Acton Court dates back to the 14th century. Heavily neglected, practically only the East Wing survived and has been restored recently. The House is open in July-August by ... read more
Acorn Bank, a historic house, garden and watermill. Its history goes back to the Knights Templar in 1228 and the Knights of the Hospital of St John, who held it from 1323 ... read more
Achnacloich House was built mid-19th century, overlooking Loch Etive. It is the centre of a 2,000 ha (5,000 acres) estate, including grazed parkland, formal terraces, a ... read more
Achamore Gardens is a 20 ha (50 acres) sub-tropical garden, created after 1944 by Sir James Horlick, when he became owner of the Isle of Gigha and subsequently ... read more
Aberglasney dates back to the 15th century, however the house dates from the mid-17th and 18th century. It has had many different owner and is since 1995 in the hands ... read more
Abbotsford House, situated on a 49 ha (120 acres) estate, it was formerly the residence of Sir Walter Scott, the historical novelist and poet. The House and gardens, open ... read more
Abbot Hall Art Gallery is a historic country house with a museum and Art Gallery, housing an important collection of paintings, drawings and watercolours. read more
Abbey Saint-Georges de Boscherville, a former Benedictine Abbey, dates back to the 12th century. It has restored gardens according to plans and documents of archives ... read more
Abbey House was built in the 16th century on the foundations of the 13th century former Abbot's House. It is surrounded by a 2 ha (5 acres) spectacular garden. The ... read more
Abbaye Royale de Fontevraud, 13 ha, is one of the largest surviving monastic cities from the Middle Ages, and was founded in 1101 by Robert d'Arbrissel. read more
Fontfroide Abbey has a long history which dates back to the 11th century. It was rather neglected when it was bought in 1908 at auction by Artist and curator Gustave ... read more