Dyrham Park is a beautiful Baroque country house set in 110ha (274 acres) of garden and parkland, designed by Talman for William Blathwayt, Secretary of War during the reign of William III. As a consquence of Blathwayt’s royal connections and influential uncle Thomas Povey, the house was to become a showcase for his taste in Dutch decorative arts. The collection includes delftware, paintings and furniture; later 18th-century additions include furniture by Gillows and Linnell. Restored Victorian domestic rooms include kitchens, tenants’ hall and delft-tiled dairy. What’s new in 2004: Guided tours of house 11:30 every Monday during the season (max. 20)