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Historic Houses in or near Rye, such as Smallhythe Place and Godinton House & Gardens are listed below. The ancient town of Rye in East Sussex is perched on a hill overlooking the River Rother and Romney Marsh. The streets are cobbled and there are beautifully perserved historic houses and a medieval church. The town offers plenty of restaurants, pubs and cafes, plus a range of Hotels, B & B and self catering accommodation in the town and the surrounding countryside and on the coast.

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Smallhythe Place

Smallhythe, Tenterden 6.4 miles away

Smallhythe Place is an early 16th century half timbered house, which was the home of the Victorian actress Ellen Terry from 1899 until her death in 1928. It contains many personal and theatrical mementoes, and beautiful stage costumes from her... more

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Godinton House & Gardens

Godinton Lane, Ashford 15.0 miles away

Godinton House & Gardens, described as `An ancient estate in a magnificent park with thrilling formal gardens now splendidly restored - one of Kent´s finest´ - The Times. Dating from the 14th century the house has been embellished by its many owners... more

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Bateman´s (Kiplings House)

Burwash, Etchingham 15.7 miles away

Take the day off from the 21st century and escape to the bucolic idyll that is Batemans, the home of Rudyard Kipling from 1902 to 1936. The house, a 17th century ironmaster’s home sitting in the rolling Sussex Downs, has been preserved as it was in... more

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Leeds Castle

Broomfield Road, Maidstone 21.0 miles away

Leeds Castle: Get your Key to the Castle and discover over 900 years of history set in 500 acres of beautiful parkland. Open all year round, Leeds Castle is the perfect backdrop to your day out. Watch our World of Wings bird display, run wild in the... more

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Belmont

Belmont Park, Throwley, Faversham 23.0 miles away

Belmont House has remained the seat of successive Lords Harris from 1801 until 1995. The house contains family mementoes, fine paintings, furniture and the finest private collection of clocks in the country. There is also a unique collection of... more

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Michelham Priory & Gardens

Upper Dicker, Hailsham 23.6 miles away

Dating back to the 13th century, Michelham Priory boasts the longest water filled medieval moat in England. Of particular interest are the remains of the former Augustinian Priory that evolved into this splendid Tudor mansion with its 14th century... more

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Charleston

Firle, Lewes 27.9 miles away

Virginia Woolf´s sister, Vanessa Bell, moved to Charleston in 1916 with fellow artist Duncan Grant and their unconventional household. They transformed the house with decorations, painting the walls, doors and furniture in their own unique and... more

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Penshurst Place & Gardens

Penshurst, Tonbridge 28.5 miles away

Penshurst Place is one of Kent´s loveliest historic houses with family history going back to the 14th century. The oldest part of the house is the Baron´s Hall, built in 1341 with its chestnut beamed roof. A series of Staterooms contain a wonderful... more

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Ightham Mote

Ivy Hatch, Sevenoaks 29.4 miles away

Ightham Mote is a superb moated manor house dating from the early 14th century. It was bought in 1953 by American, Charles Robinson, who had first seen the house on a tour of Kent before the First World War. The main features of the house, which is... more

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Knole

Sevenoaks 31.4 miles away

If ever there was an argument for the importance of the National Trust, Kent’s Knole House is it. This 15th century palace built for bygone archbishops before becoming the property of Henry VIII and then the influential Sackville family (Vita... more

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Hever Castle & Gardens

Edenbridge 31.6 miles away

Hever Castle, a romantic 13th century moated castle, was the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII´s second wife - inside there are prayer books signed and inscribed by Anne Boleyn. In 1903 the estate was bought by American William Waldorf Astor,... more

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Anne of Cleves House

52 Southover High Street, Lewes 32.2 miles away

Henry VIII and his wives have fascinated the British for generations so it’s little wonder that Anne of Cleves’ House, tucked away in rural Sussex, is such a popular visitor attraction. Anne was given the house in 1541 as part of her divorce... more

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Cobham Hall

Cobham, Gravesend 33.6 miles away

Cobham Hall is one of the largest houses in Kent. It has been occupied since the 12th century that owes its architechural style to Inigo-Jones and James Wyatt. Cobham Hall is now one of Britain´s leading Independent girls Boarding & Day School.... more

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Walmer Castle & Gardens

Kingsdown Road, Walmer, Deal 33.8 miles away

Walmer Castle was one of a chain of coastal artillery forts built by Henry VIII that has been transformed into an elegant stately home. It was the official residence of the Lords Warden of the Cinque Ports that included William Pitt the Younger and... more

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Standen

West Hoathly Road, East Grinstead 34.3 miles away

Standen is a family house built in the 1890s, a showpiece of the Arts & Crafts Movement designed by Philip Webb and decorated throughout with original William Morris carpets, fabrics and wallpapers. On display are contemporary paintings, tapestries,... more

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Chartwell

Westerham 34.8 miles away

Chartwell was the family home of Sir Winston Churchill from 1924. The rooms are kept as they were during his lifetime and offer an insight into both his domestic and political life. Photographs, books and personal possessions, including his famous... more

