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
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
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
Powderham Castle was built by Sir Philip Courtenay in 1325 and has remained in the family to this day. Today, having become a major tourist attraction, it is inhabited ... read more
Marienburg Castle was, until recently, private property of the Royal House of Hanover. It was a birthday present of King George V of Hanover (1819-1878) to his wife Queen ... read more
Knebworth House is the ancestral home of the Lytton family. Today Knebworth is inhabited by Henry Lytton-Cobbold and his family. The House, with its family collections, ... read more
Killruddery House is the seat of the Brabazon family and presently inhabited by the fifteenth Earl and Countess of Meath, their son Lord Ardee, his wife Lady Ardee ... 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
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
Harewood House, was built between 1759 and 1771, and is still home to the Lascelles family. Home of David Lascelles, the eighth Earl, it contains art collections to ... read more
Haddon Hall, dating back to the 11th century, is, together with Belvoir Castle, one of the seats of the Dukes of Rutland. With its family collections and stunning ... read more
Glamis Castle has been the seat of the Lyon family from the 14th century until the present day. It has also been the childhood home of Her Majesty Queen ... read more
Forde Abbey has a rich and varied history for over 900 years, from Cistercian monks to a private home. Today it is the home of the Kennard family. The House, with its ... read more
Esterházy Palace is, for more than three hundred years, the principal residence and administration centre of the Esterházy family. The public can visite a number ... read more
Château de Brissac has, since 1502, always been inhabited by the Dukes de Brissac. Today it is also open to the public, offering a wide range of cultural and ... read more
Château d'Ancy-le-Franc dates back to the 13th century, but the present construction is a Renaissance château from the 16th century. The castle and its beautiful ... read more
Chateau Boscovice came into the Mensdorff-Pouilly family in 1850, via inheritance. Fortunately it returned into their hands after the fall of the communists. Castle and ... read more
Museum Castle Waldegg reflect historical aristocratic life in the Solothurn area. Closely linked to the von Besenval family, it is now in the hands of the Waldegg Castle ... read more
Castle Ahrensburg has a long history as a noble country seat, but is now a museum and used for cultural events, such as concerts. read more
