Discover the eerie echoes of the past at Barrington Court, a Tudor manor home devoid of collections and furnishings. Explore a home rich of memories using your mind and senses, where light fills the rooms and you feel as if you can nearly touch the past.

The Lyle family rescued and rebuilt the property from destruction in the 1920s, when the Court House resembled a barn rather than the magnificent manor house that it is now. Close your eyes and you’ll nearly be able to hear and see the sounds and images of the spectacular parties hosted in Barrington’s heyday in the great hall. On the first level, listen for the sounds of children evacuees who called Barrington home during the Second World War.

Stroll through the Gertrude Jekyll-inspired gardens, which are a treat for all the senses with their emphasis on plant variety and colours. The stone-walled kitchen garden, which produces a variety of delectable fruits and vegetables, will inspire you to grow your own garden or allotment. Don’t just take their word for it; swing by the Strode House Restaurant to sample these home-grown delicacies.

Barrington Court was prominently featured in the BBC’s recent critically praised production of Hilary Mantel’s Wolf Hall.