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Ottery St Mary, Devon Location map Cadhay A lovely Elizabethan manor acclaimed as one of England's thousand best houses. Cadhay was begun in 1550 by John Haydon, on the site of an older house. To Haydon's house was later added a long gallery, effectively creating a rectangular building around an inner courtyard. The house has been beautifully restored and furnished and now operates as holiday accommodation, but visitors are welcome at regular opening times (see website). Ottery St Mary, Devon, England, EX11 1QT Location: on B3176, 1 m NW Ottery St Mary Website: Cadhay Email: jayne@cadhay.org.uk Phone: 01404 813 511 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Gorran, Cornwall Location map Caerhays Castle and Garden Stunning 20th century woodland gardens surrounding Caerhays Castle. Caerhays features plants from China and the Far East in a sheltered valley on the south Cornish coast. This is a Spring garden (indeed it is ONLY open in Spring) with fantastic colour in March, April, and May. Caerhays features the National Magnolia Collection. St Austell, Gorran, Cornwall, England, PL26 6LY Location: on coast 9 m SW St Austell Website: Caerhays Castle and Garden Email: estateoffice@caerhays.co.uk Phone: 01872 501 310 Fax: 01872 501 870 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Ticknall, Derbyshire Location map Calke Abbey Unexceptional exterior houses a varied collection - no, not of furniture and objets d'art, as you might expect, but of stuffed birds, mammals, fossils, and other oddments gathered by a succession of eccentric owners. Derby, Ticknall, Derbyshire, England, DE73 1LE Location: 9 m S Derby, on A514 Website: Calke Abbey Email: calkeabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01332 863 822 Fax: 01332 865 272 National Trust Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Canons Ashby, Northamptonshire Location map Canons Ashby Delightful hodgepodge of styles from Tudor to Georgian. Began life as an Augustinian priory. Oak staircase, great hall, great atmosphere. Daventry, Canons Ashby, Northamptonshire, England, NN11 3SD Location: on B4525 Website: Canons Ashby Email: canonsashby@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01327 861 900 Fax: 01327 861 909 National Trust Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Siddington, Cheshire Location map Capesthorne Hall Capesthorne is one of the premier country homes of Cheshire, with a history going back to the Domesday Book. The house is a magnificent Jacobean style building built in 1722. The Capesthorne family were Chief Foresters in the King's Forest of Macclesfield at that time, which meant they had the power to try and sentence poachers and enforce royal privilege in the area. Though the exterior of the house retains elements of its 18th century character, much remodeling was performed by the architect Salvin after a disastrous fire of 1861. The interior of the house boasts a fine collection of antique furniture, art, marble sculpture, and tapestries. Macclesfield, Siddington, Cheshire, England, SK11 9JY Location: 5 miles W of Macclesfield, off the A34 Website: Capesthorne Hall Email: info@capesthorne.com Phone: 01625 861 221 Fax: 01625 861 619 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Drewsteignton, Devon Location map Castle Drogo A twentieth century "castle" built by Sir Edward Lutyens to satisfy the aspirations to gentryhood of a successful merchant. Battlements, portcullis, fortified entrance tower, all designed to create a medieval heritage. The foundations are hewn into the rock of the hillside, to the point of having exposed granite in the bathroom. An ode to ambition, but a fascinating place to visit for all that. Exeter, Drewsteignton, Devon, England, EX6 6PB Location: off A30 Website: Castle Drogo Email: castledrogo@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01647 433 306 Fax: 01647 433 186 National Trust Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Castle Howard, Yorkshire Location map Castle Howard Here is John Vanbrugh's extraordinary baroque vision realized in all its extravagance for the 3rd Earl of Carlisle. One of the very first landscape gardens was built here, and there are paintings by Gainsborough and Rubens. The huge central dome has been restored after a 20th century fire. York, Castle Howard, Yorkshire, England, YO60 7DA Location: 15 m NE York, off A64 Website: Castle Howard Phone: 01653 648 444 Fax: 1653 648 529 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Ilfracombe, Devon Location map Chambercombe Manor A true treasure of England's past, Chambercombe Manor was built in the 11th century, and was mentioned in the Domesday Book. Elizabethan furniture shares