National Trust.
An impressive house, originally built as an Elizabethan “power house.” Notable are interesting contents, and the impressive Long Gallery. I remember that I much enjoyed visiting this house. There are also extensive grounds and a lake. Suggested visit time: half day.
Category: House
Grand houses
Trerice, Cornwall
National Trust.
Visited c. 2008
An Elizabethan house with gardens, not much altered. An attractive building with pleasant gardens. Worth visiting if you are in the area.
Upton House, Warwickshire
National Trust.
Visited c. 2005
While the house is old in origins, it has been updated a number of times and it’s the contents and gardens which are notable. It contains a major collection of paintings and porcelain, including Old Masters. To the rear are the magnificent gardens, which descend by terracing towards water. There is also a kitchen garden. Allow for a half-day visit.
West Wycombe Park, Bucks
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.







