Montacute House is an Elizabethan house in Montacute, Somerset, United Kingdom, and a filming location for Sense and Sensibility (1995), Wolf Hall (2015) and The Libertine (2004) among other productions. Built in 1601, and is Grade I listed. It is owned by National Trust.
Location: Montacute House, The Borough, TA15 6XP, Montacute, Somerset, United Kingdom
Verified facts
- Located in Montacute, Montacute
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-2111, SRC-2112 - Built in 1601
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-2111, SRC-2112 - Architectural style: Elizabethan
confidence 90/100 · 4 recorded source groups · SRC-2111, SRC-2113, SRC-2112, SRC-6536 - Historic designation: Grade I listed
confidence 80/100 · 4 recorded source groups · SRC-2111, SRC-2113, SRC-3924, SRC-5941 - Appeared in Sense and Sensibility (movie, 1995)
confidence 80/100 · 6 recorded source groups · SRC-2111, SRC-2113, SRC-6566, SRC-6567, SRC-6633, SRC-9938 - Owned by National Trust
confidence 95/100 · 11 recorded source groups · SRC-2111, SRC-2113, SRC-6568, SRC-6569, SRC-6634, SRC-6635, SRC-10180, SRC-12579, SRC-12914, SRC-13220, SRC-5941 - Appeared in Wolf Hall (tv, 2015)
confidence 85/100 · 4 recorded source groups · SRC-4321, SRC-4388, SRC-7681, SRC-7682 - Appeared in The Libertine (movie, 2004)
confidence 75/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-10482, SRC-6566, SRC-11080 - Appeared in The Hound of the Baskervilles (tv, 2000)
confidence 75/100 · 4 recorded source groups · SRC-2111, SRC-10483, SRC-14242, SRC-14411
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10180 — Britain Express — Montacute House, Somerset (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10482 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Libertine_(2005_film) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10483 — https://alexonfilm.com/2026/02/25/the-hound-of-the-baskerville-2000/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11080 — The DiCamillo Companion — Montacute House (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12579 — Wikidata — Montacute House (Q1635679) (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12914 — Cool Places Britain — Montacute House (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13220 — Visit Somerset — Montacute House, National Trust (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-14242 — The Movie Database (TMDB) — The Hound of the Baskervilles (2000) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14411 — England Rover — Montacute House (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-2111 — Montacute House — Wikipedia (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2112 — National Trust — Montacute House (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2113 — The History of Montacute House, Somerset — Historic UK (Tier 3, history_portal; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3924 — parksandgardens.org (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4321 — loveproperty.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4388 — historyextra.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5941 — Historic England — National Heritage List for England, Montacute House (List Entry 1252021) (Tier 1, government; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6536 — Britain Express — Montacute House, Somerset (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6566 — Movie-Locations.com — Sense And Sensibility (1995) filming locations (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6567 — Almost Ginger — Sense and Sensibility Filming Locations in England (Tier 3, news; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6568 — National Trust — Montacute House's history (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6569 — European Garden Heritage Network (EGHN) — Montacute House (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6633 — IMDb — Sense and Sensibility (1995) Filming locations (Tier 2, film database; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6634 — Art UK – National Trust, Montacute House (Tier 2, arts_catalogue; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6635 — National Trust Collections – Montacute House (Tier 2, museum_collection; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7681 — Wolf Hall filming locations — National Trust (official) (Tier 1, official; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7682 — How Montacute House brought Wolf Hall to life — National Portrait Gallery (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9938 — Reelstreets — Sense and Sensibility (1995) filming locations (Tier 2, film_location_database; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
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Source tiers are internal classifications, not guarantees of accuracy or independence.
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personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Plan Your Visit
Hours: Open most of the year; garden approx 10:00-17:00, house approx 11:00-16:00 (varies by season).
Admission: Admission charged (currently reduced to reflect ongoing conservation/upper-floor closure); National Trust members free. Check official page for current price.
Frequently asked questions
How is Montacute House connected to Sense and Sensibility?
Montacute House, in Montacute, Somerset, has a documented connection to Sense and Sensibility. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include The Hound of the Baskervilles, The Libertine, Wolf Hall.
How is Montacute House connected to The Hound of the Baskervilles?
Montacute House, in Montacute, Somerset, has a documented connection to The Hound of the Baskervilles. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include Sense and Sensibility, The Libertine, Wolf Hall.
How is Montacute House connected to The Libertine?
Montacute House, in Montacute, Somerset, has a documented connection to The Libertine. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include Sense and Sensibility, The Hound of the Baskervilles, Wolf Hall.
How is Montacute House connected to Wolf Hall?
Montacute House, in Montacute, Somerset, has a documented connection to Wolf Hall. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include Sense and Sensibility, The Hound of the Baskervilles, The Libertine.
Can you visit Montacute House?
Yes — Montacute House is open to the public. Hours: Open most of the year; garden approx 10:00-17:00, house approx 11:00-16:00 (varies by season).. Admission: Admission charged (currently reduced to reflect ongoing conservation/upper-floor closure); National Trust members free. Check official page for current price..
Where is Montacute House located?
Montacute House is located in Montacute, Somerset.