Porch House is a 16th century Grade II listed building of significant historical interest.

Built in 1584 by Richard Metcalfe the house remained in the possession of his descendants until 1988.

In 1647 Charles I was held prisoner at Porch House under open arrest by the Scots for nine days, his release through the eponymous porch door signalled the end of absolute monarchy and heralded the beginning of the constitutional monarchy.