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Ashdown House

An extraordinary Dutch-style 17th century house, perched on the Berkshire Downs and famous for it's association with Elizabeth of Bohemia. (The Winter Queen) Charles I's sister, to whom the house was consecrated.

The interior has an impressive great staircase rising from the hall to the attic, and important paintings contemporary with the house.

There are spectacular views from the roof over the formal parterre, lawns and surrounding countryside, as well as beautiful walks in the neighbouring Ashdown woods. Nearby Weathercock Hill and Alfred's Castle, an iron age fort where King Alfred is rumoured to have defeated the Danes, also offer fine walking.

	Ashdown House, Lambourn, Newbury. 01488 72584 Admission: Hall, stairway, roof and grounds April to end October, Wed & Sat. (Guided tours only) 2.15, 3.15, and 4.15 from front door. Woodland: Open all year, daily except Friday, dawn to dusk. No tea room, but picnic area near the free car park. Dogs on leads, and only in woodland. Ashdown House is a National Trust Property More information about Ashdown House on www.nationaltrust.org.uk

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