England
Somerset

Historic Houses in Somerset

Clevedon, Somerset Location map Clevedon Court Begun at least as early as 1320, though much altered by later generations of owners, particularly the Elton family, who took over in 1709. Medieval hall, mullioned windows, hanging chapel. Tickenham Road, Clevedon, Somerset, England, BS21 6QU Location: near Clevedon on B3130 Website: Clevedon Court Email: clevedoncourt@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01275 872 257 Fax: 0871 433 9294

Dunster, Somerset Location map Dunster Castle 13th century gatehouse remains of original structure, augmented by 17th and 19th century additions and remodelling. Dunster Castle holds a prominent hilltop position overlooking Exmoor and the Bristol Channel. Terraced gardens. Minehead, Dunster, Somerset, England, TA24 6SL Location: 3 m SE of Minehead, on A39 Website: Dunster Castle Email: dunstercastle@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01643 821 314 Fax: 01643 823 000 National Trust

Chard, Somerset Location map Forde Abbey Former monastic house, expanded by one of Cromwell's aides in 1649, set in beautiful gardens (see listing in the Gardens section. Chard, Somerset, England, TA20 4LU Location: 4 m SE Chard (abbey is actually across the border in Dorset) Website: Forde Abbey Email: info@fordeabbey.co.uk Phone: 01460 220231 Fax: 01460 220296

Charlton Mackrell, Somerset Location map Lytes Cary Manor The oldest part of Lytes Cary is the chapel, which dates to the 14th century. The 15th century saw the construction of the Great Hall, and major additions were made in the 16th. Fallen derelict in the 20th century, the house was restored by Sir Walter Jenner. Somerton, Charlton Mackrell, Somerset, England, TA11 7HU Location: 1 mile N of Ilchester bypass A303 Website: Lytes Cary Manor Email: lytescarymanor@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01458 224 471 National Trust

Montacute, Somerset Location map Montacute House E-shaped Elizabethan mansion built of warm Ham Hill stone. Sparse furnishings, but the long gallery (172 feet) houses over 100 portraits from the National Portrait Gallery. Marvellous Tudor exterior, including the west front, which was imported whole from another Tudor house in the 18th century. Montacute, Somerset, England, TA15 6XP Location: 4 m W Yeovil, on B3088 Website: Montacute House Email: montacute@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01935 823 289 Fax: 01935 826 921 National Trust

Nunney, Somerset Nunney Castle Fortified tower house built in the late 14th century, following the French style, by Sir Walter de la Mare. Common hall on the first floor, lord's hall on the second floor, solar and individual chambers on the top floor and in the drum towers. Nunney, Somerset, England, Location: 3 m SW Frome, off A361 Website: Nunney Castle Email: customers@english-heritage.org.uk Phone: 0117 9750 700 English Heritage

Wraxall, Somerset Location map Tyntesfield Tyntesfield is undergoing the exciting process of restoration and development. 1864 Gothic Revival mansion houses impressive collection of Victorian decorative arts and a private chapel. Working kitchen garden and formal gardens on 500-acre estate.. Wraxall, Somerset, England, BS48 1NT Location: off B3130 Website: Tyntesfield Email: tyntesfield@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 0870 458 4500 National Trust