Things to see & do
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Visiting Shute Barton
Visiting Shute Barton
Shute Barton is primarily a holiday cottage. As such it is only open to the public for guided tours four weekends every year. Tours do not require booking.
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An unforgettable holiday
An unforgettable holiday
Enjoy an unforgettable holiday staying in this beautiful medieval manor house, equipped with the latest modern facilities. Nestled in the charming Axe Valley and accessed through an awe-inspiring fortified gatehouse, Shute Barton is perfect for a family holiday or vacation with a large group of friends.
© Mike Henton
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Take a peek
Take a peek
Take a look at this impressive gothic manor dating back to the 15th century.
© National Trust
An unforgettable holiday
Take a peek
The house dates back to the mid fifteenth century
© National Trust
Guided tours
Enjoy a guided tour around this beautiful gothic manor, one of the most important surviving non-fortified manor houses of the Middle Ages. From gothic windows and spiral staircases to 17th-century panelling, this beautiful building is bursting with history.
Take a look at the great kitchen containing what is believed to be the largest fireplace in England and was capable of roasting two oxen together. Here you can see an engraving of the coming of age party of Sir John Reeve de la Pole which lasted three days and included 2,000 guests.
On the second floor you can discover the medieval grand hall complete with its original collar-beam roof. Take a look at the drawing room with its beautiful 17th-century panelling and then take a peek at the servants' quarters.
Our guided tours are only available on four weekends each year. Check our opening times page and put a date in your diary.