Do I need a permit to film at Montacute House?

Yes — filming on or around Montacute House typically requires a permit. Allow roughly 5–10 working days lead time for most UK councils. Interior shoots on private property may also need owner consent.

Is parking available at Montacute House?

On-site parking is available at Montacute House. Capacity varies — confirm crew-vehicle numbers with the venue before the day.

How much does it cost to film at Montacute House?

Montacute House sits in the ££ band. Typical UK film-location day rates range from under £200 for simple interior shoots to well over £1,000 for period properties and landmark venues. Confirm with the venue directly.

What crew size is suitable for Montacute House?

Montacute House can accommodate a large crew of 15+ including feature-film unit requirements, trucks, and extras.

Has anything been filmed at Montacute House before?

Montacute House appears on Filmshoot's UK location index because it has a documented track record or strong characteristics for film and photography. Specific production credits aren't displayed unless publicly confirmed by the venue — ask the venue directly or check ScreenSkills and IMDb Locations for verified credits.

Montacute House — film location in Yeovil

Montacute House

Yeovil · TA15

Summary

An Elizabethan National Trust mansion in Somerset with England’s longest Long Gallery, used as a filming location for Sense and Sensibility (1995), The Libertine (2004), Wolf Hall (BBC, 2014), and The Hound of the Baskervilles (2000 TV).

About this location

Montacute House stands in the village of Montacute near Yeovil in Somerset. It was built around 1598 for Sir Edward Phelips, a lawyer who later became Speaker of the House of Commons and chief prosecutor of the Gunpowder Plotters. The design is attributed to the mason William Arnold, who also worked at Cranborne Manor and Wadham College, Oxford. The house is built in the English Renaissance manner from local Ham Hill stone, the warm golden-orange material also used for the Somerset churches of the area.

The east front — the original principal entrance — has Dutch gables decorated with carved stone monkeys and other animals. The principal rooms include the Great Chamber and, on the top floor, the Long Gallery, at 172 feet the longest in England. The Long Gallery now serves as an outpost of the National Portrait Gallery, displaying Tudor and Jacobean portraits from the collection. The house passed from the Phelips family in 1931 and was given to the National Trust through the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings; it was one of the Trust’s first great houses.

Sense and Sensibility (1995, director Ang Lee, starring Emma Thompson and Kate Winslet) filmed several scenes at Montacute, using the house for exterior and interior sequences. The Libertine (2004, starring Johnny Depp as the Earl of Rochester) also filmed here. Montacute served as Baskerville Hall in a 2000 Canadian television adaptation of The Hound of the Baskervilles. Wolf Hall (BBC, 2014, written by Peter Straughan from Hilary Mantel’s novels, starring Mark Rylance) used Montacute during its filming across Somerset between May and June 2014.

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Access notes

Parking: On-site parking available — confirm crew-vehicle capacity with the venue.
Loading access: Loading access not listed. Confirm access points, door widths, and lift availability with the venue before the day.
Public transit: Yeovil has mainline rail and regional bus connections. Check the nearest station and allow for equipment on-foot from transit.

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Access process

National Trust

The National Trust has a central commercial filming and photography team that handles enquiries across all 500+ properties. Location fees fund conservation.

Lead time: 8 weeks minimum; 3+ months for major interiors.
Fees: Day rates set per property and per shoot scale — typically £500–£5,000+ for full crew access. Student and charitable reductions available.

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Crew size capped per property. Large shoots need dedicated agreement.
No flash photography on historic interiors. No damage to fabric of any kind.
Standard insurance requirement: £5m public liability minimum.

FAQ

Do I need a permit to film at Montacute House?: Yes — filming on or around Montacute House typically requires a permit. Allow roughly 5–10 working days lead time for most UK councils. Interior shoots on private property may also need owner consent.
Is parking available at Montacute House?: On-site parking is available at Montacute House. Capacity varies — confirm crew-vehicle numbers with the venue before the day.
How much does it cost to film at Montacute House?: Montacute House sits in the ££ band. Typical UK film-location day rates range from under £200 for simple interior shoots to well over £1,000 for period properties and landmark venues. Confirm with the venue directly.
What crew size is suitable for Montacute House?: Montacute House can accommodate a large crew of 15+ including feature-film unit requirements, trucks, and extras.
Has anything been filmed at Montacute House before?: Montacute House appears on Filmshoot's UK location index because it has a documented track record or strong characteristics for film and photography. Specific production credits aren't displayed unless publicly confirmed by the venue — ask the venue directly or check ScreenSkills and IMDb Locations for verified credits.