Had a lovely Sunday carvery here today, so much better than the hustle and bustle of various pub chains, good food and lovely staff, we will definitely be back
Had our little boys christening party here this Sunday. The carvery was gorgeous and all the staff was fab getting the tables ready for us. Had the main room to ourselves which was amazing. Just the weather could have been better to enjoy the outside space. Thank you x
We've been a few times now and as always enjoyed viewing Mr straws house. Glad to see the tea section has been opened to have a cuppa inside with vintage music playing to set the atmosphere or you can have your drink in the gardens.only biscuits and crisps served no sandwiches. Guide meets and greets you outside giving us information before entering the house. Car park opposite the house which was once an orchard belonging to Mr Straw. Two outside toilets for the public
An unusual edition to the National Trust properties, being a regular semi-detached house originally belonging to the Straw family from 100 years ago. The artefacts are regular everyday items found in houses in the 1920s to 1950s, including dumping rooms and areas that most houses have. It's surprisingly large for a semi house though, with the route through the house ending up in the neighbouring property where you start out (the reception and small shop and second-hand bookshop).
You will need to book in advance as entrance is usually limited to 4 people per 15 minute slot, and currently only Thursday and Friday (this can change so check the website first and book). Once in the house, after an introduction, you can make your own way round and take as much time as you need. We found an hour was plenty of time to see everything.
There is quite a lot of car park space right across the other side of the road in their own car park by the orchard.
Great experience at Mr Straw’s house today! We have a lovely little tour and we’re able to appreciate each of the rooms independently and peacefully. I would recommend this place. There is parking on site and staff are knowledgeable and friendly too. Beware that the steps around the house are steep.
Step back in time, lovely house, great cosy period setting.
Very knowledgeable guides, we had a wonderful time at Mr Staws house.
What a fascinating place, so much to see. Thoroughly enjoyed the visit. Just a slight criticism about the lighting in the house, some rooms (and I appreciate why to a certain extent), are a little bit too dark and makes some things difficult to see as in finite detail. The volunteers are welcoming and very knowledgeable. Special thanks go to Becky who is a font of knowledge and very helpful, nothing too much trouble.
What an interesting place, guide was informative. We hadn't pre_booked but we're lucky they had a cancellation. So pre-book well worth a visit. Like stepping back in time.
Pre booking essential. Well worth a visit very well organised, excellent volunteers and staff. Do hope the damp problem can be sorted and no items badly damaged.
Intriguing, dark inside to preserve the interior,so if you have poor eyesight maybe not for you or if you have problems with steps and stairs. The family story is interesting, better with a tour guide I would think, no interior guide available when we visited but still enjoyable.
Excellent place to visit, brilliant and knowledgeable guide (although the house is self guided)
A real hidden gem. I’m always drawn to the utility rooms in historic houses – they’re my favourites. The bathroom, kitchen and outside loo didn’t disappoint. The kitchen was fantastically spartan!
I'd love to think the interior of our Victorian house once looked like this; having a super-trendy Tutankhamun-inspired stair runner.
It’s incredible good fortune for us, and for generations to follow, that we have access to this time capsule. I think homes like this are more common than we realise but next to none get saved for us to experience an all encompassing immersion into how we used to live.
The staff there were very knowledgeable and happy to answer my many questions. Including my preoccupation as to why a radio set wasn’t present. There is a reason…
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