The Tudor manor house at Avebury is a monument to the architectural and cultural changes of the centuries. On the site of earlier monastic buildings, the present 16th century buildings have been much altered over the years. Private tenants open the grounds and part of the house. Check the National Trust website for opening dates and timing of tours.
Marlborough,
Wiltshire,
England,
SN8 1RF
The original house at Bowood was built in 1725 on the site of a former hunting lodge, and extended in the 1750s to its present attractive Georgian form. Stately interiors feature Adams Orangery (now a picture gallery), library, chapel, and exhibition rooms for extensive collections of watercolours, jewellry, miniatures, porcelain and costumes. 'Capability' Brown park.
Derry Hill,
Calne,
Wiltshire,
England,
SN11 0LZ
Originally built in 1582, little of the earlier building remains. State rooms designed by Capability Brown, furnishings by Robert Adam and Chippendale.
Corsham,
Wiltshire,
England,
SN13 0BZ
Built in the late 15th century, defended by a gatehouse, moat and wall. Great hall, beautiful oriel windows, vaulted porch, ornate fireplace. Look for the spy-holes high in the walls of the hall.
Great Chalfield,
Melksham,
Wiltshire,
England,
SN12 8NH
Edwardian-rebuilt Jacobean manor house of brick and timber. Furnished with Elizabethan and Jacobean pieces, and featuring a collection of unique 17th century wall hangings. Lawns and wooded park, period terraced gardens.
Landford,
Wiltshire,
England,
SP5 2EA
A manor created from an Augustinian nunnery in 1539. Lacock Abbey is set in a marvellously preserved village owned by the National Trust. Much of the monastic features survive in the house, which was the home of Fox-Talbot, one of the inventors of photography (there is a fascinating photography museum in the village). Lacock Abbey Photo Gallery.
Lacock,
Wiltshire,
England,
SN15 2LG
Set in parkland created by Capability Brown, the elegant Elizabethan/Renaissance exterior belies an extravagant Italianate interior. Surrounded by an extensive safari park and a multitude of other attractions. Home of the Marquess of Bath, beloved of tabloid newspapers, Longleat is one of the true "Treasure Houses" of England.
Warminster,
Wiltshire,
England,
BA12 7NW
This lovely country estate was the property of the St. John family for over 500 years, and was rescued from ruin in 1943 by the Swindon Corporation, which set about restoring the Palladian house. The visitor will find original family furnishings and fine plasterwork, as well as 'The Blue Closet', containing the treasures of 18th century society artist Lady Diana Spenser. The extensive formal parklands, undergoing a 4-year restoration project, remain open to visitors.
Lydiard Tregoze,
Swindon,
Wiltshire,
England,
SN5 3PA
A massive oak staircase is the centrepiece of this 18th century house. Also to be noted is the collection of Turnbull drinking glasses. Walled garden.
The Close,
Salisbury,
Wiltshire,
England,
SP1 2EL
An early 19th century manor in Neo-Classical style. Philipps House was built in 1820 on the site of a 17th century house by Jeffry Wyatville for William Wyndham, one of the most influential politicians of the late Georgian era. The house features an attractive collection of Regency furniture and decorative furnishings.
Dinton,
Salisbury,
Wiltshire,
England,
SP3 5HH
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This 17th century 3 star hotel with 68 en suite rooms stands in the centre of Salisbury overlooking the famous Cathedral. An ideal base to visit Stonehenge and the New Forest. 25 miles from Southampton Airport and 1 mile from Salisbury railway and coach station. This completely non-smoking hotel features … more >>
The Legacy Rose and Crown Hotel, is an original 13th Century riverside coaching inn, offering stunning views of Salisbury Cathedral. Following a recent ï¾£3/4m complete hotel update and refurbishment, all the original features of this non-smoking hotel have now been lovingly restored, including the wood panelling and open fire in … more >>
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