Illustrations on lining-papers

Asthall Manor -- Broughton Castle -- Burford Priory -- Campden House -- Chavenage -- Cornwell Manor -- Daneway -- Duck End House -- Duns Tew Manor -- Frampton Court -- Hilles House -- Hillside Farm -- Notgrove Manor -- Owlpen Manor -- Sarsden House -- Stanway -- Sudeley Castle -- Upton House -- Wardington Manor -- Wormington Grange

"In these extraordinary accounts of some of England's finest houses you will discover romantic castles surrounded by medieval moats, manor houses inhabited by the same families for generations; you'll stumble across the breath-taking backdrops for films and television dramas, and have your gaze diverted by ancient stained glass windows, majestic plasterwork, elegant staircases, and the kind of lived-in decorations that represent real-life comfort. We learn about new generations moving in, about restorations by dedicated owners, about busy architects and gardeners, decorators, as well as collectors and artists, who all contribute to the on-going story of the Cotswold country house"--Inside dust jacket