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Historic Houses Kirkcudbright
Historic houses in Kirkcudbright, such as Broughton House & Garden, are featured underneath. Our selection of Historic houses feature some unique architecture, unrivalled decor and interiors, many with glorious gardens and grounds.
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Broughton House & Garden
12 High Street, Kirkcudbright 0.2 miles away
Broughton House is an 18th century town house of the Murrays of Broughton and Cally. Bought in 1901 by E A Hornel, renowned artist, and became his home and studio. The House still contains many of Hornel´s works and paintings by other artists. On... more
Hutton-In-The-Forest
Penrith 48.9 miles away
The historic house at Hutton-In-The-Forest is based on a medieval pele tower, with substantial additions in 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. Entrance is through the medieval Stone Hall, hung with a variety of weapons. The new hall has a Cupid... more
Manx National Heritage
Manx Museum, Kingswood Grove, Douglas 50.7 miles away
At Manx National Heritage, enjoy 10,000 years of the Isle of Man´s often turbulent history brought to life in an imaginative and thought-provoking way through the Story of Mann, which starts at the award-winning Manx Museum in Douglas and takes on a... more
Dalemain Historic House & Garden
Penrith 51.1 miles away
The medieval Tudor and Georgian Dalemain Historic House has been home to the Hasell family since 1679 with an interior that has not changed since the 18th century. The entrance hall has a shallow staircase made of local oak, and collections of china,... more
Blackwell - The Arts & Crafts House
Bowness-on-Windermere 56.4 miles away
Blackwell The Arts & Crafts House, designed by M H Baille Scott, is one of Britain's finest and most important houses. Overlooking Lake Windermere it houses fine examples of furniture, decorative arts, stained glass and carved oak and iron work.... more
Holker Hall & Gardens
Cark-in-Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands 61.7 miles away
Holker Hall: This beautiful Victorian House, with it's 24 acres of formal and woodland gardens and 125 acres of deer park, is one of the treasures of the stunning South Lakes area. The warm 'lived in' atmosphere of the Hall continues to charm... more
Levens Hall
Kendal 65.2 miles away
Levens Hall is an Elizabethan mansion, built around a 13th century Pele tower, converted into a gentleman´s residence and home of the Bagot family, containing fine panelling, plasterwork and period furniture. Also paintings by Rubens, Lely and Cuyp... more
Traquair House
Innerleithen 66.1 miles away
Traquair House, originally a castle owned by the Kings of Scotland, later became the home of the Earls of Traquair whose descendants still live there. It is where Alexander I signed a charter over 800 years ago, and the `modern wings´ were completed... more
Bowhill House & Country Estate
Bowhill, Selkirk 66.5 miles away
Bowhill House is the Scottish Borders home of the Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch, dating from 1812, set in magnificent scenery. Outstanding collections of art, silverware, porcelain and French furniture. Historic relics include Monmouth´s saddle and... more
Leighton Hall
Carnforth 68.7 miles away
Award winning Leighton Hall is the lived-in house of the famous furniture making Gillow dynasty. A visit to Leighton is an opportunity to unravel the fascinating past of this ancient, Lancashire family and wander through the spectacular grounds and... more
Pollok House
2060 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow 68.8 miles away
Pollok House is set in the grounds of Pollok Park, home to the Maxwell family for over 600 years. The present house, (c.1750) replaced three earlier structures and was extended in 1890. The house contains an internationally important collection of... more
Abbotsford
Melrose 72.9 miles away
The garden and landscape of Abbotsford are the creation of Sir Walter Scott, and were developed from scratch between 1811 and 1825. The landscape composition is outstanding in aesthetic, scenic and architectural terms and its association with Scott... more
Mount Stuart
Isle of Bute 77.0 miles away
For a rewarding day out, enjoy the sumptuous surroundings at Mount Stuart, Isle of Bute. One of the finest Visitor Attractions on the West Coast and with an interior that has been described as jaw-droppingly spectacular, Mount Stuart is the... more
Callendar House
Callendar Estate, Falkirk 80.7 miles away
Situated amidst magnificent park and woodland,Callendar House tells stories spanning 600 years of Scottish history. Through wars, rebellions and the industrial revolution, the house has played host to many great historical figures over the... more
Mellerstain House
Gordon 81.4 miles away
Mellerstain House, one of Scotland's finest stately homes and family residence of the 13th Earl of Haddington ,is a unique example of William and Robert Adam design. With stunning interiors throughout, Mellerstain holds a treasure of paintings,... more
