The Moat House is a

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building in

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, England, in what were once the grounds of

Tamworth Castle Tamworth Castle, a Grade I listed building, is a Norman castle overlooking the mouth of the River Anker into the Tame in the town of Tamworth in Staffordshire, England. Before boundary changes in 1889, however, the castle was within the edge of ...

. The

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, in the rear beer garden, is a Grade II listed building.

History

Built in 1572 by William Comberford as a family home, it sits on the banks of the River Tame.

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stayed in the property in August 1619. A rare family of

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s lived around the grounds. Having been in the possession of various families for nearly 300 years, it was opened for a local horticultural show and was later used as a private nursing home for twelve people one of whom was cared for while having mental health issues. Immediately prior to its current ownership the property was a

Berni Inn Berni Inn was a chain of British steakhouses, established in 1955. It was established by brothers Frank and Aldo Berni, who modelled the chain on restaurants they had seen in America. The restaurants introduced the postwar British public to its ...

, and a Schooner Inn. The house has occasionally been used for filming. In Summer 2018 the building came under new management and has undertaken restoration and in 2019 opened as an Event and Function venue for Birthday Parties, Wedding Receptions. and in 2020 as a Real Ale Pub, Gin Bar and in 2021 additionally a Cocktail bar.

References

;Specific ;General * - Photograph and detailed architectural description
A comprehensive history of the Moat House and the Comberford family

External links

Official website
Grade II* listed buildings in Staffordshire Buildings and structures in Tamworth, Staffordshire {{UK-listed-building-stub

History

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