In 1864, Whites Directory stated that the grounds were 'extensive and tastefully laid out with shrubs and flowers, with a fine piece of water with a small woody island'.

[2] In the nineteenth century, several Gothic Revival towers, turrets, pinnacles and battlements were added.

After 1929, it ceased to be a private house and the owners turned it into a residential sports club and hotel.

[1] During World War II it was requisitioned by the government and used for training for the D-Day landings by the British Royal Army, the RAF and American paratroopers.

Originally, it only accepted boys from the age of 11 years and older who were Roman Catholic.