As far as we know, the family’s history started when Elizabeth de Whitemore married into the Boughay family at some point in the 14th century. Then the Mainwarigs arrived when Alice Boughay married Edward in 1546 - and they have been there ever since. Between 1863 and 1920, the house was let out to the pottery manufacturer Thomas Twyford. You may recognise his name as he was the brain behind the invention of the single-piece ceramic flush toilet.

 History opens up inside too, because you go into a 19th-century porch, but then move through into a hallway with early Georgian architecture. These are all signs of its renovations throughout the years, but the original timber structures you will see are much older than this.

 Be sure to see the 17th-century stable block in the grounds as it is one of the few of its kind in the UK. Its red sandstone, cobbled floor and oak stalls are true to its Elizabethan origin.  Nobody knows who designed the parkland, but experts think that its similar to landscapes by the famous Lancelot Brown (more commonly known as Capability Brown). Don’t miss the waterfall 1800. The main path up to the house, lined with trees and perfectly mowed lawns with a prime front-view of Hall, makes for a memorable walk and photo spot.