We were amazed and saddened that this beautiful place could have been neglected. Thank goodness for English Heritage who are helping to save it. we loved looking round the hall and castle. The gardens are well worth visiting and dogs are allowed in the grounds. We ended our visit with a light lunch in the restaurant. We will return.

We were surprised at how much we enjoyed it here. The Quarry gardens are lovely and some of the best we have seen. Nice walk from the manor house to the castle. The manor house is good too, but such a shame that there is no furnishings inside. It looked rather forlorn.

Come in Spring and don't miss the walk through the Quarry Garden and the ruined Jacobean manor house at the end of it.

Had a flower display on at the time of our visit which isn't really our thing. Over priced for what it is but we're English Heritage members so it didn't matter. Good that you can take your dog round (not in the main house obv)

This property set in wonderful grounds is great place to visit for singles, couples and families. The main house was rescued by the English Heritage and remains, as stated in the contract, as an empty but beautiful property. Then you take a beautiful walk through the gardens passing a garden bowls ground and into the 'magic garden' and then onto... More

Nice architecture but disappointing that the house has been left in a state of decay and consists of just bare rooms. Didn't look at the gardens as the weather was just too cold.

We've just got EH annual passes and this was our first trip -what a stunner. A 19 century hall, fantastic grounds, "gorge", medieval castele and Jacobean Manor, walks, lakes. we'll be back

A visit here is like visiting several attractions; there is the castle, there is the hall and there are several types of garden including a very atmospheric quarry garden.

My husband and I visit here regularly. This is an absolutely lovely place and it never feels too crowded even on busy days. The plants are lovely and there are lots of different types to see, something interesting every time you go.