There are few places better suited to an autumn day out than Penshurst Place. As the…
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Scotney Castle Gardens, Kent, offers more than you think
When you visit old houses, do you wonder about the people who lived in them? During…
Standen House and Gardens – A glimpse into a more relaxed way of life
Art historian Abigail Harrison-Moore recently called Standen one of the most charming examples of Arts and…
Batemans – Just So Kipling
As a writer, I’m drawn to the houses of authors, especially one as revered as Rudyard…
Standen House and Gardens; Sussex National Trust Property
By Lyn Funnell Standen House was started in 1891 and finished in 1894. It was designed…