Dunster Castle, built on a Norman motte-and-bailey, has been the home of the Luttrell family from the end of the 14th century until it was given to the National Trust ... read more
Tyntesfield House Victorian Gothic-Revival house and estate. The estate dates back to around 1500, but it was William Gibbs, who made his fortune in fertiliser, who ... read more
Banham Court dates back to Norman times and is since 2015 the private home of Richard and Julia Boissevain. The beautiful garden was designed by Julian and Isabel ... 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
Avebury Manor is a country house with many different elements and styles, from monastic to the 20th century. Now in the hands of the National Trust, the house and garden ... read more
Larmer Tree Gardens was created by General Larmer Pitt Rivers in 1880 to be opened for the public. The 4.5 ha (11 acres) garden is housing a collection of ornate ... read more
Herstmonceux Castle is a 15th century moated castle, surrounded by 121 ha (300 acres) of carefully managed woodland and manicured themed formal gardens. ... read more
Royal Pavilion was built as a pleasure palace for King George IV. Building started in 1787, but the main part was constructed between 1815 and 1822, by the architect John ... read more
Groombridge Place is a moated house, built in 1662, replacing a castle from the 13th century. The house is surrounded by 81 ha (200 acres) featuring formal gardens, a ... read more
Penshurst Place was built in 1341 and is the ancestral home of the Sidney family. Today it is the home of Philip Sidney, 2nd Viscount De L'Isle and his family. Part ... read more
The Solutation was built and designed in 1911-1912 by Edwin Lutyens, in Dutch-Queen Anne style. It was commissioned by the Farrer family as a weekend home and country ... read more
The Manor of Great Comp was built in 1597 by Sir John Howell, as a large country house on a much older site. It has known many alterations, in particular in the 19th ... read more
Osterley Park was built in the 18th century by the celebrated architect Robert Adam for the Child family. After WW II it was given to the National Trust by George ... read more
Hodsock Priory is owned by the Buchanan family since 1765. The current owner is Sir Andrew Buchanan, 5th Baronet, whereas the management is in the hands of George and ... read more
Holme Pierrepont Hall has been in the hands of the Pierrepont family since around 1280. The house was built around 1500 by Sir William Pierrepont, and is set in 12 ha (30 ... read more
Newstead Abbey, a former Augustinian priory, is best known as the ancestral home of Lord Byron. It was granted in 1540 by Henry the VIII to Sir John Byron. It was sold ... read more
Wentworth Woodhouse is a unique event venue, set within 87 acres of gardens and parkland, including a deer park and lakes, which are vested in the Fitzwilliam Wentworth ... read more
Coombe Abbey was founded as a Cistercian Abbey in the 12th century. Today it is a beautiful hotel surrounded by 202 ha (500 acres) of gardens, parkland and a lake. The ... read more
Chenies Manor House is a fine Tudor mansion, with a long history linked to the Russels, Dukes of Bedford. Since 1956 it is in the hands of the Macleod Matthews family. ... read more
Stowe House, owned by the Temple-Grenville family from 1589 until 1921, is an impressive country house, which is today owned by the Stowe House Preservation Trust. The ... read more