House of the Binns
Linlithgow 82.2 miles away
The House of the Binns is the historic home of the Dalyells family, among them General Tam Dalyell who raised the Royal Scots Greys here in 1681. Four of the main rooms have important moulded ceilings, some of the earliest examples in Scotland. The... more
Hopetoun House
South Queensferry 83.2 miles away
Hopetoun House `Scotland´s Finest Stately Home´ is situated 12 miles from the centre of Edinburgh and is a splendid example of the work of Scottish architects Sir William Bruce and William Adam. Enjoy exploring the stunning original interiors that... more
The Georgian House
7 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh 84.0 miles away
The Georgian House is part of Robert Adam´s masterpiece of urban design, Charlotte Square. It dates from 1796, when those who could afford it began to escape the cramped, squalid conditions of Edinburgh´s Old Town to settle in the fashionable New... more
Dalmeny House
South Queensferry 84.3 miles away
Dalmeny House, one of the first Tudor-revival houses to be built in Scotland, has been the family home of the Earls of Rosebury for over 300 years. It houses part of the Rothschild collection of 18th century French furniture, Goya tapestries,... more
Newhailes
Newhailes Road, Musselburgh 85.4 miles away
Newhailes is a fine late 17th century house with impressive 18th century additions. The house was built in 1686 and bought by Sir David Dalrymple, of the legal and political dynasty. He was responsible for the addition of one of the most important... more
Royal Burgh of Culross
Culross 85.8 miles away
Culross Palace was built for Sir George Bruce between 1597 and 1611 and has original interiors with painted woodwork. On display are 17th and 18th century furniture, decorative items and a fine collection of Staffordshire and Scottish pottery. The... more
The Hill House
Upper Colquhoun Street, Helensburgh 85.9 miles away
The Hill House is one of the finest of Charles Rennie Mackintosh´s domestic creations, sitting high above the Clyde commanding fine views of the river estuary. It was commissioned in 1902 by Walter Blackie, who wanted an individual house and garden.... more
Wallington
Cambo, Morpeth 86.1 miles away
Wallington dates from 1688, the estate was laid out in the 18th century by Sir Walter Blackett. The interior houses very good Italian Rococo plasterwork in the main rooms and a Victorian hall painted with murals of Northumbrian scenes by William Bell... more
Lytham Hall
Ballam Road, Lytham St Annes 87.0 miles away
Lytham Hall is a Grade I listed manor and is widely believed to be the finest Georgian house in the North West of England. The present House was designed by John Carr of York and the Main Hall displays his work at its best.... more
Belsay Hall
Belsay, Newcastle upon Tyne 89.3 miles away
Belsay Hall is situated in the centre of an estate that belonged to the Middleton family from the 13th century. Belsay Hall was designed by Sir Charles Monck in Greek Revival style, inspired by the architecture he saw on his year-long honeymoon in... more
Lennoxlove
Haddington 91.3 miles away
Lennoxlove House, dating from the 14th century and home of the Duke of Hamilton is set in 460 acres. Located in East Lothian just 20 miles east of Edinburgh, accommodation in the House is available on an exclusive basis for between 6 and 22 guests.... more
Manderston
Duns 95.7 miles away
Originally built in 1790s, Manderston was completely rebuilt in the early 1900s by John Kinross, for Sir James Miller. No expense was spared and no detail overlooked. The furniture is French in style and the kitchens have every modern convenience of... more
Hoghton Tower
Hoghton, Preston 96.3 miles away
Hoghton Tower is quite simply unique, the perfect location for an eventful day or evening out. Enjoy the magnificent views from the ramparts or discover the trail around the gardens. One of the finest Renaissance buildings in England including State... more
Rufford Old Hall
Rufford, Ormskirk 96.3 miles away
Rufford Old Hall is one of Lancashire´s finest 16th century buildings, famed for its Great Hall with an intricately carved moveable wooden screen and dramatic hammerbeam roof. On display are a collection of arms and armour from various European... more
Gawthorpe Hall
Padiham, Burnley 99.9 miles away
Gawthorpe Hall was built in the early 17th century for Sir Richard Shuttleworth although the family owned the estate for 200 years before. Much of the original plasterwork remains and the long gallery is hung with early 17th century portraits. Many... more
Paxton House, Gallery and Country Park
Berwick-upon-Tweed 100.4 miles away
Paxton House is one of the finest 18th century Palladian country houses in Britain, built to the design of John Adam with a Regency extension by Robert Reid. The twelve period rooms feature Adam interiors, a fine collection of Chippendale and Trotter... more
Washington Old Hall
The Avenue, District 4, Washington 100.8 miles away
