all the mod cons, a large family bathroom with underfloor heating and a rainforest shower plus a comfy snug.
Nestled in Temple Wood, the Temple is an idyllic spot to enjoy long walks around the Capability Brown Parkland, gather friends or family together for a short break tor simply to explore this wonderful part of the world.
The Weston Park Foundation, the independent charitable trust who own and maintain the estate, has given each property a new lease of life balancing comfort and modernity whilst remaining sympathetic to their extraordinary heritage thus providing a rare opportunity to stay in the heart of this historical estate.
The team in our 1767 Granary Brasserie & Bakery prepare your welcome hamper which will include milk, butter, eggs, cheese, biscuits, freshly baked bread and a bottle of wine – all of which are soured from the food heroes who we work with both locally and further afield.
If you don't feel like cooking the Granary Brasserie is approximately a 20-minute walk or a short drive from the property. The Granary Brasserie draws inspiration from local and estate produce with seasonal dishes, sharing boards and our signature Weston Park Burger and delicious desserts. The Granary Brasserie is open for lunch and dinner on Friday, Lunch and Dinner on Saturday and Sunday Lunch. Over in the Granary Bakery you will find award-winning coffee, homemade sandwiches and wholesome cakes. Throughout the day you can enjoy savoury and sweet tarts, pastries and yoghurt pots, cakes, brioches and afternoon tea bakes.
The Shropshire /Staffordshire area has plenty on offer to explore with the World Heritage Site of Ironbridge Gorge and its famous museums, foodie destination Ludlow and historic Chester all within easy reach. This holiday at a glance- Sleeps six guests.
- Three bedrooms, two en-suite shower rooms and one family shower room.
- Open fireplace.
- Onsite parking.
- Sorry, no pets.
- Please note that there are steep stone spiral staircases.
- WiFi.
- Minimum of a two night stay.
Additional features- Three of the rooms are circular.
- Snug on the lower ground floor.
- A beautiful three bay glazed orangery.
- Oil-fired central heating, please note that this is not available in the orangery and standalone heaters are provided.
- Electric hob and oven, microwave, fridge freezer, draw fridge, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer.
- Television with freeview, iPod docking stations in various locations.
- Electric car charging point available on request.
The Temple of Diana, built in the 1760’s for Sir Henry Bridgeman, is located within 1,000 acres of ‘Capability’ Brown Parkland on the Weston Park Estate. The Temple will sleep six in three double bedrooms, set over three floors with two being en-suite. The estate benefits from the on site Granary Brasserie & Bakery and a children's adventure playground (with one of the longest zip wires in the country) and also miniature railway.
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