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Historic Houses Haverfordwest
Historic Houses in or near Haverfordwest, such as Picton Castle and Hartland Abbey are listed below. The medieval town of Haverfordwest is dominated by its castle dating back prior to 1120. With beautiful countryside and a busy port, there are an array of shops located in the modern shopping precinct, a musuem and a country park located just outside the town. A selection of restaurants to suit all tastes and plenty of areas suitabel for walkers and cyclists.
Picton Castle
Rhos, Haverfordwest 3.7 miles away
A beautiful hybrid, Picton Castle consists of a 13th century castle with splendid Georgian wing added in 1790s. Guided tours span nearly 800 years, starting in the medieval castle, elegantly remodelled with plaster and fireplaces by Sir Henry Cheere,... more
Hartland Abbey
Hartland, Bideford 58.9 miles away
Hartland Abbey was built 1157, and was remodelled in Gothic style in the 18th century. It was given by Henry VIII to the Sergeant of his Wine Cellar, whose descendants still live here. Fascinating collections of furniture, porcelain and paintings are... more
Arlington Court
Arlington, Barnstaple 61.9 miles away
There’s an awful lot more to Arlington Court near Barnstaple in Devon than grand fireplaces and lovely architecture. This country house, a bold example of 19th century Green Revivalism, is stuffed with fascinating objects, thanks to the tendency of... more
Dunster Castle
Dunster, Minehead 78.0 miles away
Originally built in Norman times, Dunster Castle was remodelled in the late 19th century for the Luttrell family, who lived here for 600 years. Only the 13th century gatehouse has survived from the original building. During the civil war soldiers... more
Cardiff Castle
Castle Street, Cardiff 79.5 miles away
When an attraction is steeped in history it can sometimes seem a little daunting getting to grips with it all. But the curators at Cardiff Castle have done an excellent job in bringing 2,000 years of fighting, defending, merrymaking and grand living... more
Tredegar House
Coedkernew, Newport (Gwent) 84.6 miles away
Tredegar House is one of the architectural wonders of Wales and one of the most significant late 17th century houses in the whole of the British Isles. For over 500 years it was home to one of the greatest Welsh families, the Morgan’s, later Lords... more
Prideaux Place
Padstow 86.9 miles away
Prideaux Place, situated above the port of Padstow, has been the home of the Prideaux-Brune family for over 400 years. It is a mixture of Elizabethan, Georgian and Regency Gothic. Fine paintings and furniture are on display including two exotic... more
Knightshayes Court
Bolham, Tiverton 87.7 miles away
Knightshayes Court, designed by William Burges, is a gothic Victorian building dating from 1869, and a rare survival of his work. The house is entered under a carved porch by Thomas Nicholls. Much of the decoration was by J G Crace, with his... more
Tiverton Castle
Tiverton 88.5 miles away
Originally built by order of Henry I in 1106, Tiverton Castle was then rebuilt in the 13th/14th centuries and altered down the ages. It is part Grade I Listed and part Scheduled Ancient Monument. Fascinating history. Once home of the poweful medieval... more
Castle Drogo
Drewsteignton, Exeter 91.0 miles away
Castle Drogo was designed by Sir Edward Lutyens and built of granite in the early 20th century for millionaire Julius Drewe. The interior includes family portraits, oak fittings and furniture by Lutyens. The library and billiards room contain... more
Lanhydrock
Lanhydrock, Bodmin 94.6 miles away
Lanhydrock was originally a 17th century house which was almost totally destroyed in 1881 and is now one of the most fascinating late 19th century houses in England. Although the gatehouse and north wing survived, the rest of the house was rebuilt.... more
Clevedon Court
Tickenham Road, Clevedon 94.8 miles away
Clevedon Court is an outstanding 14th century manor house with parts of a massive 13th century Tower and Great Hall and much of the original building still evident. It has been home to the Elton Family since 1709. A large amount of the interior was... more
Killerton House
Broadclyst, Exeter 95.2 miles away
Killerton House was rebuilt in 1778 for the Acland family, to the design of John Johnson. Alterations to the original house were made later, which included, a rear extension and new side entrance. It houses the Paulise de Bush collection of 18th to... more
Powis Castle & Garden
Welshpool 97.3 miles away
Powis Castle is built on a high rock overlooking the garden terraces and has been the home of the Earls of Powis for many generations. There is a wealth of fine paintings and furniture, one of the finest collections in Wales. The sister of the 2nd... more
