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Standen itself is an unattractive house and the gardens aren't special. However, if you are a William Morris fan you'll love the interiors. The National Trust café is fun and worth a visit, as is the quaint little shop. If you are a National Trust member already Standen is perhaps worth a visit, but if you have to pay to get in I'd consider going somewhere else.
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This house was built at the end of the 1800s as a family weekend and holiday home for the Beale family. It has a very comfortable and friendly atmosphere so that the visitor can imagine the big family parties that took place. The wallpapers are William Morris designs. The gardens are being beautifully restored to their origin state as the lady of the house was a very keen gardener. Various special events laid on for chilren. Splendid old barn transformed into restaurant. Well worth a visit.
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The house is known for it lovely Morris interior and is interesting to visit. The house feels more like a home than many of the national trust properties and contains a lot of original furniture and fittings. There are good views from the gardens and its possible to walk around the estate including an interesting woodland area.
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If you go to standen make sure you park at the bottom car park and go on the trail through the deep woods which is nice as not a lot if people know about that! There is a bridge, stairs, benches, we pretend we are looking out for the fairies and the trolls when we go. It's a lovely family afternoon and they do a great Easter egg trial at Easter!
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Behind the scenes tours were advertised in our National Trust Newsletter. We had been to this house, the home of the Beale Family, before.This one hour tour was set to run at 30 minute intervals. It really was behind the scenes. We were taken first of all to the kitchen where we sipped spiced cider warmed on the black-leaded range. Then it was through the servants area, down to the cellars, up the narrow oak stairs to bedrooms and landings up to the attics, the water filtration system and the huge slate tank. Then up to the top of the tower, overlooking chimneys,, kitchen gardens etc. We walked around the outside balcony to see the breathtaking views of kent and sussex countryside and the modern (built in the 60's) Weirwood Reservoir. Everywhere we went it was clear that the Architect Philip Webb was ahead of his time and designed the house with the comfort of both the family and their servants in mind. In short we thoroughly enjoyed our peek into the living house.
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Newly opened over Christmas period, had a lovely festive feel.Volunteers very helpful and knowledgeable.
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Maybe it's better to come in the summer when the gardens are prettier. The house belonged to a solicitor so not much interesting history. The food in cafe looked congealed and horrible. Wouldn't return. There are much nicer national trust places to visit.
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A splendid house with some wonderful pre Raphaelite and arts and craft movement pieces. The decoration of the house and much of the contents were designed by William Morris for a friend of his who was a wealthy doctor. A lovely Burne Jones stained glass window. The garden is excellent as well, sloping down towards the Medway valley. Well worth a visit. A National Trust property.
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We visited Standen on a bitter cold February Saturday. Needless to say, we enjoyed the interior much more than the exterior. Inside was the best Arts and Crafts period decor that we've so far seen with lovely William Morris wallpapers and fabric designs and a really warm, welcoming feeling overall. We took two looks around the house, which I would recommend as there is so much to miss the first time. The gardens were very muddy in places and weren't at their best at the end of winter, so we agreed that we'd love to visit again in the growing season. If you're visiting in the winter, take wellies for the outside!The barn restaurant served up typical National Trust food, a lot of which I always find quite basic and uninspired, but the delicious hot vegetable tagine was welcome on such a chilly day.Be aware, much of the garden has steps which are steep in places and this is not a good place for wheelchair users and the gardens could be difficult for people with walking impairments.
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There are lovely pieces by William Morris and William de Morgan. An arts and crafts lover should definitely visit. The gardens are wonderful too. A must for National Trust members