the interior with later Victorian decor. Lady Jane Grey is known to have visited the house. Chambercombe is supposedly haunted; in the Victorian period a secret room was discovered, and legend says that a body lay upon a bed in the room. Chambercombe Lane, Ilfracombe, Devon, England, EX34 9RJ Location: off A399 Website: Chambercombe Manor Phone: 01271 862 624 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Firle, East Sussex Location map Charleston A glimpse into the fascinating (and occassionally scandalous) history of the Bloomsbury Group of artists and writers. Charleston was the country meeting place of the Bloomsbury Group. The interiors were decorated by artists Duncan Grant and Vanessa Bell with murals, painted furniture, ceramics, and textiles, making the whole a unique statement of their artistic beliefs. Lewes, Firle, East Sussex, England, BN8 6LL Location: 7 m E Lewes, on A27 Website: Charleston Email: info@charleston.org.uk Phone: 01323 811 265 Fax: 01323 811 628 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Westerham, Kent Location map Chartwell Home of Winston Churchill from 1922. Unremarkable exterior. The interior is full of Churchill memorabilia, from cigars to paintings to war correspondence. Mapleton Road, Westerham, Kent, England, TN16 1PS Location: 2 m S Westerham, off B2026 Website: Chartwell Email: chartwell@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01732 868 381 Fax: 01732 868 193 National Trust Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Chastleton, Oxfordshire Location map Chastleton House Chastleton House is one of England's finest and most complete Jacobean houses. It is filled with a mixture of rare and everyday objects, furniture and textiles collected since its completion in 1612 by members of one family, in continuous occupation. The gardens are typically Elizabethan and Jacobean with a ring of fascinating topiary at their heart. This house is being conserved rather than restored by the National Trust. Admission by timed ticket. Advance booking strongly recommended as maximum number of visitors admitted per day is 175. Moreton-in-Marsh, Chastleton, Oxfordshire, England, GL56 0SU Location: 6 m E Stowe-on-the-Wold Website: Chastleton House Email: chastleton@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01608 674355 Fax: 01608 674355 National Trust Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Bakewell, Derbyshire Location map Chatsworth One of the true treasure houses of Britain, set in extensive parklands, home of the Dukes of Devonshire. Begun as an Elizabethan mansion by Bess of Hardwick, rebuilt starting in 1686. Everything is on a massive scale, opulent and designed to impress (it does). Too much art and furniture to mention. Bakewell, Derbyshire, England, DE45 1PP Location: 4 m E Bakewell, on B6012 Website: Chatsworth Email: visit@chatsworth.org Phone: 01246 565 300 Fax: 01246 583 536 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Tetbury, Gloucestershire Location map Chavenage Sprawling Elizabethan country house of grey Cotswold stone. Tapestries, Cromwellian relics, fine furnishings. Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England, GL8 8XP Location: 2 miles NW of Tetbury on minor road Website: Chavenage Email: info@chavenage.com Phone: 01666 502 329 Fax: 01453 836 778 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Chenies, Buckinghamshire Location map Chenies Manor House A gabled manor house begun in the 15th century with 16th century alterations. Once the home of the Russell's Earls of Bedford. There are several unusual architectural features, including a secret hiding hole, and a medieval undercroft, plus a collection of antique dolls. Chenies, Buckinghamshire, England, WD3 6ER Location: off A404 Phone: 01494 762 888 Historic Houses Association Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire Location map Chicheley Hall An outstanding example of a Georgian manor house, Chicheley was begun in 1719 by Sir John Chester. The ceiling of the great hall is especially outstanding; this was the work of William Kent, and depicts Herse and her sisters sacrificing to flora. The manor is surrounded by 100 acres of lawn and parkland, with 25 acres of gardens, and is notable for the unique canal on the east side of the house. Chicheley, Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire, England, MK16 9JJ Location: on A422, off A509 2 m NE Milton Keynes Website: Chicheley Hall Email: enquiries@chicheleyhall.co.uk Phone: 01234 391 252 Fax: 01234 391 388 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Maidstone, Kent Location map Chiddingstone Castle A country house in the style of a mock castle, Chiddingstone Castle houses the eccentric collections of Denys Bower. Far Eastern and Egyptian artefacts share space with the handerkerchief born by Charles I at his execution, among other oddities. Near Edenbridge, Maidstone, Kent, England, TN8 7AD Location: off B2027 Website: Chiddingstone Castle Phone: 01892 870 347 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

