Red Lodge

Bristol


Built in 1590 and remodelled in 1730, this red-brick house showcases a mix of Elizabethan, Georgian and Victorian architecture and decor. The highlight is the Great Oak Room, which still features its original Tudor oak panelling, plasterwork ceiling and carved chimney piece.


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