Washington Old Hall is a delightful stone built 17th century manor house, which incorporates parts of the original medieval home of George Washington´s direct ancestors. There are displays on George Washington, and how the Hall was saved with... more
Seaton Delaval Hall
Estate Office, Seaton Delaval 103.0 miles away
Seaton Delaval Hall: Admiral Delaval commissioned Sir John Vanbrugh to build the hall in 1718. The family originally came from France but came here with Duke William of Normandy in 1066. The Hall was damaged by fire in 1822, but successive... more
Hill of Tarvit Mansion House
Cupar 108.9 miles away
Hill of Tarvit Mansion House, originally the site of the 17th century Wemyss Hall, was completely remodelled by Robert Lorimer for Frederick Sharp, in 1906. All the rooms have been designed in a certain style, with matching furniture and paintings.... more
East Riddlesden Hall
Bradford Road, Keighley 109.0 miles away
East Riddlesden Hall is a 17th century manor house and buildings which have distinctive architectural details. The Hall has a gigantic fireplace with classical columns on either side. The house has a wonderful collection of oak furniture, pewter,... more
Sudley House
Mossley Hill Road, Mossley Hill, Liverpool 110.4 miles away
Sudley House is the former home of Victorian ship builder George Holt, housing his personal collection of 18th and 19th century British art, and still in its original setting. A charming gallery displays works by Turner, Gainsborough, Lord Leighton... more
Plas Newydd
Plas Newydd, Llanfairpwllgwngyll 113.1 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
Speke Hall, Garden and Estate
The Walk, Liverpool 113.7 miles away
Speke Hall is a half-timbered house with a moat dating from 16th century, with the inside spanning many periods. The Great Hall and priest hole are Tudor while the Oak Parlour and smaller rooms are Victorian. This rambling house has an interesting... more
Newby Hall
Ripon 114.5 miles away
Newby Hall was built in the 1690s, in the style of Sir Christopher Wren, by John Etty, it is now the home of Richard and Lucinda Compton. Their ancestor, William Weddell, asked Robert Adam to transform the interior to house his collection of ancient... more
Heaton Hall
Heaton Park, Prestwich, Manchester 114.6 miles away
Heaton Hall is a Grade 1 listed 18th century country house set in the middle of Heaton Park. The principal rooms have been gradually restored with appropriate furnishings.... more
Harewood House
Harewood, Leeds 119.5 miles away
Harewood House is a stunning house designed by John Carr, completed in 1772, with exquisite interiors by Robert Adam. The furniture throughout is by Thomas Chippendale together with art collections that include Renaissance masterpieces, Turner... more
Dunham Massey Hall, Park & Garden
The National Trust, Dunham Massey Hall, Altrincham 120.1 miles away
Dunham Massey Hall was originally an early Georgian house, which was extensively re-worked in the early 20th century. The result is one of the most sumptuous Edwardian interiors housing exceptional collections that include Huguenot silver, paintings... more
Arley Hall & Gardens
Arley, Northwich 121.6 miles away
Arley Hall is one of the most interesting and attractive stateley homes in the North West. The elaborate ceilings and oak panelling, impressive fireplaces, intricate stained glass and beautiful contents are not the only features which make Arley Hall... more
Newburgh Priory
Coxwold 123.1 miles away
Newburgh Priory is a large and imposing house near Coxwold, North Yorkshire. Standing on the site of an Augustinian priory, founded in 1145, it is a fine stately home in a superb setting with breathtaking views to the Kilburn White Horse in the... more
Tatton Park
Knutsford 123.3 miles away
One of the most complete historic estates, Tatton Park was rebuilt in the late 18th century by Samuel Wyatt. The collections include family portraits, paintings, books, china, glass, silver and Egerton furniture specially commissioned from Gillow.... more
Tabley House Collection
Tabley House, Tabley Lane, Knutsford 124.8 miles away
Tabley House is the finest Palladian house in the North West designed by John Carr of York. It is home to one of the first collections of English paintings, including works by Turner, Reynolds, Lawrence and Lely. It also has a fine collection of... more
Beningbrough Hall & Gardens
York 126.3 miles away
Beningbrough Hall is an imposing Georgian mansion built in 1716 and containing one of the most impressive Baroque interiors in England. The plan of the house is old fashioned with the state bedrooms on the ground floor. On the first floor an unusual... more
Sutton Park
Sutton-on-the-Forest, York 128.4 miles away
Built in the 18th century by Thomas Atkinson, Sutton Park is the home of Sir Reginald and Lady Sheffield and is a fine example of Georgian architecture with magnificent Rococo plasterwork by Cortese. It houses is an important collection of Meissen... more
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