A fine C16 red brick moated mansion, the seat of the Clopton family for about 300 years. (1308-1618). A will dated 1563 records the house as new at that time. It stands in a park of 130 acres at the end of an avenue of limes, nearly 1 mile long, planted in 1678 by Sir […]
Sudeley Castle
Mid 15th century castle, possibly on the site of a Stephanic castle, rebuilt in the late 15th century and altered circa 1572. It fell into a period of disuse and ruin after 1649. It was restored as a country house in 1837-40 and 1868-89. Further improvements took place in 1901-07 and in the 1930s. 16th […]
Berkeley Castle
Berkeley Castle has been lived in by the same family for over 900 years. It is where history has been made. Where Edward II was murdered, where the Barons of the West gathered before Magna Carta and where Queen Elizabeth I hunted and played bowls. The house, gardens and a butterfly house are open to […]
Rockingham Castle
Castle founded by William the Conqueror as a motte and bailey in 1066, rebuilt during the reign of Edward I as a residence and fortified in 1323. The castle started to fall into disrepair in 1485 and was subsequently rebuilt in the 16th century. During the Civil War the castle was fortified with a complex […]
Greys Court
An intimate family home and peaceful estate set in the rolling hills of the Chilterns. This picturesque 16th-century mansion and tranquil gardens were home to the Brunner family until recent years. Reopening in 2010 after two years of closure for conservation work, the house exudes a welcoming atmosphere with a well-stocked kitchen and homely living […]