WELCOME TO PALACE HOUSE
Formerly the 14th century Great Gatehouse of Beaulieu Abbey, Palace House is set in glorious
grounds and gardens with immaculate spreading lawns and walkways overlooking the Beaulieu River.
The House has been in Lord Montagu's family ownership since 1538, when Sir Thomas Wriothesley,
later 1st Earl of Southampton, bought the Estate after the Dissolution of the Monasteries.
Lord Henry Scott, the first resident owner of Palace House, extended it in the 1870's to
accommodate his growing family. The architect was Sir Arthur Blomfield and the House you see
today is a mixture of Victorian Gothic, medieval Gothic and 18th century fortification styles.
The monastic origins of the
House are evident and, once inside, visitors soon succumb to its friendly atmosphere as they
view the many splendid and varied family treasures, portraits, photographs and memorabilia.
Above all, Palace House remains a family home still lived in by the present Lord Montagu and
his family and much loved by them.
