Waddesdon was built between 1874 and 1889 for Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild (1839–1898). Famous for its fabulous art collections and gardens, it is now owned by ... read more
Villa Palagonia is a Sicilian Baroque villa, built from 1715. Its garden is famous for the statues of monsters. Since 1885 the villa is owned and inhabited by the ... read more
Villa Emo Onlus was created by Palladio, probably between 1556 and 1559. It was commissioned by the Emo family, in who's hands it stayed until 2004. read more
Villa da Schio dates back to Roman times and has a large park and garden in Italian style. The site is a traditional wine-estate, whereas the poet Fazio degli Uberti gave ... read more
Traquair House has a long history dating back to the 12th century and has been for generations the seat of the Earls of Traquair. The grandfather of the current laird of ... read more
Thirlestane Castle, dating back to the 16th century, is Family Home to the Duke of Lauderdale. Open to the public, it is one of the finest castles in Scotland and still ... read more
The Castle of Mey has been a much beloved retreat of the Queen Mother (1900-2002). It was built between 1566 and 1572 by George Sinclair, 4th Earl of Caithness. The ... read more
Tatton Park, the former Egerton family home (1598-1958), is now in the hands of the National Trust. It is an important tourist attraction including the Mansion, with the ... read more
Syon Park House, dating back to a medieval monastery, is the London residence of the Duke of Northumberland. The House, with its stunning treasures, and its 80 ha (200 ... read more
Sutton Park was built in the 18th century by the architect Thomas Atkinson, and is now the family home of Sir Reginald, the 8th Baronet Sheffield and his wife, Lady ... read more
Sudeley Castle, dating back to the 12th century, is the burial place of Queen Catherine Parr (1512–1548), the sixth wife of Henry VIII. Still privately owned, the ... read more
Stradey Castle, surrounded by a 730 ha (1800 acres) estate, including woodland gardens and parkland, has been home to the Mansel Lewis family since it was built in the ... read more
Stanford Hall was designed and built in 1690 by Smiths of Warwick for Sir Roger Cave, ancestor of the present owner Nicholas Fothergill. It is open on select days ... read more
Spencer House, built in 1756 for John,1st Earl Spencer, still belongs today to the Spencer family. However it is leased out to RIT Capital Partners, a family company of ... read more
Somerleyton Hall, although dating back to 1240, the present building is an early Victorian mansion. Since 1863 it is in the hands of the Crossley family and presently the ... read more
Sherborne Castle was built in 1594 by Sir Walter Raleigh and has been home of the Digby family since 1617. The Castle, with its splendid collection of art, furniture ... read more
Scone Palace has been the home of the Earls of Mansfield for over 400 years. The State Rooms, with beautiful collections, the grounds and gardens are open from April till ... read more
Scampston Hall, built around 1700, has been in the hands of St. Quintin and Legard families up to the present day. The Hall, with its beautiful collections, is open to the ... read more
Sayn Palace, residence of the Princes zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn, was heavily damaged during WW II. Since 2000 it has been completely restored and is open now to the public ... read more
Sausmarez Manor has been the Seat of the Seigneurs de Sausmarez since C1204. It is a major tourist attraction including the House, with its family collections and ... read more