House & Family History: The red brick, seven-bay Dorneywood was given by Lord Courtauld-Thomson to the nation in 1942 as a residence for the prime minister. The house is owned today by the National Trust and used as an official residence for a minister of the crown. Dorneywood is particularly notable for its inner porch decorated with murals designed and painted by Rex Whistler in 1928 for Sir Courtauld Thomson (later Lord Courtauld-Thomson). The estate is jointly managed by the National Trust and The Dorneywood Trust, which has the mission of maintaining the mansion house and gardens of Dorneywood.

Collections: The house is furnished with paintings and furniture belonging to the Government Art Collection and the National Trust.

Garden & Outbuildings: The Dorneywood Estate today comprises 215 acres.

Country Life: CX, 1892, 2024, 1951.

House Listed: Grade II

Park Listed: Not Listed

Past Seat / Home of: Courtauld Courtauld-Thomson, 1st Baron Courtauld-Thomson, 20th century.

Current Ownership Type: The National Trust

Primary Current Ownership Use: Other

Ownership Details: The National Trust owns the House, which is used as the official home for a minister of the crown. The grounds are open to the public four days per year by written appointment only.

House Open to Public: Limited Access to Grounds Only

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Historic Houses Member: No