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
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
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
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
Arundel Castle, dating from the 11th century, has been for over 400 years the principal seat of the Howard family, whose heads have been first Earls of Arundel and then ... read more
Ascott Estate is old farmhouse from 1606, expanded to a large Edwardian country house by the de Rothschild family, since the 1870s, and for the last time in the 1939s. ... read more
Badminton House became in the hands of the Somerset family in 1612, and is the seat of the Dukes of Beaufort up to the present day. The Dukedom was created by Charles ... read more
Ballindalloch Castle has been the home of the Macpherson-Grant family since 1546. It is not only a family home but also a busy Highland Estate with several different ... read more
Bantry House and Garden, home to the White family since 1739, houses an important private collection of furniture and objects of art. It is open to the public since 1946 ... read more
Belmont House, built in 1769, was bought in 1801 by General George Harris (later Lord Harris) and stayed in the family ever since. Belmont has three reputedly fine ... read more
Beloeil Castle: The domain of Beloeil has been since the 14th century the residence of princes de Ligne. The park is 25 ha large and forms with the castle one of the most ... read more
Belvoir Castle is the ancestral home of the Dukes of Rutland. The Manners family have lived at Belvoir in an unbroken line for almost a thousand years. The Castle, with ... read more
Berkeley Castle dates back to the 11th century and has remained within the Berkeley family since they reconstructed it in the 12th century. The Terrace Garden and ... read more
Birr Castle is the seat of the Parsons family, included its presents head, the Seventh Earl of Ross, Brendan Parsons and his family. The castle is only open on specific ... read more
Blair Castle, surrounded by its 59.000 ha (145,700 acres) estate, is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Scotland. It is the ancestral home of the Clan Murray ... read more
Blenheim Palace, was built between 1705 and circa 1722 for John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough. Ever since it has been the home of the Dukes of Marlborough. Blenheim ... read more
Bodrhyddan Hall, a 17th century house with Victorian extensions, has been the home of Lord Langford and his family for over 500 years. The House, containing an ... read more
