Kelmscott Manor

Having been a bit jaded by some of the houses I’ve seen lately, this was a complete and utter joy. The place itself is real Cotswold country and the house itself an old farmhouse/Manor House of little rooms. Im not a massive fan of Morris, but I loved this place and what it had on show. Not overwhelming, but everything was a gem. The attic rooms were just magical. Lovely simple gardens of ancient persimmons and quince add to the charm. There is an old wooden loo tucked away in the back garden such as was used commonly in its day- worth a look. The guides and staff were delightful, jolly, unintrusive and very knowledgable.

A must for anyone interested in the Arts and Crafts movement and William Morris in particular. Also a fascinating recent history and renovation. It is near the start of the river Thames and the Thames Path is nearby. A beautiful garden and a restful atmosphere. Good café for a freshly prepared snack. It's a member of the Historic Houses Association.

If you are into William Morris, then this is a must. Examples or photos of many of his works are displayed here and all explained by an army of knowledgeable volunteers, who guide you through the house. The gardens are glorious, especially in mid summer when we visited. There is an off-site carpark, about half a mile away from the main house which can be walked easily if you are able or hitch a ride from the free minibus service. You can either book and pay in advance with a time slot or turn up at the site office and pay. There is also a very good, though pricey cafeteria and gift shop.

Fascinating place to visit and gain an increased understanding of the arts and crafts movement. Book ahead as it's timed tickets for entry to the house itself although you can enjoy the garden etc. ahead of this. We enjoyed a gentle stroll through the village from the car park to the house although there is a shuttle bus available. The staff were all absolutely delicious delightful, so friendly and super helpful. We enjoyed refreshments and explored the garden before our timed tickets for the house. There's plenty of information but talking to the guides is recommended as they are all highly knowledgeable and really bring their stories to life. Before leaving we went back to the cafe for some delicious salads which were great value for money. Highly recommend a visit!

One of our best tourism visits in recent years. Such a warm welcome from all the cheerful staff, room guides and catering who couldn't be more helpful. There is a free frequent EV shuttle bus from the carpark to the house for those in need of mobility assistance. The house tea room, shop and gardens are divine. An absolute must for all William, Jane and May Morris and Arts & Crafts afficionados. Thank you for making our visit exceptional.

Beautiful country house and garden areas of William and Jane Morris and their family. Beautiful furniture and furnishings, loved reading about everything in more detail after my visit in the guide book. Tranquil and timeless atmosphere, transported back to the late 1800s.

Lovely house in a fantastic setting. I found the attic rooms and the staircase up to them the high light. There is a nice circular walk along the river Thames circling back to the Plough pub. There used to be some great William Morris design pieces in the shop.

Home of William Morris, all the staff in shop and cafe friendly and helpful,guides very knowledgeable and nice garden to walk around.Free carpark,10 min walk or use the shuttle bus.

For those who love William Morris wallpaper and fabrics, this is the place to visit. Kelmscott is the former home of William Morris and the entire home was decorated by him. We found it incredible that so much of his work survived in such good condition. This was well worth the visit.