Leighton Hall as it stands today, was built between 1759–61 and got later a Gothicized façade in 1822–25, commissioned by Richard Gillow, shortly after he ... read more
Leith Hill Place is a Palladian house, built around 1760 by Richard Hunt. In 1847 it was acquired by Josiah Wedgwood and later inherited by the composer Ralph Vaughan ... read more
Lichtenstein Castle dates back to 1390 and came into the hands of Count Wilhelm of Württemberg 1839, who then built a German medieval knight’s castle. It was ... read more
Lisdisfarne Castle was built in 1550 but much remodelled by Sir Edwin Lutyens in 1901, when it became the property of the publishing magnate and the owner of Country ... read more
Lismore Castle is 1795 the Irish residence of the Dukes of Devonshire. Today the gardens and the art gallery in the west wing are open to the public in summer. Certain ... read more
Lissan House, now open to the public, has been the seat of the Staples Baronets of Lissan and Faughanvale from 1628. The Estate and its historic collections were gifted to ... read more
Llanerchaeron is a Georgian Villa, completed in 1795, and designed by the celebrated John Nash for Colonel William Lewis. The estate was bequeathed to the National Trust ... read more
LobkowIcz Palace, dating back to the 16th century, has been returned into the hands of its original family, together with its stunning art collections. It is not only a ... read more
Loket Castle ( Burg Elbogen) dates back to the 12th century and houses a museum, including different collections such as porcelain, armoury, furniture, stones and ... read more
Loseley Park, built in 1562 by Sir William More, is still the home of his descendants, the More-Molyneux family. Remarkably unchanged, the House with its family ... read more
Ludwigsburg Residential Palace is one of the largest baroque palaces in Europe. With Royal apartments, several museums and a unique palace theatre is offers the visitors a ... read more
Lukesland Gardens is a 9.8 ha (24 acres) garden, surrounding Lukesland House. Lukesland, built in 1852 in Victorian Gothic style, came in the hands of the Howell family ... read more
Lydney Park is the home of the descendants of Benjamin Bathurst, who acquired the estate in 1719. The present owner is Rupert Bathurst, 4th Viscount Bledisloe. read more
Läckö Slott (Foundation) is a beautiful Baroque castle with interesting interiors, exhibitions, opera venue, The Small Garden, Conference & Hotel ... read more
Mainau Castle was built in 1720, but it was Count Lennart Bernadotte (1909-2004), who restored and re-shaped the gardens, as we see them today. Mainau is the "Island ... read more
Malahide Castle has been the home of the Talbot family from 1185 until 1975 when it was sold to the state. The furnished castle and grounds are open to the public. read more
Mannheim Palace is one of the largest baroque palaces in Europe, build for the Palatine Prince-Electors. It has now partly regained its splendour, after restoration, and ... read more
Mannington Hall, dating back to the 15th century, has been owned by the Walpole family since the 18th century and is presently inhabited by Robert Walpole, 10th Baron ... read more
Dekema State is a small estate in the characteristic “terp”(=mound) village of Jelsum, a few kilometres just outside of Leeuwarden. It shows the traditional landed ... read more
Mansion Hofwijck was created in 1642 for Constantyn Huygens, the famous diplomat, writer, art lover and confident of the Orange-Nassau's. read more
