Holmshurst Manor

Holmshurst Manor is a brick country house in Burwash with a total of twenty rooms, including seven bedrooms and twelve fireplaces throughout. A notable feature is a seventy-foot gallery whose walls are completely lined with oak paneling.

Construction began in 1610 under ironmaster Goddard Hepden, who had his initials carved into one of the house's stone lintels. The property later expanded during the 1700s as its owner improved the buildings and grounds over time.

The name comes from old English words referring to the surrounding rolling hills. Over centuries, the house has been home to different wealthy families, each adding their own touches to how the rooms are decorated and used.

The estate has two oast houses, storage buildings, and several lakes that were once used for raising trout. Most of these structures can be seen while exploring the grounds, though some parts may not always be open to the public.

The windows contain stained glass designed by Sir Edward Burne-Jones, a renowned British artist whose work is rarely seen in private homes. These custom-made artworks were created specifically for the manor and give the interior a distinctive artistic character.