Trerice
Kestle Mill, Newquay 97.6 miles away
Trerice is a small Elizabethan manor house in a secluded setting. The highlight of the interior is the magnificient great chamber with its barrel ceiling. It houses fine fireplaces, oak and walnut furniture, interesting clocks, needlework and Stuart... more
Buckland Abbey
Yelverton 97.9 miles away
Buckland Abbey was originally a small but influential 13th century Cistercian monastery and the former home of Sir Francis Drake. It contains interesting memorabilia of his travels and adventures, and exhibitions of seven centuries of history at... more
Croft Castle
Leominster 98.2 miles away
Croft Castle is 15th century and has recently had a major refurbishment and has been the home of the Croft family since Doomsday. Fine interiors display period furnishings and paintings, including works by Gainsborough and Lawrence. Many of the books... more
Tyntesfield
Wraxall 99.8 miles away
Tyntesfield is a spectacular Victorian country house, remodelled by John Norton in 1864 for William Gibbs. It is an extraordinary Gothic Revival, with extravagant towers and turrets. The original interior is still intact with an unrivalled collection... more
Hampton Court Castle & Gardens
Near Hope under Dinmore, Leominster 100.1 miles away
Historic buildings, glorious grounds and days out go hand in hand in history-soaked Britain and stunning, ivy-clad Hampton Court Castle is no exception. Surrounded by 1,000 acres of green and glorious Herefordshire countryside grounds, this 15th... more
Port Eliot
Estate Office, St Germans, Saltash 101.0 miles away
Port Eliot is an ancient hidden gem, set in a stunning fairy tale grounds which nestles beside a secret estuary in South East Cornwall. An award winning attraction, it has the rare distinction of being a Grade I Listed house, park and garden. This is... more
Berrington Hall
Leominster 101.4 miles away
Berrington Hall is an elegant Henry Holland house built in the late 18th century and is set in parkland designed by Capability Brown. The rather plain exterior belies the fine interior which has beautifully decorated ceilings and a spectacular... more
Plas Newydd
Plas Newydd, Llanfairpwllgwyngyll 102.1 miles away
Plas Newydd is an impressive 18th century house by James Wyatt which is famous for housing Rex Whistler´s largest painting and an exhibition about his work. The interior is a mix of classical and Gothic and was restyled in the 1930s. There is also a... more
A La Ronde
Summer Lane, Exmouth 104.3 miles away
Wonderfully quirky A La Ronde in Devon is a sixteen-sided house constructed in the late 18th century on the instructions of two rather eccentric cousins Jane and Mary Parminter. Jane and Mary had just completed a Grand Tour of Europe and many believe... more
Saltram House
Plympton, Plymouth 105.2 miles away
Saltram House is a remarkable Georgian mansion that features some of Robert Adam´s finest rooms. There are exquisite plasterwork ceilings and some rooms are decorated with original 18th century Chinese wallpaper. The fine collection of paintings... more
Penrhyn Castle
Bangor 105.4 miles away
Penrhyn Castle is a massive 19th century neo-Norman castle, built for the wealthy Pennant family. It is crammed with fascinating things including a one-ton slate bed made for Queen Victoria. It houses one of the best art collections in Wales,... more
Mount Edgcumbe House & Country Park
Cremyll, Torpoint 105.5 miles away
Mount Edgcumbe was built by Sir Richard Edgcumbe of Cotehele in his deer park in 1547-53. The house was destroyed in 1941 during the Blitz on Plymouth and was restored by Adrian Gilbert Scott in 1958, on the instructions of the 6th Earl. Now... more
The Bishop´s Palace and Gardens
Wells 107.6 miles away
The Bishop´s Palace and Gardens lies in the heart of Wells, within very easy access of the market place and cathedral. Enter the moated and fortified grounds from the gatehouse and discover the splendour of the beautiful medieval Palace. Behind the... more
Berkeley Castle
Berkeley 107.7 miles away
They don’t come much more historic than Berkeley Castle. This Gloucestershire landmark has played host to Francis Drake, Elizabeth I and a succession of other royalty as well as being celebrated by Shakespeare and the scene of Edward II’s murder back... more
Forde Abbey & Gardens
Chard 110.1 miles away
Forde Abbey was a Cistercian monastery, founded mid-12th century, and has been a private home since 1543. The buildings seen today almost all existed when the monks departed. The interior was substantially remodelled in 1649-58 by Edmund Prideaux,... more
Eastnor Castle
Ledbury 111.4 miles away
Eastnor Castle, a `fairytale´ castle in medieval style, was designed in 1812 by John First Earl Somers. A 60ft high Hall leads to a series of state rooms and a Gothic Drawing Room. The Library is decorated in the style of the Italian Renaissance. The... more
