Victorian farmhouse converted into £2m boutique wedding venue

"We see diversification and sustainable repurposing of historic buildings as an opportunity to preserve our precious heritage, while ensuring that the Estate is environmentally and economically sustainable for the future"

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Formerly a farmhouse dating back to 1852, Constantine House has been converted into an eco-guest accommodation at Thorpe Estate
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Formerly a farmhouse dating back to 1852, Constantine House has been converted into an eco-guest accommodation at Thorpe Estate

When your family has been the gatekeepers of a landed estate and farm in Staffordshire for over 390 years, there is a sense of longevity and historical connection to a place which many people can sympathise...

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