Despite its tragic history, Dunsland today is a beautiful and intriguing place where one can stumble across decorative building stones, a coachhouse, fish ponds and other features of a bygone era that still remain hidden by foliage. Its secret gardens and ancient parkland have become a peaceful haven for many rare plants and wildlife, such as lichens and insects. Ancient oak and chestnut trees (some believed to be over 600 years old) stand sentinel over the site where the grand house would have stood. Beautiful woodland has reclaimed the once cultivated ground, and nature groups such as the Holsworthy Beekeeping Society now use the site for their apiary.
“Dunsland would be a very different place today if not for the catastrophic fire,” said Lead Ranger, Justin Seedhouse. “Today when you visit, the place has a quiet and eerie feel as if Dunsland is sleeping, waiting for its stories to be re-awakened.”