In 1793-1794 the estate was subleased by William Thomas Beckford who started to design a landscaped garden. Though the property was still in ruins when Lord Byron visited in 1809, its magnificent appearance inspired the poet, who mentioned of the beauty of Monserrate in Childe Harold's Pilgrimage. After that, the property attracted foreign travelers’ attention.
The estate was leased by William Thomas Beckford and began a landscaping project in 1793-1794. Lord Byron visited in 1809, finding it impressive despite its state of ruin. The beauty of Monserrate inspired Byron's writing in Childe Harold's Pilgrimage, attracting foreign travelers to the property.