Once owned by William the Conqueror, as mentioned in the Domesday Book in 1086, in the 12th century it became part of Quarr Abbey and was used by the monks for over 400 years.

In his will, King Alfred the Great bequeathed the manor of Arreton to his youngest son, Aethelweard, in 885.

In 1100, it was granted to Richard de Redvers, and was part of an endowment given to the monks of the Quarr Abbey by his son Baldwin in 1131.

Sir Thomas Bennet added the new porch and oak panelling in the major rooms.

[5] The manor was built as a two storied structure in an "H" layout; such a centre block with projecting wings was common in the 17th century.

The extended portion on the left side, which was added in 1832 in the same architectural style, has disturbed the structure's symmetry.

[2] The plan has a central hall with rooms on either side; the western portion is comparatively modern.

The house has 17th century panelling with Ionic pilasters which have decorations of vine stems, particularly on the west wall.

The east side of the hall has the staircase (with rounded newels and widely spaced balustrades) concealed by an ordinary looking screen.

[5] On the first floor, in the bedroom, is an oak mantelpiece with a curious carved panel above, representing the offering up of Isaac.

[5] This chimney piece, located in the west wing of the hall, reaching from floor to ceiling, is an excellent specimen of the work of the period.

In the centre is a shield of arms: Gules a bezant between three demi-lions argent with the difference of a crescent, which are the coat of arms of Bennet in an arched frame, impaling a fess with three trefoils in the chief; on either side are panels cross patterned representing Peace and War or "Mars and the Goddess of Plenty" (small carvings in relief).

[7][6] To the east of the house is a 16th–17th century dovecote with a four-centred arched opening and stone mullioned windows, and to the south stands a 17th-century barn of noble proportions, with a chestnut roof worthy of notice.