My wife and I decided on a visit at the last moment one morning, and we probably did not do enough research on it, because when we arrived we didn't quite believe how much there was to see! It was absolutely amazing! We started off by visiting the studio where many of Winston Churchill's original artwork is displayed, but even the scenery on walking to it was breathtaking, with ponds and lakes and views miles into the distance. The walled garden was fascinating, and we sat above it for a while to appreciate the vista! The really huge, old trees kept me focused on how old the whole place must have been, and the walk back to the main house was equally worth the time. As for the house and contents, well, just incredible is about the best of describing it. It was a great day out, and just how good it was proved to be a topic for conversation on the way home.
Without a doubt one of my favourite National Trust visits. Yes, it's a beautiful place, stunning views and obviously the home of Winston Churchill, but I found the guides here outstanding.
Incredibly passionate and informative, they were incredibly engaging and made the house come to life.
Grounds not as extensive as if imagined. Nice woodland walk though as well as house and other points of interest. Two cafes but further one may be seasonal as it was closed. Main cafe v busy but staff coped well. Gardens looking great (Oct) but lake has a lot of high fencing and around it atm.
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