HISTORY A manor has existed at Compton Verney The Coach House sits close to the main at least as early as 1150, at which time house of Compton Verney, in its own the local village was known as Compton landscaped gardens with views across Murdak. In 1453 it was sold to Richard the adjoining open countryside and the Verney. The manor, and the house built beautiful Capability Brown landscape, by the Verney family, became known as with its signature lakes and magnificent Compton Verney. trees. Set around a courtyard, the old stables and coach house were built in In 1769 the famous landscape garden 1735 of the same white stone as Compton designer Capability Brown was called in Verney itself. These were converted some to remodel Compton Verney’s grounds. 30 years ago to form 4 houses and 6 All of the formal gardens were removed, apartments, of which Number 4 is the and 2200 oak trees were planted to largest. All are private residences, and complement the sweeping landscape seldom change hands. The building views. Brown also designed a chapel, displays a splendid clock tower which where the family tombs can still be seen. faces into the courtyard and toward the house and lake. During WWII the house was used by the army, following which it changed hands a number of times and in the late 50s was bought by a local nightclub owner who occasionally allowed film companies to use the grounds. By the 1980’s it had lapsed into a semi-derelict state. Purchased by the Compton Verney House Trust in 1993, the estate has undergone an extensive programme of restoration and rebuilding to transform it into an award-winning art gallery set in parkland. HISTORY YOUR STAY Number 4 occupies the upper 2 responsible at all times. If challenged ACCESS AND PARKING SHOPPING floors of the north-east corner by any of the Gallery security team, Access to the Coach House is Leamington Spa, Stratford- of the building, enjoying views please just explain that you are guests along the main driveway to upon-Avon, and Warwick are through trees to the north and at Number 4 The Coach House. Compton Verney House. Out of all about 10 miles away, and across the lawns and lake to the normal opening hours, a key fob all have a full array of shops. east. As art lovers, the property There is a public footpath from the will be provided that will allow For local or last minute things, is also home to some of our own main drive and across the meadows access to the entrance gate. including groceries and papers, art collection for you to enjoy to Lighthorne. Additionally, there The metal gates by the Kineton has 2 general during your stay. is a lovely circular footpath route Visitor Centre will open when stores and is only 2 miles away, from opposite the main entrance to approached. Once open, or Wellesbourne is 3 miles in the It is offered on a fully Compton Verney, diagonally over continue along the drive, past opposite direction, and as well self-catering basis and is the field, through the woods into the Ice House, over the bridge, as some convenience stores, also appropriately equipped for 6 Combrook then around the south lake and fork right where the drive has Cooperative and Sainsbury adults. Children of all ages are perimeter, back to Compton Verney. leads off the The Coach House. supermarkets. Wellesbourne welcome, but guests need to About 45 minutes, and lovely. Bits can also has a cash machine, at ensure that the accommodation be muddy. The Visitors parking area along Barclays Bank. is suitable for any children the drive, opposite The Coach staying or visiting as it has not WIFI House building, may be used LINEN been made specifically child-safe The Plusnet Wifi router is in the for one vehicle. Any additional or child-friendly. Towels and bed linen are Sitting Room and the code is vehicles are to be parked provided. We will gladly change 4e6aa43c3d. overnight in the main PROVISIONS the towels after 4 days if you are Compton Verney car park, close staying longer. There is an iron, We provide a welcome basket of As there is limited mobile to the Visitor Reception Centre. an ironing board and a clothes breakfast basics including milk, phone signal in the vicinity, we airer in the kitchen. eggs, bread, marmalade, tea, recommend you enable the Wifi- It is fine to temporarily park on coffee and sugar, locally sourced calling mode if available on the gravel area whilst unloading where possible and fresh. your device. your vehicle, but please move it as soon as possible. Please GROUNDS AND WALKS respect other residents parking. Ensure any photographers, The lawns and garden from the main hairdressers or other visitors are Compton Verney drive up to The equally responsible. Coach House and it’s garage area, and alongside the gravelled drive up to the archway, are for the use and enjoyment of all residents and visitors. Please respect the privacy of the other residents who have their own private gardens facing across to the lake. The grounds to Compton Verney itself can be enjoyed during normal opening times, by kind permission of the Gallery. Outside these hours we also have informal permissive arrangements to use and enjoy the grounds, but please be respectful and YOUR STAY RESPONSIBLE BEHAVIOUR and the resultant cost deducted the Apartment. Please evacuate Should a water leak develop from the refundable deposit. your entire party and congregate in the Apartment, the stop tap This is a residential area and it in the car park. If you have time is in the bottom corner of the is important that all visitors to and it is safe to do so, please dial cupboard beneath the stairs. Number 4 respect the privacy PETS for emergency services. of all other residents, and in Because of the potential for particular please keep noise damage, and allergy issues in If the fire is in the Apartment CONTACTS levels down. There can future guests, no pets are allowed and it is safe to do so, please We do not live on site but are be no amplified music before 8 in the apartment. Extra charges locate the extinguisher in the close by. If you have any queries am or after 11pm. from our cleaning team will be kitchen and tackle the fire. But or issues about your stay, or need incurred and the resultant cost do nothing that could endanger to discuss anything about the The background noise level deducted from the refundable your life or limb. The nearest property or the locality, please call. is very quiet, which is one of deposit. Accident and Emergency is the many joys of The Coach You can get in touch by email at: House. Any late evening or early at Warwick. morning noises in the courtyard WASTE AND RECYCLING The Control Panel for the fire [email protected] get amplified, so please ensure Recyclable paper, card, cans, alarm system is in the cloakroom all visitors know NOT to cause bottles and hard plastics to cupboard in the entrance hall. any disturbance. be placed in the blue bins in If the alarm has sounded for the Coach House car park. something that is trivial or you General waste in the landfill bins have under control, please go SMOKING adjacent, in bin liners please. to the Panel, turn the key 90° No smoking anywhere indoors, to Enable Control, and press in the courtyard or close to the EMERGENCIES the Silence button and the reset buildings. Extra charges from our In the event of a fire, the fire button. Then return the key cleaning team will be incurred alarm should sound throughout position to Normal. YOUR STAY comptonverneyaccommodation.co.uk.