National Trust - Saltram — Attraction in Plymouth

An incredible time capsule of the beautiful and jointly, the regal. Thank God for the National Trust, as they’ve long engendered and fostered preserving landmark buildings, castles and all sorts dabbling in and out of British history. Saltram House offers an incredibly breathtaking experience and step through hundreds of years all at an extremely reasonable fare. This Christmas was The Nutcracker theme, in which decor of each room was tailored and completely fashioned to adhere to a running narrative of the aforementioned suite/ballet. It was completely charming and breathtaking in all the best ways possible. A lot of love and attention went into making sure that all was period authentic and every physical article had subtle referencing of the great “Nutcracker “. Thematically, it was truly a sight and sound that was intoxicating. Year round, the house and grounds are close by to residents and visitors to the Plymouth region. The house has also lived on in cinema, being featured in a number of high profile Hollywood films that cater to those who love Victorian era romanticism. A superb outing and a great experience with kind and attentive staff and a nice spot for tea on the grounds. Beautiful enveloping landscapes further cement these grounds as a picture perfect outing. Highly...

A lovely, well kept mansion house, some parts dating back to tudor times, the majority is 18th century. Housing an extensive collection of classical paintings and portraits, one by Rubens and some by Sir Joshua Reynolds who was a frequent visitor. Bought and extended by the Parker family in the 18th century. The volunteer guides were very engaging and keen to pass on information about the house and art collection and of the family who owned the house in the 1700s. An interesting couple of rooms upstairs decorated in a Chinese style. The ceilings in the house are worth studying, ask to borrow their mirror to get a more comfortable view. There are 2 cafes, which can be accessed from the estate parkland if you're not visiting the house itself. There are gardens outside to visit, which are nicely laid out. Next to this is an orangery, which is used as an art space on occasions. The parkland of the greater estate is popular with walkers or cyclists with varying levels of difficulty. I don't know if you have to pay to park, I couldn't see any machines, but as a N.T. member it would be free anyway. All in all, this property has lots to...

Enjoyed a day here visiting the house, the gardens, and walking some of the estate.

Also had a small lunch here.

The house is excellent with the ground floor open for viewing. Lots of interesting things to see including a very special inlaid desk.

Many high quality paintings by English painter Sir Joshua Reynolds.

Many of the staff in the rooms were very knowledgeable and had a lot to offer. I thought they struck a good balance between wanting to provide information but not being intrusive or, for the most part, patronising.

Being close to Plymouth, and in August, there were many families and mothers with children. The estate provided a special area to entertain them and everybody seemed happy.

The house wasn't very busy as it's not ideal for small children, of course.

Tragically much if the house is closed due to lack of volunteers. There are 90 rooms but we saw perhaps 20. Hence 5 * instead of 5* for this review.

Looking back, I think we may have missed some of the gardens so I can't comment on them! Maybe we...