Country Houses

Bill Jones is a seasoned dealer in Art Deco and Arts & Crafts but a newcomer to the world of organising fairs, an arena into which he has thrown himself recently with gusto. He is a big fan of the movements he deals in at his shop on the south coast and at fairs including … Continue reading »

The UK’s hotels have so many unique facets to them, from interesting design to incredible food and outstanding locations, but it’s the history that really adds another dimension to them. So here is a selection of the Good Hotel Guide’s favorite historic hotels in England… Once the student home of the Duke of Gloucester, Duke … Continue reading »

Stay at Princess Diana’s childhood home, Althorp Estate, for $37,000 Last updated 16:51, May 30 2016 Althorp Estate Guests can now stay at Althorp Estate, Princess Diana’s childhood home. Princess Diana’s brother Earl Charles Spencer has announced people can now stay at her childhood home, Althorp Estate, but at a price. For… (View original article)

Comments (0) The beautiful and varied gardens of Cranborne will be open for visitors on the weekend of June 18th and 19th. From the famous Cranborne Manor gardens, originally designed by John Tradescant in the 17th century, and the wonderful 18th century Number 10 Castle Street (formerly Cranborne Lodge) through elegant period and modern homes to … Continue reading »

After being under the same ownership for almost 30 years, the spectacular Caer Beris Manor, located on the edge of the historic market town of Builth Wells , has just gone on the market for offers in the region of £1m. Location, location, location The historic property is situated on the edge of the Mid … Continue reading »

Best properties: Mill housesBrowse through a selection of the best property available in the UK and abroad Nothing says old English countryside more than bucolic Mill houses and now you can own your very own part of the old English countryside. Perfect for when the daily grind of urban living gets too much to bear… … Continue reading »

The problem with breaking down the past into periods is that it requires you to come up with a signature for each artificial parcel of time. In terms of the English country house, which is the subject of Adrian Tinniswood’s hugely enjoyable new book, that would mean the chilly Victorians (windows open all the time, … Continue reading »

Six of the best country homes on sale in Norfolk now 12:07 28 May 2016 Just some of the homes. Archant Property editor Caroline Culot selects the best country homes for sale in Norfolk… •The Lodge, Saxlingham Thorpe; £1.3 million with Savills on 01603 229229 This elegant Grade II listed country house dates over three … Continue reading »

Froyle Park THE aptly-dubbed ‘Froyle’s War’ has been re-ignited this month as villagers prepare to fight the next round of applications by Froyle Park Ltd for a new car park and variation in noise conditions. Leading the charge, Froyle Parish Council argues that both applications are “predicated and entirely contingent” on the present use of … Continue reading »

Comments (0) A SOMERSET landmark is going greener thanks to the installation of a new heating system. Barrington Court in Ilminster was using more than 34,000 litres of oil each year to heat the property. Now the 17th Century man will be powered by sustainable and locally sourced wood after the installation of a biomass heater. … Continue reading »