Cistercian Monks, the Titanic and Strawberry Teas are woven into the history of this wonderful 400yr old country Estate. Today the original house is available for you to rent, the attached barns and stables, no longer required to house horses and keep hay have been converted into independently owned homes.

Townson Ground House is a celebration of comfort and style. Owned by Interior Designer Jayne Reeve and her husband Joe, renovations took place in 2007 and the house now offers self-catering accommodation for 14 guests.

Perfect for the extended family or a group of friends, charm emanates from the relaxed interiors. Fall into floral sofas and warm your toes around the open fires in the sitting room; eat hearty meals around the huge rustic French dining table next door. Each bedroom wows, one has its own copper bath, another an antique bed, Colefax and Fowler wall papers and reclaimed Belgium tiles bring colour and detail to cool en-suite bathrooms.