Treasurer's House, Martock

Treasurer's House in Martock is a small medieval house, one of the oldest inhabited houses in Somerset and still a private home that the National Trust opens on a limited number of days each season. The Great Hall was completed in 1293, a kitchen was added in the 15th century, and the solar block keeps an unusual medieval wall painting. The house began as the parsonage of the neighbouring church and took its name from the Treasurer of Wells Cathedral, who later held it. Visits are by guided tour, led by the tenants or a volunteer, and reviewers praise their knowledge, single out the hall and the old kitchen, admire the courtyard garden and treat the house as a quick stop between Montacute, Tintinhull and Barrington Court. Tips from visitors: opening days are very limited, so check the Trust's page or ring before setting out and book the tour where asked; there is only a small lay-by outside, with more parking on the village streets, and no toilets.