Is this National Trust House WORTH visiting in the winter?

Описание: Join me, Explorer Jon, as I explore Mottisfont, a beautiful National Trust property set deep in the Hampshire countryside — and discover whether it’s really worth visiting in winter.

On a cold, wet winter’s day, we wander through Mottisfont’s gardens as a clear tributary of the River Test flows through the estate. Despite the season, the Winter Garden is full of colour, with snowdrops emerging and vibrant stems brightening the grey skies.

We seek out the ancient spring — the font that gave Mottisfont its name — before exploring the quiet walled garden, the wide open estate views, and the historic stables buzzing with half-term activity.

Later, we step inside Mottisfont House itself: a fascinating patchwork of history. Originally founded as an Augustinian priory in 1201, the house still reveals its medieval roots. Highlights include the atmospheric White Bedroom, a surprising crocodile story, changing art exhibitions inspired by Maud Russell, and the unforgettable Whistler Room — painted with trompe l’oeil murals by Rex Whistler that trick the eye into seeing carved stone.

We also descend into the medieval cellarium, a space so atmospheric it was used as a filming location for Dracula.

So, after a wet and chilly wander, was Mottisfont worth visiting in winter? Quiet, moody, and full of surprises — absolutely.

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📍 Location: Mottisfont, Hampshire
🏛️ Organisation: National Trust

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