Manor House
Lower School Boarding (Boys and Girls 11-13yrs)

Home to some seventy Lower School boarding boys and girls, The Manor is a fabulous Victorian mansion set in sixty five acres of grounds and ancient woodland. As well as a large array of indoor leisure facilities, including a range of upright and grand pianos, Outside there are flood-lit tennis courts, a nine-hole golf course, mountain biking opportunities and two resident donkeys to care for! Activities are laid on for pupils every weekend, as well as a number of larger outings in the year which have, in the past, included trips to the theatre in London and Disneyland Paris. The co-educational environment at the Manor allows boys and girls to form firm friendships, which they will keep throughout their life at Dauntsey’s and hopefully beyond. The Manor is situated less than a mile away from the main school campus and the dedicated team of house staff and their families all live on-site, ensuring a safe and structured environment for our youngest boarders who enjoy living in a caring and friendly ‘home from home’.

Housemaster & Housemistress David & Chellie Messenger	Housemaster & Housemistress David & Chellie Messenger David and Chellie came to Dauntsey’s in 2003. David, who teaches Biology and PE at Dauntsey’s, was previously at King Edward’s in Surrey where he was Head of PE, Assistant Housemaster and Master in Charge of cricket and football. He has also taught Biology and PE at Monmouth School.
Chellie, who teaches Language Development and Cookery, was previously Assistant Housemistress at St Swithun’s in Winchester, and before that she taught at George Abbott School in Guildford. They enjoy living most of the year at the heart of the Manor, and have a home in Cornwall where they spend their holidays.