Europe's largest privately owned house, combining baroque and Palladian architecture, with extensive gardens. Enjoy a self-led experience, a …
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Mar 29, 2025
Very interesting tour of cellars and upper floors with David our guide only a small group on tour which was good as not much room in some areas . David told us about the history and what the rooms …Full review by Judith K
Mar 29, 2025
The price seems reasonable. If unable to use carpark, you will end up using a field, which in bad weather will be fun getting out no doubt. The main entrance looks great and prices seemed reasonabl…Full review by DavidUK2010
Mar 27, 2025
We did the guided tour and found the love of the building by the guide Jo was fantastic. What a wonderful building and story that goes with it. Gardens are lovely too even in March. Cafe was excell…Full review by ANDY D
Just wondering how much of the house is available to view (seeing as it is being restored). Also, are they restored sections or original?
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I’m afraid I didn’t go inside the house on my visit in early Spring, but I understand it is well worth it and has been very sensitively restored by the charitable trust who run it. I am hoping to …
I’m afraid I didn’t go inside the house on my visit in early Spring, but I understand it is well worth it and has been very sensitively restored by the charitable trust who run it. I am hoping to go back myself to have a look in the near future.
do you know if you have to book / join a tour , or can you visit rooms on your own without a tour. or if you have to book a tour , are you allowed "free time" to go around the house on your own after the tour has finished ? thanks pam
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As far as I know all visits are part of tours. Check their website.
Is it free entry? I can’t find a price online except for tours.u
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It’s by tour only and it’s not cheap! £20 a ticket unless you’re a member of the Nationals trust when it’s £10. But its worth it and you feel you’re doing your bit to being the house back to …
It’s by tour only and it’s not cheap! £20 a ticket unless you’re a member of the Nationals trust when it’s £10. But its worth it and you feel you’re doing your bit to being the house back to life. I don’t usually do tours but our guide was so knowledgeable it was completely worth it.
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