Open seasonally Thursday to Sunday, from the 1st of March until the 31st of October. Holmwood House is a National Trust for Scotland property. Alexander 'Greek' Thomson designed the house for paper magnate James Couper and his wife in 1857-8, and it's widely regarded as this Scottish architect's finest domestic creation. His stunning design legacy impresses at every turn. Discover more about 'Greek' Thomson in our new imagination gallery; or warm up with a cup of tea in our dog-friendly cafe and shop. Our grounds are free to walk through and during opening times there is access from the River Carth walk. Family friendly and guided tours.
Holmwood House was built in 1850 and designed by the architect Alexander "Greek" Thomson for the businessman and paper mill owner, James Couper. The house has had a few owners over the years, including it being used from 1958-1994 By The Sisters Of Our Lady Of The Missions, where they established and extended the grounds to include a school. Although the furniture within the house is not authentic to the original time period, many of the architects' designs remain within and without, and there has been extensive restoration of original wallpaper, plaster, and woodwork. All in all, this is a stunning house and well worth a visit. The house has a shop where a generous selection of food can be purchased, both hot and cold, cakes, tea and coffee. Toilets are located inside next to the gift shop. There is a disabled accessible through floor elevator to allow you access to the upper floor. Free guided talks with the very knowledgeable staff. All the staff are amazing and friendly, a warm welcome as you enter the house. There is a good-sized free carpark within the grounds.
First visit. Will return. Beautifully restored house by 'Greek' Thomson. Staff and volunteers very good. A great guided tour too. You can go round at own pace as we. A***
The house wasn't open and I couldn't find the landscaped gardens... the staff were friendly and helpful and what I could see was great and I could see there was a lot happening (in terms of doing works).. it had been bright but also been damp, I was wearing sandals as it was hot and sunny but only hit one spongey damp patch in the whole garden I wandered round.. some areas were woody and I wasn't brave enough to trudge through as maybe I might with my trainers on!
What a lovely place! We had an amazing time with the tour around the house with the lady called Carol Thank you very much xx
Excellent tour of the house. Great to see tge 'Greek Thomson architectural features.
Fantastic building with amazing architecture. Well worth taking one of the half hourly tours to hear about the history of the house in detail. Our guide, Clem, was very friendly and extremely knowledgeable - she wasn't fazed by any questions about the house, it's architect or the history of the house. Her love of the house shone through. There is a small, but nice tea room (you can sit indoors or out) with a range of baked goods for sale. Everyone was friendly and pleasant. Dogs are welcome in the grounds and the shop. Worth a revisit.
On-site services
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Assistive hearing loop
Toilets
Restaurant
Family friendly
LGBTQ+ friendly
Transgender safe space
Good for kids
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Holmwood House was built in 1850 and designed by the architect Alexander "Greek" Thomson for the businessman and paper mill owner, James Couper. The house has had a few owners over the years, including it being used from 1958-1994 By The Sisters Of Our Lady Of The Missions, where they established and extended the grounds to include a school. Although the furniture within the house is not authentic to the original time period, many of the architects' designs remain within and without, and there has been extensive restoration of original wallpaper, plaster, and woodwork. All in all, this is a stunning house and well worth a visit. The house has a shop where a generous selection of food can be purchased, both hot and cold, cakes, tea and coffee. Toilets are located inside next to the gift shop. There is a disabled accessible through floor elevator to allow you access to the upper floor. Free guided talks with the very knowledgeable staff. All the staff are amazing and friendly, a warm welcome as you enter the house. There is a good-sized free carpark within the grounds.
First visit. Will return. Beautifully restored house by 'Greek' Thomson. Staff and volunteers very good. A great guided tour too. You can go round at own pace as we. A***
The house wasn't open and I couldn't find the landscaped gardens... the staff were friendly and helpful and what I could see was great and I could see there was a lot happening (in terms of doing works).. it had been bright but also been damp, I was wearing sandals as it was hot and sunny but only hit one spongey damp patch in the whole garden I wandered round.. some areas were woody and I wasn't brave enough to trudge through as maybe I might with my trainers on!
What a lovely place! We had an amazing time with the tour around the house with the lady called Carol Thank you very much xx
Excellent tour of the house. Great to see tge 'Greek Thomson architectural features.
Fantastic building with amazing architecture. Well worth taking one of the half hourly tours to hear about the history of the house in detail. Our guide, Clem, was very friendly and extremely knowledgeable - she wasn't fazed by any questions about the house, it's architect or the history of the house. Her love of the house shone through. There is a small, but nice tea room (you can sit indoors or out) with a range of baked goods for sale. Everyone was friendly and pleasant. Dogs are welcome in the grounds and the shop. Worth a revisit.
