Once inside in this house it comes just comes alive with pure wonderment. Without giving away too much of the surprise element the guide gives a very good narrative as you go round the house. Well worth a visit.

Wow! What an imagination the lovely owner John has! We had a tour today by John himself. This house is spectacular, each room with a story to tell full of interesting items. It’s a house that not only is pleasing to look at, there are smells too. Johns passion for his house comes over in his enthusiastic talk. I felt like a child again excited and in complete wonder at all that was around me. We then sat and had tea together, strangers who all seemed to connect in conversation and laughter. The house was alive with smiles and joy. Thank you John for sharing your beautiful talent and creativity with us today. As adults may we never lose that sense of wonder, it’s there if only we look…..

There are public tours, private tours, special events and you can stay here. So consider each review on the merit of what that person saw We did a public tour We were fortunate enough to have the creator as our guide. He usually only does private tours He has an amazing imagination which he brought to life A truly unique experience The time effort and money that have gone into this project are unbelievable We live within easy driving distance of here but had never heard of it until this week. Photos are discouraged on the group tours so look on their website or Google There is one room that you can't do on public tours (due to insurance) but you.can still see into it so not.an issue If you read my other reviews you will note that we rarely give 5 stars

Wow! If ever you fancy something special and different for a Weekend away then look no further.. Talliston House is an amazing getaway experience! You are welcomed by the owner/designer John (also a great Author) into a whole new World. So much attention to detail. You will marvel at it all. If you fancy a Souvenir I can wholeheartedly recommend his Online Shop and also his Books. The Village is lovely also. A beautiful Tudor Indian Restaurant just up the road and also a great Pub called The Angel & Harp just a stroll away through the Village. My Wife and I both had an unforgettable experience.

“Amazing” doesn’t begin to describe this house. From the moment you enter the garden you will transported to a magical fantasy world. So much to take in throughout the house and gardens. Great guides and a lovely intimate tour! Highly recommended. It would be wrong to share too many photos as it could spoil the surprises!

Really glad we did this tour, it's certainly something different. We thoroughly enjoyed seeing all the different rooms and how they'd been decorated/set up. Our guide Jane was informative and made the tour very interesting.

Intriguing, astounding, amazing, unique. Talliston House and Gardens is all of this and so much more. It was intrigue which brought us to the house in the first instance. Talliston had been mentioned to us by a friend, and so we booked an overnight stay. We arrived to a warm welcome from John, and then were left to settle into our home for the night. John’s home is astounding. His attention to detail throughout the house is wondrous. Whether you have chosen to visit because you are following the story from the books, or are just looking for a B&B for the night, you will never experience an environment like this anywhere else in the world. Talliston may have started as a humble council house, but the transformation is amazing. Staying in the house takes you on a journey from continent to continent, while also travelling through time. Not a detail has been spared as you encounter each room. A truly unique home from home, with a warm welcome, a great host and an characterful ambiance. Talliston House and Garden get 11 out of 10 in all categories from us.