Lanhydrock House and Garden Reviews Summary

House and Interiors

Pros:

• "The interiors are wonderfully appointed with period pieces and beautiful portraits."
• "The house is decorated and equipped as of very early 20th century."
• "Fantastic insight into life in the Victorian era. The house and gardens are beautifully kept."
• "Absolutely stunning place, great house to walk around, and most of it is open."
• "The kitchens, and there are quite a few of them, are probably the highlight for me."
• "One of the best national trust properties I have visited. You really feel the wealth of the residents."
• "Very interesting, loved learning about the history of the place and even our 2 boys were interested."
• "The house tour begins with a short video and then you’re free to follow the signposted route through the house."

Cons:

• "Just a shame we can't go in the house and church at the moment."
• "All the guy that served us our entry tickets was interested in was signing us up for a National Trust membership."
• "Apart from some 'notes from a servant' encouraging us to hurry on, there was little if any printed information or history available."
• "The house was a little disappointing. There was a welcome video to watch but as you went around the rooms there was little to guide you."
• "Disappointed that a lot of the house isn't open to view e.g the servants rooms."
• "Limited access for the disabled. Lovely garden walks."
• "Because of the current Covid restrictions I did not visit the interior of the house."
• "The kitchens were especially fascinating. We'll be returning again!"

Gardens and Grounds

Pros:

• "The gardens never disappoint. Whatever the time of year you visit, there are always beautiful flowers."
• "The grounds were very impressive with walks and areas to bike around."
• "Fantastic place, you could feel like taking part of Downtown Abbey series. Amazing gardens."
• "Spectacular grounds, well worth a visit, dog friendly in the grounds, but not the house or house gardens."
• "Beautiful grounds and house, in such a wonderful setting. Plenty to see."
• "Gorgeous house and gardens with the option of a tour of the house and longer walks leading down to the river."
• "Beautiful large wooded area to spend hours rambling. Note there is a buggy service that takes visitors down to the house."
• "An outstanding visit to this indescribable place...surrounding countryside sets the scene."

Cons:

• "We walked around the estate as we weren't allowed into the formal gardens with our little dog."
• "Parking labelling is pretty poor and most end up at main gate which has no entry to car park."
• "Wouldn't recommend the gardens if your mobility is compromised."
• "It was well served and the staff did a great job. Just a shame we can't go in the house and church at the moment."
• "None of the car parks are signposted very well. And upon leaving you can end up going to the wrong car park."
• "No Covid restrictions at all so we didn't see half of it as it was too crowded. Lovely gardens though."
• "We've experienced others we liked more. The house was surprisingly quite inviting and engaging."
• "A bit pricey for individual tickets but I had the National Trust membership which allows free entry."