Historic Houses > Country House database

British and Irish country houses and stately homes

Don't forget you can also browse the gazetteer of English Historic Houses or use the quick jump menu below to find a historic house quickly.

House Name:
Country:  

District Today:  

Historic County(ies):
Town/City Name:
Only Show
Houses With Images:
Architect First Name:
Architect Last Name:
Start Date:
Completion Date:
Circa Date:
Seat of:
Ownership Type:
  
Ownership Use:
  
Only Show Houses With Royal Connection:
 
Artists in Collection:
Bibliography Book Title Search:
Bibliography Author Title Search:
Extant:
Country House:
House Open to Public:
Only Show Members of the
Historic Houses Association:
  
Only Show Houses on
List of Buildings at Risk:
Movie / TV Titles
Filmed at House:
  
Sort by:
 


Attraction search
in


Britain Express Canvas Prints
PUT THE BEST OF BRITAIN ON YOUR WALL

Stunning UK prints for sale by award-winning photographer David Ross, editor of Britain Express, the UK Travel and Heritage Guide.


Featured Historic Hotel
Abbot's Fireside

Abbot's Fireside
Elham, Kent

Heritage Rating: Heritage Rating

The Abbot’s Fireside Elham surrounded by breathtaking countryside has seven delightful bedrooms. Whether you are on holiday or on business when you enter the Abbot’s Fireside you will encounter a warm and friendly welcome be surrounded by antique furniture open fireplaces and original leaded glass windows throughout the lounge restaurant …

More hotels in Kent >>



National Trust

National Trust membership

National Trust membership

Free entry to National Trust properties throughout England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, plus discounted admission to National Trust for Scotland properties.

Membership details

About the National Trust


Truro (Self catering)
Cottage: HCBUCOT, Truro

FCH17480

Located in a stunning rural area this property makes for a tranquil retreat whilst being close enough to the main link road to reach attractions further afield. Within walking distance …
Sleeps 2

More cottages in Cornwall >>

Newquay (Self catering)
Chy-an-Brae, Newquay

Chy-an-Brae

This townhouse rests within the centre of Newquay and houses six bedrooms, sleeping up to 12 people.
Sleeps 12

More cottages in Cornwall >>

Passionate about British Heritage!