We were lucky enough to go on a 'full tour' of Stowe House', guided by David, who took us on a fascinating introduction to the principal downstairs rooms, as well as an insight into the property's past owners and history. The house was rescued by its current use as a school from 1923, and although for functional reasons it cannot now re-furnished with period furniture of the day, the interiors have been painstakingly restored to the tune of some £26 million since 2000 by the managing Trust. Stunning rooms such as the Marble Saloon - modelled on the domed Pantheon in Rome. From the windows there are also amazing views of the parkland, dotted with Grecian temples and follies. Recommend highly. David was a first class guide and the staff on the welcome desk could not have been nicer or more helpful.

I visited via Historic Houses and was lucky enough to get a 1:1 guided tour with David, who provided a wealth of information on the history of the building. Following the tour I was able to wander around independently and learn more in the excellent visitor centre. Although most of the original contents were sold, the house is slowly being restored to its original splendour. The building itself is one of the largest in England and many rooms are on a grand scale. You cannot help but wonder what the pupils make of studying in what is essentially a palace. I’d think you could easily spend 2 hours, but this might test the patience of younger visitors. A bit of planning is required as there is no access in term time. Limited catering, but a great farm shop on the approach road.

A stunning building now a private school offering tours to show the history and heritage. We felt very looked after with my Father who has mobility needs. The ladies who volunteer ensured that we had the easiest access and tailored the tour to ensure that my Father could be seated. Rose was our very knowledgeable tour guide who was a pleasure to meet. After the tour you can sit in the cafe area where they service hot and cold drinks and cakes and crisps. They do not serve hot food or sandwiches. Photographs are limited due to this being a working school but I was pleased to note that safeguarding is taken very seriously. The museum area is brilliantly put together and interactive too so allow time for the tour and museum area.

We wandered around the National trust gardens and decided to visit the house. Christine, our guide, was very informative and answered all the questions people asked about the house and school. It is a working school so pupils came and went which meant that there was a buzz of activity about the place. Both my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our time spent at Stowe. I would highly recommend a visit for those interested in history and how a large estate is being brought back to what it was before.

Visited with group from Newton Abbot Travel Club after visiting Stowe gardens. We came to see the art installation For Your Tomorrow which was well worth the journey. Afterwards we visited Stowe House, now a private school. We were in two groups and both guides were excellent telling us the history and little antidotes. We finished with a cuppa and cake in the last of the staterooms.

This is our second behind the scenes tour of Stowe, this one encompassing quite a number of different rooms including the incredibly beautiful Headmaster’s study. We also saw some frescos which have recently been uncovered and re-visited the library which is stunning. The group was small and our guide very knowledgeable and approachable. I would thoroughly recommend.

Joined Historic Houses and this is part of the scheme. It is separate ownership from the National Trust gardens. I booked a Full Tour and had an excellent tour of the House, which is a working school. Had I not been a member the price of a tour etc is very good value and I highly recommend. MY guide was very knowledgeable and engaged with the history of the house. There is also an interactive section of the visitors centre that is very good. Amazing house, amazing history, highly recommend.

Outstanding historical building that is a school. Stunning grounds and large ornate rooms. We had a super guide called Robin who was very knowledgeable about its origins/facts and interesting information. You can easily spend the day here. Small cafe with seating is available, dogs welcome outside. Small gift shop and guide books available also.

We went there specifically to see the silhouettes for the d day landings. It’s a great place to walk around the grounds are extensive, we walked more than 4 miles and that was not all of it. The house is a school. You can pay to walk around part of it. It was worth a visit to see the remembrance exhibition, and may not be so good when the exhibition has departed.

Went on tour of house. Small group with excellent and clearly knowledgeable guide. Fascinating house history with many side stories making it even more enjoyable. Can thoroughly recommend and of course visit cost goes to the restoration of the house and not some dukes back pocket!!