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The Priest House

North Lane, West Hoathly 35.5 miles away

Built in the 15th century, The Priest House has been open as a museum since 1908. Its furnished rooms contain a fascinating array of 17th and 18th century domestic furniture, needlework and household items. Outside a formal herb garden contains over... more

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Titsey Place

Titsey, Oxted 38.6 miles away

Titsey is one of the largest surviving historic estates in Surrey, dating back to the mid 16th century. The interior of the house was designed by William Atkinson in the 1820´s with Regency plaster cornices, panelled doors and marble chimneypieces.... more

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Royal Pavilion

4/5 Pavilion Buildings, Brighton 39.0 miles away

The Royal Pavilion, the famous seaside palace of King George IV, is one of the most exotically beautiful buildings in the British Isles. Originally a simple farmhouse, it was created into a neoclassical villa by Henry Holland in 1787. Between... more

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Preston Manor

Preston Drove, Brighton 39.2 miles away

Preston Manor is a delightful old Manor House evoking the atmosphere of an Edwardian gentry house both `upstairs´ and `downstairs´. Dating from c.1600, rebuilt in 1738 and substantially added to in 1905, Preston Manor gives a rare insight into life... more

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The Home of Charles Darwin

Luxted Road, Downe 39.3 miles away

Set in stunning Kentish countryside and only 15 miles from London, Down House is a day out to inspire all the family. The home of Charles Darwin for 40 years, here you can learn about his life and work and see our award winning exhibition. Don’t miss... more

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Hall Place & Gardens

Hall Place, Bourne Road, Bexley 42.5 miles away

Hall Place is a Grade 1 listed country house built in 1537 for former Lord Mayor of London, Sir John Champneys. The Tudor house boasts a panelled Great Hall with Minstrels´ Gallery, and 17th century additions and improvements include a vaulted Long... more

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Danson House

Danson Road, Welling, Bexleyheath 43.9 miles away

Danson is a magnificently restored 18th century Palladian Villa designed by Robert Taylor, with later additions by Sir William Chambers. The house, has a principal floor, sumptuous after painstaking investigations and reconstruction, a fine entrance... more

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Eltham Palace

Courtyard, Eltham, London 45.5 miles away

Eltham Palace, completed in 1936, is the only English Art Deco house open to the public, and is an eclectic mix of high style French influenced Art Deco. The bathroom is gold leaf and onyx, and throughout the house are veneered walls and built-in... more

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St Mary´s House & Gardens

Bramber 45.8 miles away

St Mary´s House is a magnificent medieval house with fine panelled interiors, including the unique Elizabethan ´Painted Room´ with its trompe l´oeil murals, giving an air of tranquillity and timelessness. The Drawing Room has a marquetry overmantle... more

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Polesden Lacey

Great Bookham, Dorking 52.7 miles away

Polesden Lacey, originally a Regency house, was extensively remodelled in 1906-09 by the Hon Mrs Ronald Greville, a well-known Edwardian hostess. Her collection of fine British portraits by Lawrence, Reynolds and Raeburn is in the dining room. The... more

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Parham House & Gardens

Parham Park, Storrington, Pulborough 53.5 miles away

Parham House: This beautiful Elizabethan house is set in the heart of a medieval deer park at the foot of the South Downs. The foundation stone was laid in 1577 by the two year old Thomas Palmer. It is reputed Queen Elizabeth dined at Parham in 1593... more

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Westminster Cathedral

Victoria, London 53.6 miles away

Westminster Cathedral is one of London's best kept secrets. Its Byzantine architecture sets it apart from the more familiar Gothic style of so many other churches in the country. Visitors will find a very special place of prayer that provides peace... more

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Buckingham Palace

London 53.9 miles away

Buckingham Palace was built in 1703 for the Duke of Buckingham and was made the royal family´s principal residence by Queen Victoria in 1837. It is now the official London residence of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and serves as both home and... more

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Carlyle´s House

National Trust, 24 Cheyne Row, London 53.9 miles away

Carlyle´s House, a Chelsea Queen Anne house was the home of historian, social writer, ethical thinker and powerful public speaker Thomas Carlyle from 1834 until his death in 1881. The skilful Scottish home making of his wife Jane is much in evidence.... more

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Clarence House

St James's Palace, London 53.9 miles away

Clarence House was built in the early 19th century by John Nash for William IV, it is now the official residence of HRH The Prince of Wales. It was the London home of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother. The arrangement of the rooms with... more

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Spencer House

27 St James's Place, London 54.0 miles away

Spencer House, London´s finest surviving 18th century town house, was built in 1756-66 for the 1st Earl Spencer, an ancestor of Diana, Princess of Wales, (1961-97). It was designed by John Vardy and James `Athenian´ Stuart and houses a fine... more

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Apsley House

149 Piccadilly, Hyde Park Corner, London 54.3 miles away

Also known by the rather grand address of Number 1, London, Apsley House is an art lover’s paradise. The house, the ancestral home of the Dukes of Wellington since 1815, is stuffed to the gills with masterpieces, among them some of the finest... more

