Saturday, 14 March 2015. The Treasure Houses of England are a collection of the most magnificent palaces, houses and castles, each with its own unique charm, stunning architecture and beautiful gardens. For more information on all ten Treasure Houses of England, please visit the new website at www.treasurehouses.co.uk. We enjoy dinner together at the hotel this evening.Castle Howard has been home to the Howard family for over 300 years and we enjoy a guided tour here. To find out more see our Designed by Sir John Vanbrugh, Castle Howard has twice appeared asWhen Edwin Lascelles started building Harewood House in 1759, he employed the finest craftsmen of the time: architect John Carr, interior designer Robert Adam, furniture maker Thomas Chippendale and visionary landscape gardener Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown. Most are still homes to the great families who have owned them for generations. The village of Castle Acre is a rare and complete survival of a Norman planned settlement, built by a great baronial family. The Treasure Houses of England group is a heritage consortium. The house has evolved through the centuries to reflect the tastes, passions and interests of succeeding generations and boasts grandiose interiors and a superlative art collection. It was founded in the early 1970s by nine of the foremost stately homes in England still in private ownership, with the aim of marketing and promoting themselves as tourist venues. This evening, we enjoy dinner together at the hotel.We travel to RHS Garden Wisley, the Royal Horticultural Society’s flagship garden. All have fascinating stories to tell of their former masters and mistresses, as well as all the people who have worked at or visited the estates.And if you visit one house, you will be given vouchers which enable you to visit others on a two for the price of one basis. After dinner we are treated to a fascinating talk by a guest speaker.Home of the 7th Marquess and Marchioness of Salisbury, Hatfield House was built in 1611 by Robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salisbury. On returning to the Ickworth Estate we explore Ickworth House itself. Chatsworth is proud to be one of The Treasure Houses of England, ten of the most magnificent palaces, houses and castles in England today.Each house is an architectural masterpiece surrounded by beautiful parklands and gardens. Owned and managed by the Club, we can guarantee you’ll find exceptional standards of cleanliness and some of the friendliest places to camp in the UK.Alternatively, our Certificated Sites are found in locations ranging from back-to-basics hideaways in a national park, to full-facility family fun on working farms.Never miss a thing. We have time to explore the breathtaking State Rooms and the house’s historic collection of paintings, ceramics and works of art. Stay up to date with our latest news, offers and events by entering your details below: Follow us on: The spectacular Marble Hall was inspired by the Temple of Fortuna Virilis and the Pantheon in Rome, while the magnificent State Rooms boast superb collections of ancient statuary, original furniture, tapestries and works of art. This site uses cookies to improve your user experience.

We continue on to our overnight hotel, the Hartwell House Hotel, one of the National Trust’s Historic Hotels, where we enjoy dinner together.We head to Blenheim Palace, designed on an awe-inspiring scale by Vanbrugh and set in beautiful parkland landscaped by Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown.

The castle’s last private owner was heiress Lady Baillie, who lovingly restored the castle to its former glory. From here, we travel to the Chilston Park Hotel where we stay overnight. We look forward to welcoming you to the Treasure Houses of England.To visit the website of any of the other Treasure Houses of England, please visit Experience over 90 quality independent hotels, mainly 4 star, throughout Great Britain and Northern Ireland, each with its own distinct character and style.There are Classic British Hotels in many of Britain's favourite destinations, from the Cotswolds to The lake District; Yorkshire to the Highlands of Scotland; the South Coast to Snowdonia.With many hotels near Chatsworth House and throughout the UK, visit us at For the nearest, recommended Club or Camping in the Forest Sites to Chatsworth House, Whether you fancy a beach-side break or a country retreat, there’s a Club Site for you. On this captivating tour, we explore nine of these impressive places, alongside other historic gems, giving us a fascinating insight into life in England over the centuries.On arrival at Heathrow airport, a private transfer will take you to the Audleys Wood Hotel where we stay for two nights. The Treasure Houses of England are a collection of the most magnificent palaces, houses and castles, each with its own unique charm, stunning architecture and beautiful gardens. Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to Pinterest. Please check your entries and try again.Amazon River Expedition: Including Machu Picchu & The Sacred ValleySave this information for later by downloading the full tour brochure.Since 1973, USI Affinity Travel Insurance Services has served travelers just like you, to help protect their travel plans Harewood is still home to the Lascelles family and reflects the changing tastes and styles of the past 250 years and we learn more on our tailor-made tour followed by lunch. Most are still homes to the great families who have owned them for generations.