Montacute
Montacute House is an Elizabethan Renaissance gem, and makes a stunning backdrop to the graceful gardens around it. Here, fine lawns are surrounded by neatly-trimmed yews, while a sunken lawn is backed by pavilions and walls with balustrades and pinnacles. Also, Montacute's tree-lined West Drive can be seen in Sense and Sensibility (1995), which was partially filmed here (find some more of Somerset's famous film locations here). Visitors can have a meal or snack at the courtyard café, or pick up a gift in the shop.