Very quiet for a hot half term afternoon. Nice little area.

The house was closed, but the tea room was open and the gluten free cake was very good.

Wonderful place! So lovely to stay somewhere with all those original features that have been maintained and not changed. I could move in! Fabulous staff and stunning food! Thanks so much!

Not much happening there now although the house still looks regal and gives up some good photo opportunities even though it looks a bit sorry now. The walked garden is quite nice. Cafe on site looked clean and tidy although I didn't go in.

This place is really difficult to review. First off , some details. Tours are usually available only on Sundays and Wednesdays and are booked through the website. Historic house members go free. Otherwise adults are £10. The house was designed by sir John soanes, one of only a couple still standing. For that reason, this grade 1 listed building is of historical importance. However if you are expecting plush interior fittings , then you will be disappointed. The majority of the rooms are an architectural shell. Now the tour is informative , the guide was enthusiastic but the frustration he felt about lack of funding, and vision for this great building was clear. There is so much that this place could be used for and the fact some rooms are now a bed and breakfast may help raise some funds to do what needs to be done. Overall an interesting , sometimes inspirational, sometimes a slightly depressing experience.