Abbey House was built in the 16th century on the foundations of the 13th century former Abbot's House. It is surrounded by a 2 ha (5 acres) spectacular garden. The ... read more
Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens, covering 8 ha (20 acres), has walled gardens, woodland walks, formal and informal gardens, with exotic plants. The site is owned ... read more
Abbotsford House, situated on a 49 ha (120 acres) estate, it was formerly the residence of Sir Walter Scott, the historical novelist and poet. The House and gardens, open ... read more
Aberglasney dates back to the 15th century, however the house dates from the mid-17th and 18th century. It has had many different owner and is since 1995 in the hands ... read more
Abriachan Garden & Nursery has been developed since 1983 by the Davidson family. The plantings and plants reflect the countries where the family has lived before: New ... read more
Achamore Gardens is a 20 ha (50 acres) sub-tropical garden, created after 1944 by Sir James Horlick, when he became owner of the Isle of Gigha and subsequently ... read more
Achnacloich House was built mid-19th century, overlooking Loch Etive. It is the centre of a 2,000 ha (5,000 acres) estate, including grazed parkland, formal terraces, a ... read more
Acorn Bank, a historic house, garden and watermill. Its history goes back to the Knights Templar in 1228 and the Knights of the Hospital of St John, who held it from 1323 ... read more
Acton Court dates back to the 14th century. Heavily neglected, practically only the East Wing survived and has been restored recently. The House is open in July-August by ... read more
Adlington Hall and the previous buildings on the same site, has been the home of the Legh family since the early 14th century. The House and Gardens are open to the ... read more
Allerton Park, surrounded by 200 acres of beautiful grounds, is magnificent gothic revival stately home. It is also a venue for film & photo shooting, field sports, ... read more
Alnwick Castle, dating back to 1096, is the home of the Dukes of Northumberland (the Percy family). Surrounded by its 2 parks and the separate Alnwick Garden, the castle ... read more
Althorp is the family home of the Spencer family for over 500 years. Presently owned by Charles Spencer, 9th Earl Spencer and brother of the late Princess of Wales. The ... read more
Anglesey Abbey is set on the grounds of a former priory, dating back to the 11th century. The mansion goes back to 1538. In 1926 it was bought by the wealthy 1st Lord ... read more
Arbury Hall, originally a 12th century Augustinian Priory, now stands in the midst of beautiful 18th century landscaped gardens and surrounded by over 100 acres of lakes ... read more
Arbuthnott Estate is the home of the Arbuthnott family for over 800 years. Building began probably a 1242. The house has a 17th century walled garden, planted in the ... read more
Ardanaiseig House is a Scots baronial house (1834) with a 100 acre woodland garden and is today a hotel. Garden visitors are welcome: Maps of the garden are available ... read more
Ardkinglas Estate (4,900 ha/12,000 acres), with the castle as its centre, is still a much-loved home of the Noble family. The House is open under certain conditions and ... read more
Arduaine Gardens, covering 8 ha (20 acres), are focussing on plants from temperate East Asia and South America, however there are many other plants too. read more
Arley Hall is the home of Lord and Lady Ashbrook and belongs to the family for over 550 years. Surrounded by beautiful gardens, it is an attraction for cultural and ... read more
