Mompesson House

The house, featured in the award-winning film Sense and Sensibility, has magnificent plasterwork and a fine oak staircase. As well as pieces of good-quality period furniture, the house contains the Turnbull Collection of 18th-century drinking glasses. Outside, the delightful walled garden has a pergola and traditional herbaceous borders

Name and credits for images of Mompesson House, Salisbury

Reference: 33316

Description of image – A full frontal exterior of Mompesson House, built in 1701 by Charles Mompesson.

Credit for photograph: Nick Meers

Copyright: ©NTPL/Nick Meers

Reference: 71784

Description of image – A view of the South Front from the garden showing the conservatory added in the 1940’s and two large stone urns. This was formerly the home of Leonard and Virginia Woolf.

Credit for photograph: Eric Crichton

Copyright: ©NTPL/Eric Crichton

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