Red brick Queen Anne mansion, housing rich baroque interiors. Paintings from the National Portrait Gallery. Newly restored walled garden.
Beningbrough,
York,
Yorkshire,
England,
YO30 1DD
Bramham Park was built in 1698 by Robert Benson, the 1st Lord Bingley. It was Lord Bingley who was responsible for laying out the extensive landscape gardens around the house which make a visit to Bramham such a delight. The gardens epitomise the transition between the formality of 17th c European gardens such as Versailles, and the informality of later English landscape gardens. The house was built by an unknown architect in the style of a 16th c Florentine villa.
Bramham,
Yorkshire,
England,
LS23 6ND
One of the best examples of an unaltered Victorian country house in England. Brodsworth Hall was built in the 1860s by Italian Chevalier Casentini for Charles Thellusson. Casentini's design was actually executed by the English architect Philip Wilkinson, amd Casentini himself never saw the house. It is possible that Thelusson's choice of an Italianate design was influenced by Queen Victoria's equally Italianate Osborne House, on the Isle of Wight.
Brodsworth,
Yorkshire,
England,
DN5 7XJ
Red-brick and stone jewel built from 1601 by Robert Smythson (see Longleat and Hardwick). Carved wood and plaster screen graces the large great hall. Impressionist and modern paintings.
Burton Agnes,
Driffield,
Yorkshire,
England,
YO25 0ND
Red brick Elizabethan exterior gives way to 18th century interior, with much wooden furniture commissioned for the house. Ballroom, domed drawing room, museum of curiosities.
Burton Constable,
Skirlaugh,
Yorkshire,
England,
HU11 4LN
Here is John Vanbrugh's extraordinary baroque vision realized in all its extravagance for the 3rd Earl of Carlisle. One of the very first landscape gardens was built here, and there are paintings by Gainsborough and Rubens. The huge central dome has been restored after a 20th century fire.
Castle Howard,
York,
Yorkshire,
England,
YO60 7DA
Italianate baroque house begun 1711, set amid garden temples by Vanbrugh and William Robinson, with the ruins of Castle Helmsley to add atmosphere to the grounds. The house was a school for girls for much of the 20th century, now being brought back to its former glory.
Helmsley,
Yorkshire,
England,
YO62 5EB
A 17th century mansion built on the foundations of an earlier medieval hall house. The main part of the medieval house was rebuilt around 1630, with further remodelling in 1648 and again in 1692 when a new range, now ruined, was added to the earlier structure. It is the 1648 rebuilding which forms the larger part of the house we can see today.
Bradford Road,
Keighley,
Yorkshire,
England,
BD20 5EL
The award winning home of the queen's first cousin, the Earl of Harewood, has an extensive events programme, thrilling outdoor entertainment, changing art exhibitions, premier Bird Garden, not to mention the stunning scenery. The house displays exquisite Robert Adam interiors, a rich collection of Chippendale furniture, fine porcelain and outstanding art pieces, from Italian Renaissance masterpieces and Turner watercolours to contemporary works. The Old Kitchen contains "the best collection of noble household copperware in the country" giving visitors a glimpse into an essential area of yesteryear's belowstairs life.
Harewood,
Leeds,
Yorkshire,
England,
LS17 9LQ
William and Mary house built around a paved court. Interior is 18th century, with most of the work by Robert Adam, including the marble entry hall, drawing room, library, and sculpture gallery.
Ripon,
Yorkshire,
England,
HG4 5AE
A glorious 18th century country house with interiors by Palladian master architect Robert Adam. The house was built in 1733 to a design by James Paine. Robert Adam was called in to expand and renovate Paine's work in 1766, and over the next 19 years he created a marvellous neo-classical house.
Doncaster Road,
Nostell Wakefield,
Yorkshire,
England,
WF4 1QE
Austere grey stone exterior hides lavish 18th century interior. Ornate hall and staircase, Sevres porcelain and a Turkish theme room. Organ recitals enliven proceedings as you tour.
Driffield,
Yorkshire,
England,
YO25 3XG
Within easy reach of the M1 the Holiday Inn Rotherham-Sheffield M1, Jct.33 is close to both the town and countryside. Some of the prettiest villages in the North of England are to be found in the nearby Peak District National Park also with the Magna Centre, Chatsworth House, Hallam FM … more >>
Set in an elevated position overlooking the breathtaking countryside of North Yorkshire and Teesdale The Cottage offers 1 double bedroom with ensuite shower room, wash basin and toilet, 1 twin bedroom, separate bathroom with bath, wash basin and toilet, very large sitting/dining room with log fire. Beams throughout the cottage. Fully equipped kitchen.
Patio with garden furniture and far reaching views. Only weekly bookings accepted Christmas & New Year.
