This superb Georgian house designed by William and Robert Adam is one of Scotland’s finest stately homes.
Mellerstain is a unique example of Adam design, with exquisite plaster ceilings and beautiful interior decoration. Uncover fine period furniture and marvellous art collections including work by Van Dyck, Gainsborough, Ramsay, Aitken and Nasmyth.
Explore the prize winning Italian styled terrace gardens by Blomfield and beautiful lakeside and woodland walks. The grounds are a haven for wildlife, including roe deer, kingfishers and red squirrels. Outdoor shoes recommended.
Facilities also include a coffee shop, contemporary art exhibition (6 July - 2 Sept), children’s play area and holiday cottages.
The main floor, lower floor and garden terrace all have disabled access, and a disabled toilet is available on the lower floor and the courtyard. There is limited access to the remaining gardens and grounds.
Gradings
- 4 Historic House
Awards
- Welcome Schemes
Ancestral Welcome 2012
Opening Times
| Tours by arrangement (01/01/2013 - 30/04/2014) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| 2013 Opening Times (03/05/2013 - 30/09/2013) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 11:30 | 17:00 |
| Tuesday | Closed | |
| Wednesday | Closed | |
| Thursday | Closed | |
| Friday | 11:30 | 17:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30 | 17:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30 | 17:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 11:30 | 17:00 |
* May - Sept (Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon)
Gardens & Coffee Shop - 11.30am - 5pm
House - 12.30pm - 5pm (last entry 4.15pm)
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