Platform 3

What a fascinating place, so much to see. Thoroughly enjoyed the visit. Just a slight criticism about the lighting in the house, some rooms (and I appreciate why to a certain extent), are a little bit too dark and makes some things difficult to see as in finite detail. The volunteers are welcoming and very knowledgeable. Special thanks go to Becky who is a font of knowledge and very helpful, nothing too much trouble.

We've been a few times now and as always enjoyed viewing Mr straws house. Glad to see the tea section has been opened to have a cuppa inside with vintage music playing to set the atmosphere or you can have your drink in the gardens.only biscuits and crisps served no sandwiches. Guide meets and greets you outside giving us information before entering the house. Car park opposite the house which was once an orchard belonging to Mr Straw. Two outside toilets for the public

This house is owned by Straw’s family. The artefacts which they used were also shown in the house which is around 100years old.The entry fee is £8 pounds. There is enough parking space just opposite of the house. We can spend a lot of time here. This house will give us a little tour. The dress that is used in that period is also shown here, the house hold items and the artefacts that are used by the family.

An unusual edition to the National Trust properties, being a regular semi-detached house originally belonging to the Straw family from 100 years ago. The artefacts are regular everyday items found in houses in the 1920s to 1950s, including dumping rooms and areas that most houses have. It's surprisingly large for a semi house though, with the route through the house ending up in the neighbouring property where you start out (the reception and small shop and second-hand bookshop). You will need to book in advance as entrance is usually limited to 4 people per 15 minute slot, and currently only Thursday and Friday (this can change so check the website first and book). Once in the house, after an introduction, you can make your own way round and take as much time as you need. We found an hour was plenty of time to see everything. There is quite a lot of car park space right across the other side of the road in their own car park by the orchard.

What a fabulous house enjoyed looking round and learning about the Straw family. It's been left unchanged since they lived there in the 1920s and the stories of the two brothers(William and Walter) who lived there until their deaths the last being 1990 was astonishing. We spent some time upstairs with a lady called Sheila who actually knew the brothers from being a child she is amazing and told us lots of stories about the Straw family. A thoroughly enjoyable experience thank you to all the volunteers at Mr Straws House.

A real hidden gem. I’m always drawn to the utility rooms in historic houses – they’re my favourites. The bathroom, kitchen and outside loo didn’t disappoint. The kitchen was fantastically spartan! I'd love to think the interior of our Victorian house once looked like this; having a super-trendy Tutankhamun-inspired stair runner. It’s incredible good fortune for us, and for generations to follow, that we have access to this time capsule. I think homes like this are more common than we realise but next to none get saved for us to experience an all encompassing immersion into how we used to live. The staff there were very knowledgeable and happy to answer my many questions. Including my preoccupation as to why a radio set wasn’t present. There is a reason…