We were having a few days in Northamptonshire and had earmarked 3 houses to visit. We were browsing what else there was, bearing in mind the weather forecast was not good and discovered this absolute gem! We loved A House for an Art Lover in Glasgow and also a recent visit to the Art Nouveau and Art Deco museum in Salamanca, Spain and knew we wanted to see this little treasure. It's very compact but a total treasure if you like the genre. It's been sympathetically been joined to the adjacent house with a modern glass extension and modern sculpture but it all seemed to fit together without detracting from the joy of it all. We knew nothing about Bassett-Lowe but instantly recognised his miniature model ship collection on the Antiques Roadshow on 24.9.23. The guide was brilliant and we tagged onto a tour just started, only 8 of us. At the end she filled us in the the bit we missed. Delightful gift shop too. 10/10

Very small house which shows a designer/architect working with the house owner. Very small but tour guide was effective and kept the interest levels up. Cafe prices steep. Parking on the road nearby was ok mid-week and 2 hours probably enough to cover the visit. Pictures on site give a good idea of what you’re going to see.

Spent a very pleasant time looking around this house. We were given a comprehensive introduction to the house and then walked around with a laminated information sheet that was very useful. A group of about six people came in just before us and we had the option to tag onto their guided tour or go around on our own. We opted to go on our own as the rooms are quite small and it would have been quite crowded! The Information sheets were fine. I think we could have done the whole house in 30 minutes but we waited for the group to move into the next room before we went in. It may have been better to see the room with more furnishings so we could see how the room looked at the time (eg the main bedroom), but otherwise it was a good visit. There were items on display cabinets on the way out plus a very nice shop. We didn't go in the coffee shop.

An absolute gem of a house, with such an attention to details. We visited in the morning which seems to be a quieter time than the afternoon. It was perfect as the rooms are small. We were given a comprehensive introduction on arrival by a gentleman then caught up with the guided tour. There are also laminated information sheets in every room. We had lunch at the recently refurbished Dining Room and it was very nice. I also want to thank Liz Jansson, the House Manager, who provided us with useful information prior to our visit, in particular the availability of parking facilities. It is much easier to park at Albion Place or Hazelwood Place than trying to find a parking bay at St John’s Victoria Prom.

Have been wanting to visit 78 Derngate for some time and wasn't disappointed. Our guide for the tour was excellent...highly informative and with a gentle sense of humour. The visit was relaxed with opportunities to explore the house in more detail on our own after the official tour. This is a gem of a place, restored to a very high standard and with great facilities.

Fascinating house. The only one designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh in England which has been restored to the way it was in 1916. Enthralling guided tour by a very knowledgeable enthusiast made us able to appreciate the house so much more. Delightful restaurant with an enormous and delicious afternoon tea for only £20 each. Please book in advance for this. Of further interest is that the house was designed for W J Bassett-Lowke who ran a successful model engineering company and is well known to railway modellers.

This was an unexpected gem of a place in Northampton. We booked our entrance online and did not realise that we would have a guided tour. Our tour guide was very helpful in pointing out the history, backgound and interesting points within the house. After the tour we were able to spend some time retracing our steps in the house and spend time in the well stocked shop as well as looking at the various art on display

Having been volunteers with the Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society in Glasgow, we had wanted to visit for years, but something always got in the way. We finally found ourselves in the area and made our way to this lovely place! We enjoyed an afternoon of hearing information about the house, touring the house at our own pace, having a delicious lunch and, since it was a beautiful day, sitting in the garden. We highly recommend a visit!

Excellent Visit and Attraction We had lunch before taking a tour. Good food and the afternoon tea option was generous in portion size and fair price. The tour was fascinating- excellent tour leader. Also nice garden area. Must see for Rennie Mackintosh lovers; but also if just interested in social/architecture/history