Claverton Manor, now housing the American Museum, was built in 1820 replacing an earlier manor house. It was designed by Sir Jeffry Wyatville, commissioned by John ... read more
Claydon Estate, park and gardens, surround Claydon House. The current gardens were initially laid out for the 2nd Earl Verney by James Sanderson, a pupil of Capability ... read more
Cliveden, its grounds and house, have undergone many transformations since the first house was built in 1666 for George Villiers, 2nd Duke of Buckingham. It has known also ... read more
Colorno Palace (Reggia di Colorno), originally a Farnese property and today restored to its former splendour, was built early 18th century and later renovated and ... read more
Compton Verney was built in 1714 by Richard Verney, 11th Baron Willoughby de Broke. In 1993 it was bought by the Peter Moores Foundation, and converted in the Compton ... read more
Coombe Abbey was founded as a Cistercian Abbey in the 12th century. Today it is a beautiful hotel surrounded by 202 ha (500 acres) of gardens, parkland and a lake. The ... read more
Château de Coppet is the only private "Vaudois" castle still inhabited, and open to the public. It is famous for having been the residence of the fascinating ... read more
Cothay Manor dates back to the 14th century and is surrounded by a 4.9 ha (12 acres) garden laid out in the 1920s. The house is privately owned and inhabited ... read more
Cottesbrooke Hall, an example of Queen Anne architecture, is the family home of the Macdonald-Buchanans. The House, with its fine collections, such as the Woolavington ... read more
Cragside House was built in 1870 for William Amstrong, 1st Baron Amstrong. He was an engineer and founder of the Amstrong Whitworth. The house was designed by Norman Shaw, ... read more
Crom Castle is owned since 1609 by the Creighton (later Crichton) family, Earls of Erne. The estate is managed by the National Trust. read more
Culross Palace & Garden. Named also the 'Great Lodging' of Culross, the palace is situated in Culross Village, and managed by the National Trust for ... read more
Cultural Foundation Castle Britz (Kulturstiftung Schloss Britz) has a history of an aristocratic estate. It offers an interesting combination of hotel and cultural events ... read more
Dalkeith Park, is surrounding Dalkeith Palace and has been in the Buccleuch family for over 300 years. However the family hasn't used it as their residence since ... read more
Dalmeny House, the first Tudor Revival style house built in Scotland, is the home of the 7th Earl and Countess of Rosebery. Although a private house, it is open to the ... read more
Dartington became well known from 1925 and onwards, when an exceptionally well-off couple, Dorothy and Leonard Elmhirst, bought the estate and began to explore how a ... read more
Dean's Court dates very early back to 705 AD, being part of Saxon monastery of Wimcombe. In 1548 the estate (1,600 ha/4,000 acres) was acquired by John Hanham, MP, ... read more
Deene Park is, since 1514, the seat of the Brudenell family. The House, with its family collections, is partly open to the public on House Open Days. The beautiful ... read more
Delapre Abbey dates back to the 12th century when it was a nunnery of the Cluniac order. After 1535 the Abbey became a country estate under the Tates and Bouveries ... read more
Delitzsch Castle is used as a museum, with a Baroque garden and a viewing tower. It displays prestigious interior, which has been preserved in its original state. read more
