Montacute House

Montacute is a masterpiece of Elizabethan Renaissance architecture and design. With its towering walls of glass, glow of ham stone and surrounding garden and parkland, it is a place of beauty and wonder. Sir Edward Phelips was the visionary force and money behind the creation of this masterpiece, which was completed in 1601. Built by skilled craftsman using local ham stone under the instruction of William Arnold, master mason, the house was a statement of wealth, ambition and showmanship. The ground floor of the house is open, however, the upper floors are currently closed. A beautiful garden surrounds Montacute House, constantly changing, filling the house with scent in summer and providing an atmospheric backdrop for a winter walk. Whether you just want to let the children run and explore, or be inspired by the collections housed within the walls of Montacute, you will leave with lasting memories and a desire to soon return.

Timings & Tours

Monday 09 September:

1000-1700, Tour: 1100

Tuesday 10 September:

1000-1700, Tour: 1100

Wednesday 11 September:

1000-1700, Tour: 1100

Thursday 12 September:

1000-1700, Tour: 1100

Friday 13 September:

1000-1700, Tour: 1100

Location & directions

Montacute House - National Trust, The Stables, Montacute, Somerset, TA15 6XP

Directions:

Montacute House is located in the village of Montacute. The entrance to the property is well sign posted within the village. From entering the car park, please park and head to our visitor reception to enter the property. Garden, Parkland, Shop and Café open 1000-1700. House open 1100-1630. Last entry to house 30 minutes before closing.

Contact on day:

Property Office

Telephone number:

+441935823289

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

The property was not built on level ground therefore there are a number of steps, ramps and slopes to contend with. There are 2 manual wheelchairs available for loan. The garden has a fountain in the North Garden and a small pond in the Yukka Garden. Along the east edge of the North Garden, there is a ha-ha with a 2m drop. This is not fenced. Induction loops are fitted in both Visitor Reception, the shop and the café. House - For wheelchair, mobility scooters and pushchairs users, a ramped entry point is on the West side of the house.

Additional information

Only ground floor access in the house is available to all visitors due to conservation work being carried out on the staircases.

Max no of people per tour:

25

Est. tour duration:

0 hour(s) 45 minute(s)

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