History and Heritage in Somerset
Enter through the 13th century gatehouse and discover the present building remodelled in 1868-72 by Antony Salvin for the Luttrell family who lived here for 600 years. The fine oak staircase and plasterwork of the 17th century house can still be seen.
Brean Down, rich in wildlife and history, is one of the most striking landscapes of the Somerset coastline, extending 1.5 miles into the Bristol Channel.
The house adorned with elegant chimneys, carved parapets and other Renaissance features, includes contemporary plasterwork, chimney-pieces and heraldic glass.
Tintinhull Garden, Yeovil, Somerset
A delightful formal garden, created last century around a 17th century manor house, with an attractive kitchen garden.
Mrs Phyllis Reiss created the garden between 1933-1961 around the 17th century manor house. Small pools, varied borders and secluded lawns are enclosed by mellow brick walls and high hedges, in the Hidcote tradition. There is also an attractive kitchen garden.
