This is a nice out of the way place to visit. The tour guide was excellent, admission cheap, the grounds were wonderful. There are hiking trails through the neighboring woods and places to sit and watch the river. If you are interested in history, architecture,...More

This is a historic Georgian house in Portsmouth, with a nice facade and great views of the river. There are beautiful architectural details inside, like the original wood carvings, balustrades, original wallpaper, and Delft fireplace tiles. Unfortunately, there are no original furnishings because the house...More

My visit to the Wentworth House was part of a larger adventure of visiting many historic homes in New England. Thus it is difficult to avoid comparison. This house is a perfect gem displaying the major points of Georgian house design. The "bones" are all...More

A must for history and architectural buffs. The history of this home and its occupants parallels with that of this nation. The structure itself will keep the architect in you guessing.

Beautifully restored house of a bygone era. Facing the river, the house near downtown Portsmouth is open for guided tours. Our guide read his script but did seem to be knowledgeable about the house and time period. The large rooms are furnished with period furniture...More

Very interesting and informative tour. Our tour guide was a wealth of knowledge about these families. Takes about an hour.

This was one of three houses we toured on a rainy day in Portsmouth. We were the only two on the tour on this day. The tour guide was extremely knowledgable and was happy to answer any question you had - she was also helpful...More