History
An extraordinary family home steeped in history
Original oak beams, a flagstone hall and Dutch gables give a mere glimpse of Allington Manor’s rich Lincolnshire heritage.
1086
In a village with ties to the earliest Anglo-Saxon settlements, the site occupied by Allington Manor was first documented in King William the Conqueror’s Domesday Book.
1400+
Although nothing remains of the original dwelling, the oldest part of the current building dates back to 1450. Today, this is where you’ll find the bar and cellars which hint at the much smaller structure that stood in place of the current house.
1500+
By the 16th century, the surrounding land was divided into three manors, with the current estate known as West Allington Manor. These lands passed through various transfers of ownership, including through marital alliances, acquisitions and as gifts bestowed by monarchs upon favoured gentry.
During this period, the estate came into the possession of the Grants, an affluent family of yeoman farmers who were closely linked to the prominent Danby family of the area.
1600+
By 1660, the Grant family had added the iconic Dutch gables and the impressive dog-leg grand staircase, to complete the striking Jacobean style house that stands today.
The property remained with the Grants for two more generations before the family fell on hard times and in 1674, they sold it for a princely sum of £841 to a Reverend Thomas Williamson.
1700-1800+
For two and a half centuries, the estate was passed down within the Williamson family and through marriage, the Welby family.
1900+
Towards the end of their ownership, the structure fell into disrepair and was completely uninhabited when it was purchased in 1948 by a Mr Palin. After securing a grant to re-roof the house, Palin successfully rescued it from ruin.
1980+
In 1983, the Vincent family took over ownership of the manor, by then known as Old Manor House, and the task of restoring the Grade II* listed property.
Garth and Paula Vincent raised their sons - Dominic, Byron and Leo - in this extraordinary family home. Still in a state of disrepair when they moved in, the entire family toiled to restore the estate to the high standard you see today.
Over many years, the family worked on the house and gardens, all while carefully curating fixtures and furnishings that complement the rich heritage of this Jacobean manor house, including many of the antiques you see today, from Garth’s flourishing Garth Vincent Antique Arms and Armour business.
The Vincents remain its dedicated owners and residents to this day.
2000+
In 2004, the Vincent family welcomed their first bed and breakfast guests under the business name, Allington Manor, and in 2006 they expanded to accommodate parties and weddings. By 2010, The Beauty Lounge was added to Allington Manor’s hospitality offering and is still managed today by Leo’s wife, Amy.
After the devastating loss of Garth in 2011, the Allington Manor business was taken on by Leo and Amy, and their own young family. Today, as their vision for an exclusive luxury wedding venue blossoms, the Vincent family legacy lives on at Old Manor House where love and joy continue to thrive.
