Island Hall

An important mid 18th century mansion of great charm, owned and restored by an award-winning interior designer. This family home has lovely Georgian rooms, with fine period detail, and interesting possessions relating to the owners' ancestors since their first occupation of the house in 1800. A tranquil riverside setting with formal gardens and ornamental island forming part of the grounds in an area of Best Landscape. Octavia Hill, the Victorian reformer, and a founder of the National Trust, who stayed at Island Hall at least twice in 1859 and 1865, would instantly recognise the house and grounds, and she says in a letter to her sister "This is the loveliest, dearest old house, I never was in such a one before." Opening Times: 4, 11, 18, 25 Jul: 2.30 - 5pm. Last admittance 4.30pm