Highclere Castle, dating back to the 8th century, it is the seat of the Earls of Carnarvon since 1679. It became world famous by the series 'Downton Abbey'. The ... read more
Hodsock Priory is owned by the Buchanan family since 1765. The current owner is Sir Andrew Buchanan, 5th Baronet, whereas the management is in the hands of George and ... read more
Hogarth's House is the house where the ''Father of the British Painting'', the famous painter, engraver and satirist William Hogarth ... read more
Hoghton Tower dates back to at least the 12th century and has been owned by the de Hoghton family. Since 1978 administered by the Hoghton Tower Preservation Trust, the ... read more
Holker Hall has been since 1756 in the ownership of the Cavendish family. Today it is the home of Lord and Lady Cavendish. The House and grounds are open to the ... read more
Holkham Hall, built between 1734 and 1764, is the ancestral home of the Earls of Leicester of Holkham. It is above all a family home, where the visitor can enjoy the ... read more
Holme Pierrepont Hall has been in the hands of the Pierrepont family since around 1280. The house was built around 1500 by Sir William Pierrepont, and is set in 12 ha (30 ... read more
Hopetoun House is today owned by the Hopetoun House Preservation Trust, whereby the South wing is occupied as family home by the 4th Marquess of Linlithgow. The grounds ... read more
Horniman Museum, founded by Frederick John Horniman, was opened in 1901, and contain collections of anthropology, natural history and musical instruments, as well as ... read more
Endsleigh, formerly owned by the Dukes of Bedford, was acquired in 2005 by Mrs Olga Polizzi, who opened it as a private hotel. The house is surrounded by 44 ha (108 ... read more
Houghton Lodge is an 18th century Cottage Orné (Rural Retreat), overlooking the River Test. It is for over 100 years home to the Busk family. It is surrounded by 5.7 ha ... read more
Hoveton Hall, not open to the public, was built between 1809 and 1812, and designed by Humphry Repton, the famous architect and landscape designer. It is owned by ... read more
Hovingham Hall is a Palladian house, built for Thomas Worsley from 1750 to 1770. It is the seat of the Worsley family and is the childhood home of the Duchess of ... read more
Kelburn Castle is thought to be the oldest castle in Scotland to have been continuously inhabited by the same family, the Earls of Glasgow. The grounds and gardens are ... read more
Kelmarsh Hall was built in 1732 for William Hanbury, a famous antiquarian. In 1902 George Granville Lancaster bought the estate, which later passed to his ... read more
Kensington Palace was the residence of the (Dutch) Stadholder-King William III and his English wife, Mary Stuart. The house was remodelled for them by Sir Christopher ... read more
Kentwell Hall, dating back to 1086, has had many owners and is now owned and inhabited by Patrick and Judith Phillips. Repairs and restorations have been funded by ... read more
Kenwood House dates from the 17th century, but has been remodelled and improved several times. It has beautiful interiors and a magnificent art collection, including ... read more
Kew Palace, located on the grounds of Kew Gardens, is the smallest of all the royal palaces. Today, completely restored, the palace is open to the public and serves also ... read more
Kingston Bagpuize House, dating back to 1660 and remodelled early 1700, it is the home of Virginia Grant and her family. The House and gardens are open to the ... read more