 By the 2000s, the house contained, among other things, the Ivo Forde Meissen collection of Italian comedy figures, Mortlake tapestries, and other rich textiles and carpets.Due to its extensive costs of upkeep, the National Trust gained a marriage licence for the property, and it had become a popular local wedding venue.It was also in part or whole rented out occasionally to the media for various productions, including 2008's "The Duchess" starring Keira Knightley.