This quintessential Tudor house, with its magnificent gatehouse and complete with accessible Priest´s Hole, was built in 1482 by the Bedingfield family, who still live here. The rooms show the development from medieval austerity to neo-gothic Victorian comfort, and include an outstanding display of embroidery worked by Mary, Queen of Scots and Bess of Hardwick. The attractive gardens feature a French parterre, walled orchard and kitchen garden. There are delightful woodland walks and an interesting Catholic chapel.