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Historic houses in Penzance, such as St Michael´s Mount, 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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St Michael´s Mount
Marazion, Penzance 2.6 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
Godolphin House
Godolphin Cross, Helston 8.2 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
Trerice
Kestle Mill, Newquay 28.8 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
Prideaux Place
Padstow 39.1 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
Lanhydrock
Lanhydrock, Bodmin 43.2 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
Port Eliot
Estate Office, St Germans, Saltash 57.6 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
Mount Edgcumbe House & Country Park
Cremyll, Torpoint 62.2 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
Saltram House
Plympton, Plymouth 66.9 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
Buckland Abbey
Yelverton 66.9 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
Hartland Abbey
Hartland, Bideford 75.7 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 98.7 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
A La Ronde
Summer Lane, Exmouth 101.0 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
Killerton House
Broadclyst, Exeter 103.2 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
Knightshayes Court
Bolham, Tiverton 106.7 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
Forde Abbey & Gardens
Chard 126.5 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
Montacute House
Montacute, Yeovil 137.5 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
Sausmarez Manor
St Martin, Guernsey 140.7 miles away
Sausmarez Manor is an historic house lived in by descendents of Seigneurs going back to the early 13th century. Over the generations the family have been explorers, diplomats, admirals and generals who have all left their mark. The facade was built... more
Lytes Cary Manor
Charlton Mackrell, Somerton 141.7 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
Athelhampton House & Gardens
Athelhampton, Dorchester 148.6 miles away
With a lineage stretching back to the 1400s, it’s not surprising that a walk around Althelhampton House in Dorset is a living history lesson. Its Great Hall is its centrepiece, built in 1485 as the main accommodation for the house’s inhabitants and... more
Tredegar House
Coedkernew, Newport (Gwent) 149.1 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
Clevedon Court
Tickenham Road, Clevedon 150.5 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
Tyntesfield
Wraxall 154.6 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
Stourhead House
Stourton, Warminster 157.8 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
Longleat House
Warminster 162.0 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
Hamptonne
Rue de la Patente, 3 Mulcaster Street, St Lawrence 162.2 miles away
Set in the heart of St Lawrence, let Hamptonne Country Life Museum transport you back to 17th century rural life. Explore the cluster of restored farmhouses, and outbuildings, follow a nature trail and feed the resident farm animals. Watch local... more
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Kingston Lacy
Wimborne Minster 162.3 miles away
Kingston Lacy is a 17th century house that was the home of the Bankes family for over 300 years, and replaced the ruined family seat at Corfe Castle. The house contains an outstanding collection of paintings and other works of art including work by... more
No. 1 Royal Crescent
Bath 165.3 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
Dyrham Park
Bath 168.6 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
Lacock Abbey
Lacock, Chippenham 175.7 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
Wilton House
The Estate Office, Wilton, Salisbury 175.9 miles away
Wilton House has been the ancestral home of the Earls of Pembroke for 450 years and was rebuilt, after a fire in 1647, by Inigo Jones and John Webb. There were further alterations by James Wyatt in 1801. The magnificent 17th century state rooms... more
Breamore House & Countryside Museum
Breamore, Fordingbridge 176.3 miles away
Breamore House is set above the village of Breamore on the edge of the New Forest and was completed in 1583 by the Dodington family. It was purchased in the early 18th century by Sir Edward Hulse, Physician in Ordinary at the Court of Queen Anne,... more
Salisbury Cathedral
33 The Close, Salisbury 177.9 miles away
