Fontfroide Abbey has a long history which dates back to the 11th century. It was rather neglected when it was bought in 1908 at auction by Artist and curator Gustave ... read more
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
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
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
Alden Biesen Castle has been used by the Teutonic Knights since the Middle Ages. They replaced it by a moated castle in the eighteenth century. The property came into ... read more
Alfabia, a complex consisting of a house, gardens and an orchard, was once the estate of Majorca's Moorish governor. The house itself has elements of different ... 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
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
Aragonese Castle is located on a rocky islet, connected to the island of Ischia by a causeway. The castle dates back to 474 BC, but in Modern Times it was rescued from ... 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
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
Ardgillan Castle was built in 1738 by Reverend Robert Taylor. It remained in the Taylor family until 1962. Today, owned by the Fingal County Council who restored ... 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
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
Arniston House, designed by William Adam, has been home of the Dundas Family for over 400 years. It is surrounded by a beautiful park and garden. The house can be visited ... read more
Ashridge House, dating back to the Middle Ages, has been in the hands of the Egerton family since 1604 until 1921. Ashridge House is today a venue for corporate and ... read more
Aston Hall is a magnificent seventeenth century red-brick Jacobean mansion situated in a picturesque public park on the north side of Birmingham. Built between 1618 and ... read more
Athelhampton House dates from the 15th century and is surrounded by 65 ha (160 acres) of parkland and gardens. It has been owned by the Cooke family, for three ... read more
Avebury Manor is a country house with many different elements and styles, from monastic to the 20th century. Now in the hands of the National Trust, the house and garden ... read more
