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Montacute House - Cedar Lawn and Lord Curzon's Pavilion

Montacute, Somerset, TA15 6XP

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Summary

  • View information about opening hours.
  • Amenities in this area include: gardens.
  • The most accessible entrance has step-free level access and an open entrance with no doors.
  • There is not a member of staff available for help and assistance.
  • The following are also available: seating.
  • This site is not part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
  • The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is to the left after exiting the visitor reception. View information about this toilet (new tab).
  • There is a separate exit.
  • The exit has step-free level access and a gate.

Route to (Cedar Lawn and Lord Curzon's Pavilion)

  • From the visitor reception, go straight ahead towards the house.
    Go between the hedges and turn right between the house and the café ordering point entrance.
    Turn right opposite the East Court entrance and you will be in the Cedar Lawn.
  • The route to the area is step-free level.
  • Path surfaces along the route are compact earth.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is no accessible shuttle to this area.

Outdoor Spaces

  • This information is for the access point located on the right after the café ordering point entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the area.
  • There is open access at the surveyed access point.
  • The width of the gap is 160cm.
  • The following outdoor facilities are available: formal gardens.
  • The outdoor spaces include the following surfaces: grass, compact earth and loose stones.
  • Footpaths are available in all of the outdoor space.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is step-free level access around some of the area.
  • There are less than 3 steps without handrails in the main areas.
  • There is a step to access the cut flower border near the exit.
  • There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

Attraction / Exhibit (Lord Curzon's Pavilion)

  • Access into the area is via a step.
  • There is 1 step, which is unmarked, with no handrails.
  • The majority of walkway widths are over 180cm.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise here.
  • The exhibits do not have hearing assistance systems.
  • There is step-free level access around the area.
  • There are bench seats available in the area.
  • Flooring in the area is not smooth and even.
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to uneven paving/tiles.
  • Lighting levels are varied.

Exit (Car Park)

  • The exit is located to the right, between the hedges with the house behind you.
  • There is step-free level access at the exit.
  • There is a single manual gate which is permanently open.
  • The width of the opening is 93cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the exit with a height of more than 1.5cm.

Equipment and Resources to Borrow

  • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: manual wheelchairs. It is highly recommended that these are booked in advance, where this is possible. Please check the National Trust website for details.
  • You can borrow these from the visitor reception and the house. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
  • Powered mobility vehicles cannot be borrowed or hired.