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
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
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
The Alcazar de los Reyes Cristianos has an ancient and rich history linked to the Romans, the Visigoths, the Moorish occupations, and the post-Reconquista area, whereas ... 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
Alhambra is one of Spain's and Europe's major cultural attractions, with its Islamic-European-Christian architecture and gardens. The site goes back to Roman ... 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
The Stift Altenburg is a Benedictine monastery founded in 1144 by Countess Hildeburg of Poigen-Rebgau, and has a lot to offer today for visitors. The impressive Baroque ... 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
Ambras Castle is closely connected with Archduke Ferdinand II of Austria (1529–1595). The castle-museum served as his residence from 1563 to ... 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
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
Aranjuez Palace dates from the 14th century but rebuilding started in the second half of the 16th century, by Phillip II. It is surrounded by extensive Baroque ... read more
Áras an Uachtaráin, the former Viceregal Lodge, is now the official residence and main workplace of the President of Ireland. Designed by Nathaniel Clements, it was ... 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
