Fota House's history is closely linked to the Smith-Barry family (Earls of Barrymore since 1627), who were granted lands at Fota already in 1185. Owned today by ... read more
Cholmondeley Castle Gardens, dating back to the 12th century, is owned by the Marquesses of Cholmondeley. The present House dates from the 19th century. Only the ... read more
Eastnor Castle was built by John Cocks, 1st Earl Somers, and is still the home of his descendants today, the Hervey-Bathurst Family. Surrounded by 2000 ha (5000 acres) ... read more
Great Dixter was the family home of gardener and gardening writer Christopher Lloyd. Now under the Great Dixter Charitable Trust, it is an historic house, a garden, a ... read more
Stansted Park, set in a 729 ha (1.800 acres) parkland, dates back to the 11th century. The last private owner, the 10th Earl of Bessborough, handed it over in 1983 to a ... read more
Thorp Perrow Arboretum, created by Colonel Sir Leonard Ropper (1895–1977) in 1931. Continued by his son, Sir John and his wife, Niki, it is considered to be one of ... read more
Royal Greenhouses Laeken is part of the Royal Palace of Laeken, the residence of the King of Belgium. The total floor surface of this immense complex is 2.5 ... read more
La Vallée-aux-Loups, La Maison de Chateaubriand is the country estate of the famous writer, politician, diplomat and historian from 1807 until 1818. It is now a museum ... read more
Botanic Gardens Villa Hanbury, was made by the Hanbury family, mid 19th century, and sold to the state by Lady Hanbury in 1960. Today it is managed by the University of ... read more
Samarès Manor is the traditional home of the Seigneur de Samarès, and dates back to the 11th-12th century. The house is privately inhabited but the gardens are open to ... read more
Lancut Castle (Museum), is one of the most beautiful aristocratic residences in the country. It is famous for its excellent interiors and extraordinarily interesting ... read more
The Prieuré d'Orsan dates back to the 12th century. The highly sophisticated recreated kitchen gardens, with many garden rooms, are open to the public. The ... read more
Jardins de Brécy date back to the 17th century and consist mainly of a series of four differently planted terraces, ending in the wrought-iron gates. read more
Le Jardin des Cinq Sens, nestled next to the Châteay d'Yvoire, in a medieval village among the Most Beautiful of France, the garden enjoys a wonderful place on the ... read more
Villa Taranto was created by the Australian-Scottish Captain, Neil McEacharn, between 1931 and 1940. The 16 ha gardens contain nearly 20,000 plant varieties. There is ... read more
Palazzo Giusti, dating back to 1570, and was created for the Giusti family. The Palazzo is famous for its gardens. Its interior contain some remarkable ceilings by ... read more
Seaforde Gardens are part of the grounds around Seaforde House, which was built for Mathew Forde (1675-1729). Today the property is still in the hands of the Forde ... read more
Benmore Botanic Garden, today part of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, is covering 49 ha (120 acres) and is famous for its plants from all over the world, from the ... read more
Inverewe Garden was created by Osgood Mackenzie in 1862, on a 850 hectares (2,100 acres) estate, a present to him from his mother. Since 1952 it was given to the ... read more
The Finca de la Concepción, is a 23 ha country estate, with magnificent tropical and subtropical gardens. It dates back to 1855, when it was created by the Marquises of ... read more