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Unlike most Nat Trust properties, in as much as we're asked not to touch, not to sit etc .... not a thistle in sight !!! Met at the entrance with 'touch everything, enjoy, sit, go to bed .. ' !!! The empty manor was left to the Trust, in need of renovation. The BBC approached with an offer of filming a 'To the Manor Reborn' series, featuring Penelope Keith etc, looking at completing the much needed work, and providing replica (handmade) furniture, fitting each room from a different period of time it was lived in by its current occupants. Unlike many, this Manor hasn't been passed down from generation to generation, so there is little family history, but lots of seperate family stories. The result is an eclectic mix of times, families and stories. Absolutely superb for children, it was a real pleasure seeing the children dressing up, going to bed, holding kitchen utensils and having to guess they're uses. The guides were simply brilliant - most especially the kitchen guide, the children were totally transfixed by his stories. Beautiful gardens, plenty to see. Usual gifts, cafe, toilets etc. Lovely sculptures on display in the gardens. Would recommend, and then there's the stone circle !!! ... what more could you ask for ?!
What a wonderful place so different from what you imagine , each room shows a different era.
The museum is a must, and the grounds lovely to walk around , good shop and cafe.
Definitely recommend a visit.
A delightful manor house with beautiful gardens. Unusually, every room is decorated in a particular period style and you are able, mostly, to sit on the chairs and thoroughly examine the exhibits. This is because many items are reproduction, and it makes for quite a change from the majority of NT properties. There is also the opportunity to try on period costumes, which is a wonderful idea, and as there are no restrictions on photography, some remarkable photos may be taken.
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