English country houses and stately homes gazetteer. History, highlights, contact information, and getting there.
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Stately Homes in England English country houses and stately homes gazetteer. History, highlights, contact information, and getting there. |
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 Historic Houses in England
A La Ronde
Summer Lane, Exmouth, Devon, England, EX8 5BD An unusual 16 sided house built by two cousins, Jane and Mary Parminter, in 1796. The cousins were inspired by a grand tour to the continent, and created this striking house looking out over the Exe estuary. The interiors contain mementoes collected by the two women, and feature unusual decor, including a 'feather frieze', and a gallery lined with shells. The latter chamber is so fragile that visitors must view it on closed-circuit television. MORE >> Attraction Type: Historic House Location: 2 m N Exmouth, on A376 Website: A La Ronde Email: alaronde@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01395 265 514 National Trust Location map OS Grid SY007 835 Heritage Rating:  ?
Adlington Hall
Mill Lane, Adlington, Macclesfield, Cheshire, England, SK10 4LF 14th century house surrounded by landscaped gardens. The hall and gardens are open by prior arrangement to groups. MORE >> Attraction Type: Historic House Location: to the W of the A523 in Adlington, 6 miles N of Macclesfield Website: Adlington Hall Email: enquiries@adlingtonhall.com Phone: 01625 827 595 Fax: 01625 820 797 Location map OS Grid SJ906 805 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Heritage Rating: ?
Althorp
Althorp, Northampton, Northamptonshire, England, NN7 4HQ Althorp is famous as the home of the Earl and Countess Spencer, and the ancestral home of Diana, Princess of Wales. There has been a house at Althorp since the beginning of the 16th century when Sir John Spence bought land here. The house that Sir John built provides the essential shape of the current building; an enclosed courtyard with a projecting wing along the south side. Althorp is set in magnificent grounds, covering 450 … MORE >> Attraction Type: Historic House Website: Althorp Email: mail@althorp.com Location map OS Grid SP681606 Photo Credit: Althorp Park Heritage Rating:  ?
Anglesey Abbey
Quy Road, Lode, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, CB5 9EJ 20th century mansion built amid large gardens and the ruins of a medieval priory. The Abbey houses an eclectic art collection, including many modern works. Gardens and arboretum. MORE >> Attraction Type: Historic House Location: 6 m N Cambridge on B1102 Website: Anglesey Abbey Email: angleseyabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01223 810080 Fax: 01223 810088 National Trust Location map OS Grid TL533 622 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Heritage Rating: ?
Antony House
Torpoint, Cornwall, England, PL11 2QA5 18th century house overlooking the Lynber River, home of the Carew family since the 15th century. Huge double hall, oak panelled rooms. Blessedly not over-furnished. Among the portraits is that of Rachel Carew, inspiration for Daphne du Maurier's My Cousin Rachel. MORE >> Attraction Type: Historic House Location: 5 m W Plymouth, off A374 Website: Antony House Email: antony@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01752 812 191 Fax: 01752 815 724 National Trust Location map OS Grid SX418 564 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Heritage Rating: ?
Appuldurcombe House
Appuldurcombe Farm, Wroxall, Isle of Wight, England, PO38 3EW 18th century Baroque house approached via a long private drive. Appuldurcombe sits in gardens designed by Capability Brown. The house is sadly little more than a shell, but you can admire the wonderful architecture and enjoy the 11 acre gardens. Displays tell the story of the house, and there is a falconry centre on the site. MORE >> Attraction Type: Historic House Location: 0.5 m W Wroxall, off B3327 Website: Appuldurcombe House Email: enquiries@appuldurcombe.co.uk Phone: 01983 852 484 Location map OS Grid SZ541803 Heritage Rating: ?
Apsley House
Hyde Park Corner, London, Greater London, England, W1J 7NT The London home of the Duke of Wellington sits opposite the entrance to Hyde Park. Commonly known as No.1 London, Apsley House was built between 1781-1787 by neo-classical architect Robert Adam. The prominent location of the house at the entrance to Hyde Park, and just outside the toll gates at Knightsbridge, led to the popular moniker "#1 London", though there is no such official designation. MORE >> Attraction Type: Historic House Location: north side of Hyde Park Corner Website: Apsley House Phone: 020 7499 5676 Fax: 020 7493 6576 English Heritage Location map OS Grid TQ283798 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Heritage Rating: ?
Arbury Hall
Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England, CV10 7PT A superb Elizabethan mansion set in a lovely 18th century landscape garden, Arbury has been the home of the Newdigate family for over 4 centuries. In the late 18th century the Hall was rebuilt by Sir Roger Newdigate in ornate Gothic style. MORE >> Attraction Type: Historic House Website: Arbury Hall Phone: 024 7638 2804 Historic Houses Association Location map OS Grid SP334893 Photo Credit: David Stowell, licensed for reuse under the Creative Commons Licence Heritage Rating: ?
Ardington House
Ardington, Wantage, Oxfordshire, England, OX12 8QA A pleasing, symmetrical house built by the Strong brothers in 1720. Ardington is Baroque in style, set in quiet lawns and terraced gardens. The most prominent interior feature is the Imperial Staircase, one of the finest in the country. This style of staircase begins as two separate flights that curve around to join each other halfway to the next floor. There is a variety of period furniture and family portraits. MORE >> Attraction Type: Historic House Location: just off A34 between M4 and M40 Website: Ardington House Email: info@ardingtonhouse.com Phone: 01235 821 566 Fax: 01235 821 151 Location map OS Grid SU432308 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Heritage Rating: ?
Arley Hall
Northwich, Cheshire, England, CW9 6NA Arley Hall was begun in 1469, and it has been owned by the same family ever since. The current hall is a product of the 19th century; it was built by George Latham for Rowland Egerton-Warburton beginning in 1832. The library in particular is a good example of Victorian Gothic style, with richly coloured stained glass windows flooding the large wooden bookcases with light. Napoleon III lived at Arley briefly, and his bedroom is … MORE >> Attraction Type: Historic House Location: 6 miles from Knutsford and Northwich, off the M6 and M56 Website: Arley Hall Email: enquiries@arleyhallandgardens.com Phone: 01565 777 353 Fax: 01565 777 465 Location map OS Grid SJ674808 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Heritage Rating: ?
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