The History of Warwick House
Warwick House was originally built as a self-supporting dispensary and hospital, which was constructed on land owned by Dr. Smith. The hospital treated over 12,000 patients during its first forty years, two thirds of whom were cured. The hospital contained approximately 14 beds and was supported by voluntary donations.
A deep heritage
The Infirmary, which passed into the hands of trustees when Dr. Smith died, continued for a few years but fell into financial difficulties and was forced to close in December 1872. Attempts were made to reinstate the hospital but financial constraints meant that none were successful. There are few records of the use to which the building was then put, but we have sketchy details that regular dances were held during the 1930s and that it was used as a community centre for local residents.
It was finally turned into a guest house (Eastleigh Guest House) and then transformed into the Stoneythorpe Hotel in 1965 and remained so until 2010 when The Tabor Group purchased the property in January of that year. The grand opening of Warwick House took place on the 27th November 2010 and the first wedding was held the following week on the 4th December 2010. And is now one of four venues run by The Tabor Group.
