Cotswolds Stately Houses
As a guest at Fountain View our luxury Cotswolds self catering holiday cottage you can immerse yourself in history and culture by visiting some of the many stately houses in the Cotswold region.
Why not have a day out in the Cotswolds and visit some of the magnificent houses and their treasures.
Blenheim Palace reputedly Britain’s greatest palace. It is the home of the 11th Duke of Marlborough and the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. The palace is of Baroques design and set in 2100 acres landscaped by Capability Brown with formal gardens, a magnificent lake and sweeping lawns.
Inside you will find hand painted ceilings intricate carvings and tapestries and paintings adorning each room.
Sudeley Castle is steeped in history and was once home to Queen Katherine Parr, the last and only surviving wife of Henry VIII. Henry, Anne Boleyn, Lady Jane Grey and Queen Elizabeth I have all lived at or visited Sudeley. King Charles 1 stayed here and his nephew, Prince Rupert, established his headquarters at the Castle during the Civil War.
You may remember it was the venue chosen by Liz Hurley as one of her wedding celebrations.
Chavenage House is an Elizabethan house of mellow grey Cotswold stone that has remained virtually unchanged for 400 years. Only two families have owned Chavenage and it is still a family home with tours usually conducted by the present owner.
Of particular interest is the Main Hall with its stained glass windows, the Ballroom and the Oak Room with its elaborate panels. The house has been used for many films and television programmes and is featured in the BBC costume drama Lark Rise to Candleford.
Snowshill Manor contains a treasure trove of items collected by eccentric architect Charles Paget Wade. You will be intrigued by every room in the house. Even the garden follows an arts and crafts theme with wonderful architectural features, terraces, byres and ponds.
Chedworth Roman Villa is one of Britain’s best Roman sites. James Farrar uncovered most of the buildings where you can see Roman mosaics, under-floor heating (the Romans were very advanced), bath houses and C2 latrines.
Interactive action gives you an enhanced experience and understanding of the Roman way of life.
The next two are not actually in the Cotswolds but are worth a visit
Dyrham Park is a spectacular baroque mansion with an extensive deer park. The mansion boasts fabulous C17 furnishings, textiles, Delftware and paintings.
Regular weekly events including guided park walks, nature trails and family fun.
Lacock Abbey is a country house created from a medieval abbey. You cannot help but soak up the atmosphere as you stroll round the cloisters featured in two of the Harry Potter films.
Fascinating museum about the ‘Father of modern photography’, William Henry Fox Talbot or wander around the Victorian woodland garden.
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