This baroque mansion, built in 1704 and set in an historical landscape park, has become famous as a graphic illustration of the country house in decline. Little restored, the house contains the spectacular natural history collection of the Harpur Crewe family, as well as a magnificent 18th century state bed, and interiors that are essentially unchanged sine the 1880s. Set in open parkland, which features a beautiful walled garden an interesting collection of garden buildings, including an orangery and unusual Auricula Theatre.