Four miles west of Yeovil on south side of A3088, 3 miles east of A303. Rail: Yeovil Junction station 7 miles, Yeovil Pen Mill station 5.5 miles. Bus: Yeovil-South Petherton.
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Montacute House, Montacute, Somerset
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One of the finest Elizabethan houses in the country.
- Glittering Elizabethan house filled with treasures
- Formal gardens surrounded by historic parkland
- Featured in award winning film ‘Sense and Sensibility’
The house adorned with elegant chimneys, carved parapets and other Renaissance features, includes contemporary plasterwork, chimney-pieces and heraldic glass.
Treasures include magnificent state rooms, a long gallery featuring portraits from the National Portrait Gallery, and an exhibition of 17th century samplers.
In the garden a rich tapestry of green highlights the mellow hamstone of the buildings. There are smooth lawns, yew hedges, mixed borders and old roses all set within the landscaped park. Montacute featured in the award winning film ‘Sense and Sensibility’. For details of events please contact 01985 843601.
| Adult | £8.80 | |
| Child | £4.40 | |
| Family | £22.00 | |
Opening hours:
House: 18 March to 30 Oct: daily except Tues, 11-5.
Garden: 1 Jan to 17 March: daily except Mon/Tues, 11 to 4; 18 March to 30 Oct: daily except Tues 11-6.00, 2 Nov to 18 March 2006: daily except Mon & Tues, 11.00 - 4. Park unlimlted opening.
Montacute
Somerset
TA15 6XP
Tel: 01935 823289
Fax: 01935 826921
Email: montacute@nationaltrust.org.uk
