The Vyne, in Sherborne St John, has remodeled the mansion for the festive season with superbly dressed ‘candle-lit’ Christmas bushes, lined in genuine Victorian decorations.

Impressed by the home’s treasures gathered from world wide throughout extravagant 18th century grand excursions, guests are additionally handled to stunning shows of European-themed decorations, together with a tree lined in luxurious Venetian masks.

One other tree shows mini variations of the Colosseum and one consists of intricate Moravian stars.

Households can choose up a ‘passport’ at The Vyne to take them on their very own grand tour journey in the home and gardens, with actions exploring fabulous festive traditions in different international locations.

Normal supervisor Stuart Maughan mentioned: “We’ve had a very beautiful response from guests coming to see The Vyne dressed for Christmas.

“The rooms look stunning with our genuine Victorian decorations, however the wider celebration of Christmas in Europe has added an additional richness and sparkle.

“It’s additionally offered us with a beautiful alternative to spotlight a few of our luxurious Grand Tour collections, such because the ebony casket encrusted with semi-precious stones that guests can see within the China Room, and which was introduced again from Italy within the 18th century.”

Christmas at The Vyne runs till January 3, with closures on December 24 and 25. Regular admission cost applies plus £2 per household passport.

Reserving important if arriving by automotive, at nationaltrust.org.uk/the-vyne or name 0344 249 1895.