London, Greater London Location map Chiswick House A Palladian mansion built by William Kent for the 3rd Earl of Burlington. Kent created a masterpiece of fabulous interiors within a simplistic white facade. The interiors include Red, Blue, and Green velvet rooms, and the Gallery with its gilded ceiling, Burlington Lane, Chiswick, London, Greater London, England, W4 2RP Location: off A4 Website: Chiswick House Phone: 020 8995 0508 English Heritage Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

West Clandon, Surrey Location map Clandon Park and Queens Royal Surrey Regiment Museum Early 18th century Palladian mansion built by Venetian architect Giacomo Leoni for the 2nd Lord Onslow. Clandon is surrounded by lovely gardens, with a formal pareteere to the south. To the east is a Dutch garden and Maori House. The interior features an elegant two story Marble Hall, one of the finest rooms in England. Guildford, West Clandon, Surrey, England, GU4 7RQ Location: off A25 Website: Clandon Park and Queens Royal Surrey Regiment Museum Email: clandonpark@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01483 222 482 National Trust Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Middle Claydon, Buckinghamshire Location map Claydon House A box-like classical exterior hides the most extraordinary rococo interior in Britain. Woodwork by Luke Lightfoot has to be seen to be believed. Even if you aren't usually a fan of rococo (as this writer is not), you will be overwhelmed by the craftsmanship. The Verney family have been in continuous occupation of Claydon for over 380 years. The house also features memorabilia of Florence Nightingale, who was a friend of the family and a frequent visitor to Claydon. Buckingham, Middle Claydon, Buckinghamshire, England, MK18 2EY Website: Claydon House Email: claydon@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01296 730 349 Fax: 01296 738 511 National Trust Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Clevedon, Somerset Location map Clevedon Court Begun at least as early as 1320, though much altered by later generations of owners, particularly the Elton family, who took over in 1709. Medieval hall, mullioned windows, hanging chapel. Tickenham Road, Clevedon, Somerset, England, BS21 6QU Location: near Clevedon on B3130 Website: Clevedon Court Email: clevedoncourt@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01275 872 257 Fax: 0871 433 9294 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Taplow, Buckinghamshire Location map Cliveden Stately home, now let as a hotel, with formal gardens, including temples, fountains, and statues, woodland walks, water garden, rose garden, and herbaceous borders. Good views of the Thames. The present house, the third on the site, was built in 1851 by Charles Barry. Once the home of Nancy, Lady Astor, it is now let as a hotel and is open only on certain days. Admission to house by timed ticket. Taplow, Buckinghamshire, England, SL6 0JA Location: on B476, W of Maidenhead Website: Cliveden Email: cliveden@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01628 605 069 Fax: 01628 669 461 National Trust Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Kingswear, Devon Location map Coleton Fishacre House and Garden Arts and Crafts style house with an Art Deco interior, surrounded by a fantastic garden. The house was built in 1925 for Rupert and Lady Dorothy D'Oyly Carte. Brownstone Road, Dartmouth, Kingswear, Devon, England, TQ6 0EQ Location: 3 m E Kingswear Website: Coleton Fishacre House and Garden Email: coletonfishacre@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01803 752 466 Fax: 01803 753 017 National Trust Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Marldon, Devon Location map Compton Castle A fantastic fortified manor house, bristling with turrets and parapets, lies in a sheltered valley setting. Compton Castle was built by the Gilbert family, and the same family still inhabits the house today, though now the property is owned by the National Trust. The castle is surrounded by lush gardens, including a period knot garden. Compton Castle was used in the filming of the 1995 film adaptation of Janer Austen's Sense and Sensibility. Paignton, Marldon, Devon, England, TQ3 1TA Location: 1½ m N Marldon, signposted from A380 Website: Compton Castle Email: comptoncastle@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01803 843 235 Fax: 01803 661 900 National