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Fitzroy House

37 Fitzroy Street, London 54.9 miles away

Set in the heart of Fitzrovia, famed for its writers and artists, Fitzroy House was built in 1791 shortly after development was undertaken of this area. The original interior and current exterior imitate the designs of Robert Adam, celebtated... more

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Kensington Palace, State Apartments & Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection

London 55.5 miles away

Kensington Palace is now the Enchanted Palace...Until 2012 Kensington Palace has been transformed into a unique multi-sensory visitor experience weaving contemporary fashion, performance, dreamlike installations and tales of the palaces' princesses,... more

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Hampton Court Palace

East Molesey 56.2 miles away

Hampton Court Palace: The flamboyant Henry VIII is most associated with this majestic palace, which he extended and developed in grand style after acquiring it from Cardinal Wolsey in the 1520s. He lavished money on fabulous tapestries and paintings,... more

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Arundel Castle

Arundel 56.4 miles away

You can see the mighty medieval Arundel Castle from miles away and as you approach it, its grandeur only seems to increase. Dating back to the Norman Conquest, the castle is groaning with terrific historical artefacts and you can’t swing a cat... more

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Hatchlands Park

East Clandon, Guildford 56.7 miles away

Hatchlands is set in a beautiful 430 acre Repton Park, open everyday offering a variety of way-marked walks. The house was built for the naval hero Admiral Boscawen in 1756 and has some of the earliest surviving interiors by Robert Adam, which are... more

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Chiswick House

Burlington Lane, London 56.8 miles away

Chiswick House, close to the centre of London is one of England´s finest Palladian villas, designed by the third Earl of Burlington and built between 1725 and 1729. It was inspired by the architecture of ancient Rome to be a fine setting to show off... more

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Ham House

Ham Street, Ham, Richmond 57.1 miles away

Ham House was built in 1610 and lavishly remodelled and extended in the 1670s by the Duke and Duchess of Lauderdale, and became a centre of Restoration court life. It is one of the most outstanding survivors of Stuart art and architecture famous for... more

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Marble Hill House

Richmond Road, Twickenham 57.3 miles away

Marble Hill House was built in the early 18th century for Henrietta Howard, Countess of Suffolk and the mistress of George II. The interior is planned round the Great Room, where she would have entertained, with it´s ceiling that rises through the... more

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Kew Palace

33 Kew Green, Richmond upon Thames 57.8 miles away

Kew Palace: This intimate palace in the heart of Kew Gardens offers visitors a unique insight into royal family life. Kew Palce was the favourite family home of King George III, Queen Charlotte and some of their 15 children. Step into this tiny... more

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Fenton House

Windmill Hill, Hampstead, London 57.9 miles away

Fenton House is a charming William and Mary Merchants´ House set in Hampstead. It has altered little over the years and contains fine collections of Georgian furniture, porcelain and needlework. The Benton Fletcher Collection of early keyboard... more

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Clandon Park

West Clandon, Guildford 58.2 miles away

Clandon Park was built by the Venetian architect Leoni in the 1730s and is considered to have one of the finest Marble Halls in Europe. The house is filled with an amazing collection of 18th century furniture, porcelain, textiles and carpets acquired... more

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Kenwood House

Hampstead Lane, London 58.2 miles away

Kenwood House was remodelled by Robert Adam in 1754, by adding a portico and wings to enclose the courtyard, for the 1st Earl of Mansfield. It was bought in 1925 by Lord Iveagh and houses one of the most important collections of paintings, which he... more

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Syon Park

Brentford 58.4 miles away

Syon House is the London home of the Duke of Northumberland. The House is Tudor in origin and was transformed by Robert Adam into one of his earliest and finest interiors. Many of the furnishings were brought to Syon from Northumberland House after... more

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Petworth House & Park

Petworth 58.6 miles away

Petworth House is a magnificient late 17th century mansion, housing the finest collection of pictures in the care of The National Trust with numerous works by Turner, Van Dyck, Reynolds and Blake. The state rooms also have a large collection of... more

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Osterley Park House

Jersey Road, Isleworth 60.2 miles away

Robert Adam was commissioned in 1761 to transform Osterley Park House from a Tudor mansion into this neo-classical villa. The spectacular interiors contain one of Britain´s most complete examples of Adam´s work. Designed for entertaining, it contains... more

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Loseley Park

Guildford 61.0 miles away

Loseley House, built in 1562 to entertain Elizabeth I, is a fine example of Elizabethan architecture. The gallery of the Great Hall houses some rare Italian painted canvas panels from Henry VIII´s banqueting tents. It also features many fine works of... more

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Goodwood House

Goodwood, Chichester 64.4 miles away

Goodwood House, home to the Dukes of Richmond for over 300 years, is open to the public for 60 days a year. The Regency State Apartments house some astonishing treasures including celebrated paintings by horse artist George Stubbs and Canaletto´s... more

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