History
The first mention of Langdon was in the Domesday Book, in which the house is granted to a Norman baron supporting William the Conqueror.
The house was then passed to the Courtenay family, who lived on the estate for nearly 200 years. They were a respected local family, and took care of Langdon until the last member, the Marquis of Exeter, was beheaded for treason against Henry VIII. This is assumed to be because of the Marquis' opposition of the English Catholic's break from Rome, instigated by the King to secure a divorce from his first wife, Catharine of Aragon, and to marry Anne Boleyn.
Over the next 400 years the estate would see a number of owners, including Henry VII's widow Catharine Parr, the Calmady family and the Cory family. During Richard Cory's ownership, Langdon was visited by the Prince of Wales, who later became King Edward VII, and the beautiful actress Lillie Langtry.
The house was bought and sold on numerous occasions following Richard Cory's death, and was even used as a children's convalescent home for a period after the Second World War.
Today Langdon Court is owned by Heritage Hotels UK, a small team with a passion to deliver inspiring special occasions. They promise to give brides and grooms their entire attention and complete care leaving no stone unturned, with a discreet bespoke service to make every aspect of the day unique.