Lissan House is an enchanting country house located at the heart of a 267-acre demesne in the picturesque valley of Lissan Water. Just 1.5 miles north of Cookstown and nestled at the foot of the Sperrin Mountains in County Tyrone, the estate is a true gem of the region.

The name "Lissan" is derived from the nearby ancient Celtic site of Lois Aine, dedicated to the goddess of summer. For generations, the Staples family and their friends have come to think of Lissan as "this golden place."

As the seat of the Staples family, Baronets of Lissan and Faughanvale since 1628, the estate and its historic collections were gifted to the community in 2006 by Hazel Dolling, the last of the Staples of Lissan. She entrusted the property to be held in trust for the employment and benefit of all. Hazel brought Lissan to national prominence when it was featured in the BBC Restoration TV series of 2003, winning the hearts and support of the public.

Guided tours offer a captivating glimpse into the lives of this eccentric family, with tales of colourful characters such as "the Barefoot Baronet," "handsome Kitty Hawkins," "Naughty Nathaniel," and the infamous Alma Rattenbury. Among the treasures of Lissan House is a collection of paintings and sketches by Sir Robert Ponsonby Staples, 12th Baronet of Lissan and Faughanvale.

The house itself is a fascinating testament to changing tastes over the generations, with its unique interior combining the Jacobean core with later additions such as the elegant Regency Ballroom and an extraordinary Arts and Crafts staircase.