Not up to the National Trust usual building and created largely by a 20th century owner not really an ancient place although there are some genuine pieces that offer some respite

Very informative tour guides. If they didn't know the answer, then they found it out for you. The lady who did the cellar tour made me feel like the Soldiers would be walking through the wall any time now .A visit to the café is a must. Coffee and walnut cake was the best I've ever tasted.

This is a unique house, set in a beautiful garden, next to the Minster. It has an eclectic mix of things, eras and styles. They have very knowledgeable guides/hosts in every room.

HOW could anyone have been allowed to vandalise an ancient building in this way? Money of course in the Victorian era meant one could do so but this is truly dreadful. The centre part of the house has been totally ripped out. The owner was a Philistine!

This place is well worth a visit just to hear the story of what can happen when you have more money than sense. By today's standards it's a case of a Victorian/Edwardian restoration job to put the house into state that suited their views of what the past was like. I found the room guides very friendly and able to... More

We visited here one rainy afternoon....lovely house with loads to see. Staff very helpful and there was a guide in every room to asnwer any questions you may have.

In a hurry to return to the car, we were unable to stay and eat in the restaurant, so they prepared sandwiches to take away. They were excellent (Coronation chicken) and we really appreciated the service.

To get the most out of your visit, be aware of the context of the house. What you are seeing is a house that has been split up, chopped and changed, then brought back together and "restored" be someone who didn't know what he was doing (by modern standards). So while you're not seeing original, you are seeing one mans... More

Very interesting property with very helpful guides in the rooms. Great cafe with a good selection of cakes. Don't miss the cellar tour, a great story of ghosts and Romans!