Montacute House, Manor house museum in Montacute, England
Montacute House is a manor house with museum in Montacute, England, built in three stories with walls of golden Ham stone, Dutch-style gables, and wide glass windows featuring carved niches and heraldic sculptures. The property includes large gardens with clipped hedges, pavilions, and paths that spread across several terraces.
Sir Edward Phelips, a lawyer and Speaker of Parliament, commissioned the building in 1598 and later acted as prosecutor in the trial of those involved in the Gunpowder Plot. The Phelips family occupied the estate for generations before it passed to the National Trust in the 20th century.
The upper floor gallery serves as an outpost of the National Portrait Gallery, displaying portraits of historical figures from different centuries. Visitors can view the collection quietly in this long room while enjoying views through tall windows over the surrounding countryside.
The National Trust manages the house, gardens, and parkland, offering guided tours, educational activities, and wheelchair access across the grounds. The property opens from April to October, with indoor spaces accessible depending on weather conditions.
The gardens grow aromatic rose varieties that were already cultivated when the house was built at the end of the 16th century. The surrounding parkland covers 106 hectares (262 acres) and keeps its historical character with old trees and paths.
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