This is a fabulous place to visit. History comes alive when you stand in front of the fireplace where pilgrims warmed themselves before travelling on to the great cathedrals like Canterbury. Every room oozes charm and a sense of timelessness. Our visit was greatly enhanced by being shown around by the owners who did so much to restore and maintain this national asset. They revealed hidden passageways and brought the characters associated with this home to life. We were particularly fascinated by the connections to Oscar Wilde and The Importance of Being Earnest. Whether the owners are there or a volunteer shows you around you will be enchanted by your visit. There is also a tearoom and gardens. Highly recommended. (Note: no photographs can be taken inside.)

Fascinating house with an eclectic collection of items on display. Parking available but we used the free public car park in the lovely little village, just a few minutes walk from the house. The volunteers friendly and informative. Volunteer Jeffery very informative when we were in the music room. An unexpected extension to the Tudor House. A4 cards in rooms giving brief information about some artefacts on display. I think worth five stars but a lack of in-depth information for many displays, or a guide book, was a bit frustrating. What is the connection with HMS Victory and with Napoleon? We didn't discover.

Such an interesting house and really bought to life by the knowledgeable guides . Fascinating history and some intriguing collections belonging to the owners . We were fortunate in that the owners were around during our visit and happy to answer questions. We had a lovely chat with one of the gentlemen in the music room . The weather was good when we visited and we enjoyed the beautiful gardens before stopping for tea and delicious cake in the tea room . A most enjoyable afternoon.