Lytes Cary Manor
Charlton Mackrell, Somerton 111.5 miles away
Lytes Cary Manor is a small medieval manor house, originally built by Thomas Lyte, was rescued from decay in the 20th century by Sir Walter Jenner. The Great Hall is open to the roof with an unusual Gothic arch that leads to the small dining area... more
Chirk Castle
Chirk, Wrexham 112.3 miles away
Chirk Castle is the only Edwardian fortress in North Wales to have been continuously occupied since it was built in the 14th century. The elegant state rooms house elaborate plasterwork, Adam-style furniture, tapestries and portraits, and a... more
Montacute House
Montacute, Yeovil 112.9 miles away
Montacute House is an Elizabethan house adorned with elegant chimneys, carved parapets, heraldic glass and other Renaissance features. The magnificent state rooms include the Long Gallery which is the largest of its type in Britain, and is full of... more
Dyrham Park
Bath 113.1 miles away
Dyrham Park is a 17th century mansion built in the baroque style between 1692 and 1704 for William Blathwayt, Secretary of State to William III. The rooms have changed little since they were furnished by Blathwayt. Due to his royal connections, the... more
No. 1 Royal Crescent
Bath 114.8 miles away
Number One Royal Crescent was the first house to be built in John Wood´s masterpiece of Palladian architecture. The magnificently restored town house creates a wonderfully vital picture of fashionable life in 18th century Bath. Each room is an... more
Attingham Park
Shrewsbury 115.9 miles away
Attingham Park is an elegant Georgian mansion, built in 1785 for the 1st Lord Bewick, is one of the great houses of the Midlands. The magnificent Regency interiors contain collections of ambassadorial silver and Italian furniture. The purpose built... more
Godolphin House
Godolphin Cross, Helston 116.1 miles away
Godolphin House, a privately owned Tudor and Stuart Grade I mansion was begun in the 14th century, with additions made in later centuries - by the end of the 17th century there were over 100 rooms. The Godolphin family wealth came from the tin... more
Upton Cressett Hall
Bridgnorth 116.6 miles away
Upton Cressett Hall: Sixteenth century moated Elizabethan manor with turreted gatehouse set in remote and beautiful Shropshire countryside near market towns of Bridgnorth and Ludlow. Upton Cressett’s famous gatehouse, featuring original oak spiral... more
St Michael´s Mount
Marazion, Penzance 117.8 miles away
St Michael´s Mount can be approached by a causeway at low tide and ferry at high tide, was originally the site of a Benedictine priory dating back to the 12th century. After the Civil War it was acquired by the St Aubyn family who still live in the... more
Chavenage House
Chavenage, Tetbury 119.4 miles away
Chavenage is an Elizabethan house of mellow grey Cotswold stone that has remained virtually unchanged for 400 years. Only two families have owned Chavenage and it is still a family home with tours usually conducted by the present owner. Of particular... more
Sherborne Castle
New Road, Sherborne 120.8 miles away
Sherborne Castle is an historic country house, built by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1594 and extended by the Digby family whose stately home it has been since 1617. The rooms are a variety of styles from Tudor, Jacobean, Georgian to Victorian. Prince... more
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Longleat House
Warminster 122.7 miles away
Nestling within 900 acres of Capability Brown landscaped grounds, Longleat, built by Sir John Thynne, is one of the best examples of Elizabethan architecture in Britain. On display are priceless collections of furniture and paintings, including works... more
Stourhead House
Stourton, Warminster 123.0 miles away
Stourhead House is a Palladian mansion built in the 1720s, which was home to the Hoare family, who are the owners of Britain´s only surviving private bank. The entrance hall has a large collection of Hoare family portraits. The interior includes an... more
Rodmarton Manor
Rodmarton, Cirencester 123.7 miles away
Rodmarton Manor is one of the last country houses to be built and furnished by hand between 1909 and 1929, using local stone, timber and local craftsmen. All the furniture was made especially for the house, to the Cotswold Arts and Crafts ideals.The... more
Lacock Abbey
Lacock, Chippenham 124.7 miles away
Lacock Abbey was founded in 1232 and converted into a country house in the mid-16th century, the cloisters and monastic rooms of the Abbey have survived largely intact. On the closure of the monastery it passed to William Sharington. The Strong Room... more
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