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Historic Houses in England (I - K)

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Horringer, Suffolk Location map Ickworth An amazing Italianate structure topped by a massive rotunda, built for the 4th Earl of Bristol in 1795. It was to house the earl's art treasures, but they were seized by Napoleon and the Earl died (and his body was shipped home from Italy in a coffin labelled "antique sculpture"). Bury St Edmunds, Horringer, Suffolk, England, IP29 5QE Location: 3 m SW Bury St. Edmonds, Suffolk, on A143 Website: Ickworth Email: ickworth@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01284 735 270 Fax: 01284 735 175 National Trust Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Ivy Hatch, Kent Location map Ightham Mote Evocative half-timbered, moated house begun in 14th century. Tudor gatehouse, courtyard, linen panelled chapel. Currently undergoing extensive renovations, which visitors can view. Sevenoaks, Ivy Hatch, Kent, England, TN15 0NT Location: 6 m E Sevenoaks, off A227 Website: Ightham Mote Email: ighthammote@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01732 810 378 Fax: 01732 811 029 National Trust Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Derby, Derbyshire Location map Kedleston Hall Show-piece house begun in 1759, finished masterfully by Robert Adam. Open to the public from its inception; the family lived in an adjacent pavilion. Derby, Derbyshire, England, DE22 5JH Location: 5 m NW Derby, off A52 Website: Kedleston Hall Email: kedlestonhall@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01332 842 191 Fax: 01332 841 972 National Trust Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

London, Greater London Location map Kensington Palace When Sir George Coppin built the house in 1605, it slumbered in peaceful splendour amid farmland, but the city gradually spread to envelope it. William and Mary bought the house in 1689 and brought in Christopher Wren and Nicholas Hawksmoor to enlarge it. This they did in an informal, "homey" style, at least compared to the regal stuffiness of Hampton Court. The State Apartments show art from the Royal Collection, and there is also a Court Dress Collection. Kensington, London, Greater London, England, W8 4PX Location: High Street Kensington or Queensway tube stations Website: Kensington Palace Phone: 0870 751 5170 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Long Melford, Suffolk Location map Kentwell Hall Superlative moated Tudor manor, built in the early 16th century by the Clopton family. Kentwell has some fine Tudor brickwork, and the interior has been much restored, including a working Tudor kitchen and Hall with minstrels gallery. Featured in the gardens and grounds are a Tudor Rose pavement maze, topiary, and a Camera Obscura. Kentwell hosts a regular programme of historical Tudor and 1940's ReCreations throughout the year. Long Melford, Suffolk, England, CO10 9BA Location: between Bury St Edmunds and Sudbury, off A134 Website: Kentwell Hall Email: info@kentwell.co.uk Phone: 01787 310 207 Fax: 01787 379 318 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

London, Greater London Location map Kenwood House Another Robert Adams tour de force, begun 1764. The interior is more art gallery than lived-in house, with changing exhibits and permanent art by Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Turner, among others. Some original Adams furnishings remain. Hampstead Lane, Hampstead, London, Greater London, England, NW3 7JR Location: on N edge of Hampstead Heath, off A1 Website: Kenwood House Phone: 020 8348 1286 English Heritage Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Broadclyst, Devon Location map Killerton A late 18th century mansion built by John Johnson for Sir Thomas Acland. Killerton features an enormous costume collection, with rotating exhibits, so that a display of over 7000 items is on show at any one time. The house is surrounded by a very large park and gardens. Exeter, Broadclyst, Devon, England, EX5 3LE Location: 7 m NE Exeter, on B3181 Website: Killerton Email: killerton@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01392 881 345 Fax: 01392 883 112 National Trust Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Kingston Bagpuize, Oxfordshire Location map Kingston Bagpuize House A lovely manor built in the 1660s, later remodelled. The interior features a cantilevered staircase, and visitors can view the drawing room, bedrooms, sitting room, and panelled library. The grounds are superlative, with colour throughout the year, offering a mix of formal gardens near the house and parkland further afield. Abingdon, Kingston Bagpuize, Oxfordshire, England, OX13 5AX Location: off A415, 5 m S Abingdon Website: Kingston Bagpuize House Email: info@kingstonbagpuizehouse.org.uk Phone: 01865 820 259 Fax: 01865 821 659 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Wimborne Minster, Dorset Location map Kingston Lacy House begun 1663, much altered by Sir Charles Barry in mid 1800's. Paintings by Van Dyck and Rubens among others. Marble staircase, state rooms, wood panelling. Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England, BH21 4EA Location: 1.5 m W Wimbourne Minster, off B3082 Website: Kingston Lacy Email: kingstonlacy@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01202 883 402 Fax: 01202 882 402 National Trust Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Knebworth, Hertfordshire Location map Knebworth House Home of the Lytton family for over 500 years, Knebworth was transformed in 1843 from a red brick Tudor house into a veritable feast of gothic turrets, gargoyles and griffins, by poet-statesman Edward Bulwer-Lytton. Nowadays Knebworth is most well known as venue for huge rock concerts, but on quieter days throughout the spring and summer you can wander in peace around the 25 acres of grounds, or the varied stately public rooms of this lived-in home. Knebworth, Hertfordshire, England, SG3 6PY Location: off the A1 at junction 7 (Stevenage South A602) Website: Knebworth House Email: info@knebworthhouse.com Phone: 01438 812 661 Fax: 01438 811 908 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Bolham, Devon Location map Knightshayes Court Awe inspiring (or simply awful, depending on your architectural sensibilities) Gothic revival house built in 1870's. Much of the original decorative work has been redone by more subdued subsequent owners. Wonderful carving, artwork by Rembrandt, Holbein, and Constable among others. Tiverton, Bolham, Devon, England, EX16 7RQ Location: 2 m N Tiverton, off A396 Website: Knightshayes Court Email: knightshayes@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01884 254 665 Fax: 01884 243 050 National Trust Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Sevenoaks, Kent Location map Knole Approached through a long deerpark drive. Begun in late 15th century, the house was taken over by Henry VIII. Great hall with musician's gallery, four poster beds, painted staircases. Highly recommended. Sevenoaks, Kent, England, TN15 0RP Location: off A225 Website: Knole Email: knole@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01732 462 100 Fax: 01732 465 528 National Trust Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

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