Salisbury Cathedral: Be inspired by the peace and beauty of one of Britain´s finest medieval cathedrals, Salisbury offers a warm welcome to all who visit. Set within eight acres of lawn and surrounded by historic buildings and museums within the... more
Mompesson House
The Close, Salisbury 178.0 miles away
Mompesson House, an elegant and spacious 18th century house in Cathedral Close, was built for Charles Mompesson in 1701. It has magnificent plasterwork, a fine oak staircase and good quality period furniture. The house also contains the Turnbull... more
Bowood House & Gardens
Estate Office, Bowood House, Calne 179.6 miles away
Bowood House, the family home of the Marquis and Marchioness of Lansdowne, was built during the 18th century, to the designs of Henry Keene and Robert Adam. The Chapel and famous Italianate terraced gardens were added in the 19th century. The... more
Hamptworth Lodge
Hamptworth, Landford, Salisbury 181.1 miles away
Hamptworth Lodge is a Grade II Jacobean style manor house, built by Harold Moffatt with the help of architect Guy Dawber, on the site of the original house. Most of the furniture and interior woodwork is by Moffatt. The heart of the house is the... more
Chavenage House
Chavenage, Tetbury 182.3 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
Rodmarton Manor
Rodmarton, Cirencester 187.0 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
Palace House & Beaulieu Abbey
John Montagu Building, Beaulieu 187.2 miles away
Palace House, once the Great Gatehouse of Beaulieu Abbey, is the family home of Lord Montagu since 1538. The house contains splendid rooms full of fine portraits, pictures, furniture, photographs and many treasures collected by past generations from... more
Mottisfont Abbey Garden, House and Estate
Mottisfont, Romsey 188.1 miles away
Mottisfont Abbey is a 12th century Augustinian priory which was converted into a private house after the Dissolution of the Monasteries and still contains the spring or `font´ from which its name is derived, and the cellarium from the old priory. The... more
Lydiard House
Lydiard Park, Lydiard Tregoze, Swindon 191.2 miles away
Lydiard House is the ancestral home of the Viscounts Bolingbroke. The beautifully restored Palladian house contains the family’s furnishings and portraits, exceptional plasterwork, rare 17th Century window and room devoted to the 18th Century... more
Berrington Hall
Leominster 193.8 miles away
With sweeping views across to the Black Mountains of Wales, it’s no wonder that landscaper du jour Capability Brown choose the site that Berrington Hall now stands on for the great architect Henry Holland to build on. Holland then created the... more
Osborne House
East Cowes, Isle of Wight 193.9 miles away
Osborne House was built for Queen Victoria and Prince Albert as a private home. It was designed by Prince Albert and built by Thomas Cubitt in Italianate style. Many of the rooms have been preserved and unaltered since the death of Queen Victoria,... more
Avington Park
Winchester 201.6 miles away
The Palladian mansion Avington Park, overlooking the River Itchen near Winchester, is the quintessential English country retreat. From its beautifully painted main hall and pannnlled drawing room to the gold plasterwork ceiling of the ballroom, this... more
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Buscot Park
Estate Office, Faringdon 202.6 miles away
Buscot Park is an 18th century house, housing the Faringdon Collection of fine paintings, including works by Rembrandt, Murillo, Reynolds, Rossetti and the famous Briar Rose series by Burne-Jones. Also important pieces of furniture by Adam, Thomas... more
Kelmscott Manor
Kelmscott, Lechlade 203.7 miles away
Kelmscott Manor is a Grade I listed Tudor farmhouse adjacent to the River Thames, dating from 1570 and situated on the edge of the village of Kelmscott, near Lechlade. William Morris (designer, writer and socialist) chose it as his summer home,... more
Hinton Ampner
Bramdean, Alresford 204.4 miles away
Hinton Ampner house was completely destroyed by fire in 1960, along with Ralph Dutton´s collections of fine English furniture and Italian paintings. Rather than abandon the ruin, he set about building a new house. The furniture is mostly French and... more
Shaw House
Church Road, Shaw, Newbury 207.1 miles away
Shaw House was built in 1581 by Newbury clothier Thomas Dolman. This fine Elizabethan building has enjoyed a colourful past from a Duke’s country retreat to a school. It was recently restored through a £6million project and the stories and characters... more
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