Trust Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Compton Verney, Warwickshire Location map Compton Verney Compton Verney is an award-winning art gallery located in a beautiful Grade 1 listed mansion built by Robert Adam. The house is set in over 120 acres of landscaped grounds designed by Capability Brown. Within the gallery are 6 permanent exhibits and a changing array of temporary exhibitions. Compton Verney, Warwickshire, England, CV35 9HZ Location: Located 12 miles from Leamington Spa, on the B4086 between Wellesbourne and Kineton, and 6 miles from J12 of the M40. Website: Compton Verney Phone: 44 (0)1926 645500 Fax: 44 (0)1926 645501 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Corsham, Wiltshire Location map Corsham Court Originally built in 1582, little of the earlier building remains. State rooms designed by Capability Brown, furnishings by Robert Adam and Chippendale. Corsham, Wiltshire, England, SN13 0BZ Location: off A4 Website: Corsham Court Email: staterooms@corsham-court.co.uk Phone: 01249 712 214 Fax: 01249 701 610 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

St Dominick, Cornwall Location map Cotehele A Tudor house approached by way of a medieval barn, gatehouse, and three courtyards. Not much has changed since it was built between 1485 and 1539: the floors slope, the rooms are dark, and there is no electricity. Wonderful Tudor atmosphere, great hall doubles as an armoury. Tudor and later wooden furnishings. Working water mill on grounds, with wooded walks. Saltash, St Dominick, Cornwall, England, PL12 6TA Location: 8 m SW Tavistock, nr. A390 Website: Cotehele Email: cotehele@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01579 351 346 Fax: 01579 351 222 National Trust Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Burford, Oxfordshire Location map Cotswold Wildlife Park and Manor House Since its foundation in 1970, the Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens have grown to become one of the country's most popular zoological attractions. The spacious and varied grounds around the listed Victorian Manor House offer a wealth of planting possibilities and styles. The 140 acres of parkland is home to some particularly fine specimen trees including Giant Redwood, Wellingtonia, Cedar and a huge 600-year-old Oak. Burford, Oxfordshire, England, OX18 4JW Location: 2 m S Burford, on A361 Website: Cotswold Wildlife Park and Manor House Phone: 01993 823006 Fax: 01993 823807 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Alcester, Warwickshire Location map Coughton Court A lovely Tudor house, home of the Throckmorton family since 1409. Coughton features a half-timbered courtyard, an impressive gatehouse, and no less than two churches. The Throckmortons were heavily involved in the Gunpowder Plot, and a compelling exhibit in the house outlines the story of the plot and its impact on the family. Throckmorton Estates, Coughton Court, Alcester, Warwickshire, England, B49 5JA Location: On the A435 2 miles north of Alcester Website: Coughton Court Email: coughtoncourt@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01789 762 435 Fax: 01789 765 544. National Trust Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Midhurst, West Sussex Location map Cowdray House Ruins of a Tudor mansion on the site of a 13th century house. Midhurst, West Sussex, England, GU29 9AL Website: Cowdray House Email: info@cowdray.org.uk Phone: 01730 810 781 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Rothbury, Northumberland Location map Cragside Mock Tudor mansion set in rock garden atop rugged hill. Show rooms by Norman Shaw, built to impress. Morpeth, Rothbury, Northumberland, England, NE65 7PX Location: 13 m SW Alnwick, on B634 Website: Cragside Email: cragside@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01669 620 333 Fax: 01669 620 066 National Trust Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Durham, County Durham Location map Crook Hall The original Crook Hall was built around 1286 on lands belonging to Sydgate Manor. The property was eventually named after Peter de Croke, owner in the early years of the 14th century. Only the great hall and a screen passage remain from that early medieval building, but they are enough to give a good impression of the first Crook Hall. You can easily see where the old medieval doorways have been filled in. The screen passage leads to a Jacobean addition. Frankland Lane, Sidegate, Durham, County Durham, England, DH1 5SZ Location: off the A691, within walking distance of Durham city centre Website: Crook Hall Email: info@kbacrookhall.co.uk Phone: 0191 384 8028 Fax: 0191 386 4521 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

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