Montacute House

See also: Category:Montacute House.

Montacute House is a late Elizabethan country house in the South Somerset village of Montacute. It built by Sir Edward Phelips, whose descendants occupied it until the early 20th century.

General views

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Exterior east front

The East front, the original approach to the mansion, once faced a large entrance court. It was built in what came to be considered the English Renaissance style.

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  Statues of the Nine Worthies in niches on the piers of the Long Gallery

Exterior west front

After the house was remodelled and the west front rebuilt, this became the main entrance.

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Interior

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  The library
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  The Long Gallery
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  The window of the Great Chamber depicts the arms of families connected to the Phelips by marriage.
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  The Hall Chamber

Exterior buildings and surroundings

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  The garden pavilions, all that remains of the former entrance court.
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  The Pudding House
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  Glass House
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  Gatehouse at the southern entrance
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  The park