The Vestibule

The vestibule, (or entrance hall) is spacious. Designed and furnished to create an interesting atmosphere for the guests, the room houses an impressive collection of arms. Olveston's priceless collection of treasures was collected from around the world. The largest percentage of these came from East Asia and in particular, Japan.

Several items throughout Olveston carry the crest of Japanese territorial lords, this example being Tokugawa, (1616 - 1868) the last Shogunate.

An impressive life-sized carved oak bear made in Berne, Switzerland, stands guard.