Historic house built in the Gothic style.
Designed by Horace Walpole in the 18th Century, this historic house location has been open to visitors for over 250 years. It’s one of Britain’s most renowned examples of the Gothic Revival style, and is home to an extensive collection of historical paintings and artefacts. The Gothic Revival movement was one that spread throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, taking inspiration from gothic cathedrals all over Europe. The chimneys, doors and ceilings at this location were based on gothic vaulting, mediaeval tombs and rose windows. After passing down through several generations of inhabitants, the house fell into disrepair in 1842. With support of a number of funding operations, work began to restore the house in 2006, and all 25 rooms were repaired, as well as the slate roof. Carved oak pinnacles were reinstated, the castellated parapets restored and the 19th century chimney pots stabilised. The Great Tower was also found to be badly damaged - it was carefully dismantled and rebuilt. Much of the glass was also removed and restored off-site. The house has now been fully refurbished and brought back to its original ‘wedding cake’ appearance, with striking white walls and an almost cartoonish castle facade making it a brilliant and unique backdrop for filming and photography.
