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Eastnor Castle: A Journey from Medieval Fortress to Fairytale Castle

Eastnor Castle: A Journey from Medieval Fortress to Fairytale Castle

Built between 1810 and 1824 to resemble a medieval fortress, Eastnor Castle has evolved through extensive 19th-century decorative transformations and a 20th-century revival by the Hervey-Bathurst family, now serving as a restored family home renowned for its 300-acre deer park and appearances in HBO's "Succession."

Newby Hall: The Architectural Gem of the North

Newby Hall: The Architectural Gem of the North

Established in the 1690s and expanded in the 1760s, Newby Hall boasts a rich history of architectural evolution, wartime contingency plans, and remains a family estate with unique attractions like a teddy bear collection and historic statue gallery.

Boughton House: The English Versailles

Boughton House: The English Versailles

Originally a monastery, Boughton House was transformed into a grand manor by Edward Montagu in 1528, later enhanced with French architecture and now remains a treasured home of the Buccleuch family, celebrated for its exceptional art and innovative agricultural practices.

Sudeley Castle: A Royal Sanctuary Through the Ages

Sudeley Castle: A Royal Sanctuary Through the Ages

With origins in the 11th century, Sudeley Castle has seen extensive transformations from its early days as a manor to its renovation in the 19th century by the Dent family, serving as a royal residence, a Civil War base, and finally as the burial site of Catherine Parr, now managed by Lady Ashcombe and open to the public.

Broughton Sanctuary: Centuries of Heritage Meet Modern Luxury

Broughton Sanctuary: Centuries of Heritage Meet Modern Luxury

Managed by the Tempest family since the 11th century, Broughton Sanctuary combines historic architecture with modern luxury, serving as a versatile venue and retreat center, and actively engaging in nature recovery efforts including extensive tree planting and wildlife reintroduction projects.

Carlton Towers: A Timeless Blend of History and Modernity

Carlton Towers: A Timeless Blend of History and Modernity

Resembling a Cambridge college and owned by the Stapleton family since 1301, Carlton Towers was extravagantly rebuilt in the 1870s. Now managed by Lord Gerald Fitzalan-Howard, it has been revitalized as a family home and a venue for weddings and events, known for its Gothic Revival interiors and a growing focus on regenerative farming.