Country Houses

A 1969 Dodge Charger will whisk visitors at one of the region’s biggest car rallies back to the days of Hazzard County. The iconic General Lee leapt onto our TV screens in the late 1970s and 1980s with a starring role in American television series The Dukes of Hazzard. The car will be appearing at … Continue reading »

Wait for the rain to stop, and head for the open road! If you’re planning a day out this summer, here are nice great outdoor parks to visit. From finding a space to relax or go for a stroll to looking around a grand stately home or estate, there are several spectacular places on our … Continue reading »

20th Jun 2016 Wales Stephen Farrell The historic Parc Howard museum and art gallery could be converted for use as a wedding and conference venue under new plans. Carmarthenshire County Council has unveiled a series of proposals for the 19th century mansion house, with potential uses including a wedding and banqueting venue, conferencing suites and … Continue reading »

Police are looking for a farm vehicle that was stolen from Gunby Estate, Spilsby, during the week. A Kubota RTV900MR, registration number FX64 DPO, was stolen from Gunby Estate, Hall and Gardens between 3.30pm on Wednesday and 7.30am on Thursday. Thieves were reported to have driven the Kubota, with serial number 72794 and engine number … Continue reading »

Mansion house Plas Glynllifon will be transformed into a luxury hotel and spa under plans from the new owners – with the historic name retained. The 102-room mansion near Caernarfon – original seat of Lord Newborough – was bought earlier this year. Now more details have emerged about the ambitious and exciting plans for the … Continue reading »

9th Jun 2016 Yorkshire Laurence Kilgannon Work is to begin immediately on the £25m luxury hotel and spa redevelopment of Grantley Hall after the project was backed by Harrogate councillors. The proposal for Grantley Hall, a grade II*-listed mansion dating back to the 17th century, had been recommended for approval and although formal consent is … Continue reading »

North Wales hotel Soughton Hall gets £100k makeover Soughton Hall Hotel in Flintshire has undergone a £100,000 refurbishment as part of an investment programme by the new owners. The historic mansion house and luxury wedding venue was originally built in 1714 as a bishop’s palace and the makeover by Elle R Leisure has breathed ‘new … Continue reading »

Every autumn, Angus Heritage Week offers opportunities for locals and visitors to discover more about the county’s fascinating history. Angus Heritage Week 2016 will be from 2-9 September. The week begins with the annual Doors Open Days, a national initiative organised by the Scottish Civic Trust which, for one weekend, throws open the doors of … Continue reading »

Published: 03:19 EST, 5 June 2016 | Updated: 06:57 EST, 5 June 2016 The eight-bedroom mansion in Denham, Buckinghamshire, belonging to the late singer Cilla Black has been put up for sale by her three sons Cilla Black’s sons are selling their mother’s eight-bedroom Buckinghamshire mansion after putting it on the market for £4.3million. The … Continue reading »

Leslie House campaigners are planning an ambitious community buy-out to preserve the ruined A-listed building. Reduced to an empty shell following a fire in 2009, the historic Fife mansion would take an estimated £5 million to renovate. However, two local residents are determined to preserve the relic, which was built for the Duke of Rothes. … Continue reading »