Tea Room at Kiplin Hall Near Scorton in Richmondshire

Even though weather not great had a lovely time going round hall lunch in tea room and walk round lake

We went to see the snowdrops and these were splendid. There was a nice walk around the lake, although there were no snowdrops on that walk (future years maybe). The house wasn't open, but we went inside to have a cup of tea, and that gave us a flavour of what we might have seen in the house. The best bit of our visit was all the lovely staff, whether checking tickets, describing the walks, or serving tasty tea and cakes. Homely, friendly, down-to-earth people who loved the house and wanted you to enjoy your experience.

The cafe is lovely, serving home made soups and cake and handmade sandwiches using ingredients where possible produced on the Estate. I believe they sell produce from the gardens in the summer. The grounds are picturesque even this time of year with plenty of interesting walks, complete with lake and what looked like a folly. The house opens for visitors later in the spring and is well worth viewing. Everyone is helpful, knowledgeable about the history of the house and gardens and very friendly. A really lovely place to visit.

This is a fabulous place to visit with a very interesting history. The house guides are all excellent and knowledgeable and the whole place is very welcoming.

Discovered this lovely secluded country house, with a relaxed atmosphere and very accommodating for families!! Will definitely be returning to see more!!

Well worth a visit.The Hall is charming with plenty of atmosphere it gives you the feeling of being taken back in time.There are lovely grounds which feature a lake which we were free to walk around.It was nice to end up in the tea room where we enjoyed coffee and cakes.

Winter visit to see wonderful spreads of Snowdrops, house not open till March. 2 mile walk on paths round the pond and edges of the estate. Nearer the house they're less muddy. Several viewing points to see the variety of water birds on the pond. Looking forward to returning to see bluebells, Rose garden and walled garden with fruit and veg.

I arrived 30 minutes before it closed, so only walked around the grounds briefly. A full return visit is in order. House not open though until 11th March. Gardens, including walled garden; topiary; wildlife; lake; café; loos and parking. The access road is single track though, so I could imagine on busy days, it could be an awkward bottleneck, as cars wait to enter with previous cars exiting. The swathes of snowdrops are wonderful, worth seeing. I shall be returning, I need to sample their cakes, ha. Recommended for those who appreciate gardens, history and wildlife - the holy trinity.

This is a beautiful, homely place. I can really imagine living here. Not echoey and cold at all like some places you visit. I can't believe that the National Trust turned it down... Their loss. I used to work for NT, I'm not a fan...The lake outside is actually the remnants of the riches that saved this place. The land was excavated for gravel which was sold and enabled the place to be restored. It's turned into quite a pleasant nature reserve.The hall itself feels trapped in time. The rooms downstairs are very plush, most especially the library and you feel as if you are there for a the weekend, drinking sherry and getting merry around the fire after the hunt, circa 1880. Upstairs feels more 1940s, with one room left as it was after the hall was requisitioned for the war. It gives a flavour of the state of place when the charitable trust took over. They've achieved a lot.There are odd snippets of info about the people who lived in the hall and their personal histories which is fascinating. I really liked the place and the volunteers. They were cheery, upbeat and enthusiastic. For the Americans, there's a huge association with Maryland here which will be of interest and has an entire room dedicated to it.It takes about an hour to an hour and a half to go around the rooms. You can spend an hour wandering in the grounds. There is a huge kitchen garden which is probably the most interesting bit. I don't have children, but I'd say that there is little for them here. There is a play area in the grounds but I'd be watching them like a hawk with that quarry / lake nearby...There were a few options for food, including a pizza van in the yard. I think there was also a tea room but we didn't indulge. Plenty of free parking but untarmaced, unsure how it would be in the wet.Richmond is nearby and worth a visit with the remnants of your day.

Small but perfectly formed stately home set in beautiful gardens is well worth spending 2-3hrs. Kiplin Hall is like a living history book with each room revealing the fascinating story of its history and inhabitants. The staff on hand during my visit were exceptionally knowledgeable, engaging and enthusiastic, and obviously have a real passion for the place