National Trust
Visited c.2005, revisited 2024
Extensive and attractive grounds with large lake and follies. The house interior has a number of opulent rooms on the ground floor with painted ceilings, fine furniture, paintings, and objets d’art. Note that the opening dates and hours are rather restricted. Suggested visit time 2hrs. No imaging permitted inside the house.
The estate was owned by the Dashwoods, one of whom was a founder-member of the Hellfire Club, whose naughty activities were no doubt exaggerated by political opponents.
Village, Hill, Church, Mausoleum, and Caves (not NT) are nearby if you have a whole day.
