The Good Country House Guide

The Essential Critical Guide to Over 450 of the Best Country Houses

Britain has an unparalleled wealth of historic castles and country houses open to the public. For this guide the author visited over 470 properties in all parts of the country, from Cotehele House in Cornwall to Cawdor Castle in the Highlands of Scotland.

Details of locations, opening times and more

The Good Country House Guide provides descriptions of the houses and details of locations, opening times, tours and facilities. The commentaries section provides a frank appraisal of what each house has to offer - its architecture, interior and contents, from priceless paintings and furniture to idiosyncrasies - and how each house is presented. The properties are graded accordingly on a four-star system.

Country House Guide

The Good Country House Guide: The Essential Critical Guide to Over 450 of the Best Country Houses Open to the Public by Lydia Greeves
Publisher: Pavilion Books Ltd, 1994
ISBN: 1851458344

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