About
Set in the countryside in Ramsey, the grand estate of the The Christian Family lived at Milntown since at least the early 16th century and parts of the house date from that period. During the seventeenth century extensive alterations and additions were made. After this period the Christians moved to Cumberland and let the house out to tenants, but in 1830 Deemster John Christian returned to live in Milntown after having the mansion house redesigned to substantially the condition in which it appears today.
Following the death of William Bell Christian in 1886, the house was run first as a private school by his widow, Vio, and their two daughters, Rita and May; and then as a hotel. It reverted to being a family home when Charles Peel Yates (of Yates’ Wine Lodges) bought it in 1947.
The interior of the house is as decorated and furnished by Lady Edwards and her son Sir Clive prior to his death in 1999 but there are still many features dating from Deemster Christian’s 1830 refurbishment and earlier periods. The front of the house includes the coats of arms of The Christian Family and that of Sir Clive Edwards and is in the Gothic Revival style and dates from the early 1830s.
Private House Tours for 10+ individuals can be booked upon request, please call 01624 812321 for further details and to book.
House admission fees are:
£7.00 - Adult
£3.50 - Child
Gardens
There are 15 acres for you to explore in this historical setting, packed full of horticultural wonders. These range from ornamental gardens, water features and enchanted woodland walks.
The microclimate, from the gulf stream and the shelter belt from the hills behind, enable Milntown’s grounds to be filled with horticultural wonders all within a scenic landscape.
The ornamental gardens have something to view whatever the season.
The Gardens are open 10.00am until 4.00pm daily (Last admissions into the Gardens is 3.30pm).
Please be advised that from time to time we may have to close the gardens due to inclement weather conditions.
Admission to the gardens
£4.00 - Adult
£3.50 - Concession (over 60)
£1.50 - Child (aged 5 - 15)
Under 5's are free
Facilities
Accessibility
- Accessible toilets
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant
Parking & Transport
- Coach parking available
- On site parking
- Parking (free)
Payment Methods
- Approx length of visit - Milntown House Tours last for approximately 1hr 15 mins
- Booking essential
- Groups Accepted
- Max group size - Private House Tours for 15+ individuals can be booked upon request, please call 01624 812321 for further details and to book.
- Min group size - Private House Tours for 15+ individuals can be booked upon request, please call 01624 812321 for further details and to book.
- Open by appointment outside normal opening times - Private House Tours for 15+ individuals can be booked upon request, please call 01624 812321 for further details and to book.
Provider Facilities
- Accept coach parties
- Available for wedding receptions
- Event Venue
- Group Friendly
- Toilets
- TT & Biker Friendly
Provider Features
- In countryside
- Indoor Attraction
- No Smoking Attraction
Target Markets
- Marketed Towards Families
- Marketed Towards Senior Citizens
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Compulsory for Groups
- Guided Tours Compulsory for Individuals
Venue Facilities
- WiFi Available
