Walk in the footsteps of Ada Lovelace at De Vere Horsley Estate, Surrey, which was originally her marital home.
De Vere Wokefield Estate, set in 250 acres of Berkshire parkland, was built in 1788 by celebrated architect Sir John Soane, and has been welcoming distinguished guests into its surroundings for centuries.
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Step into the world of best-selling author, Katie Fforde
, 9 minute readStep into the world of Katie Fforde where love, romance and the happiest of happy endings are just around the corner. The new novel by the number one bestselling author and queen of feel-good romance.
There is something deeply nostalgic about the stately homes, manicured lawns and country estates of Britain. Once the preserve of royalty and the landed gentry, they offer a unique insight into British history with their rich and sometimes chequered past.
Nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds and surrounded by rolling hills and 152 lakes, De Vere Cotswold Water Park offers the perfect location for a truly memorable escape with something for everyone to enjoy. As one of the premiuer Cotswold wedding destinations, it's beauty will leave your breathless.
Nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds and surrounded by rolling hills and 152 lakes, De Vere Cotswold Water Park offers the perfect location for a truly memorable escape with something for everyone to enjoy. As one of the premier Cotswold wedding destinations, it's beauty will leave your breathless.
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When the walls had ears... De Vere Latimer Estate's secret past
, 2 minute readFew guests who visit Latimer House have any inkling of its secret past and yet its role during the Second World War has now been recognised by Historic England as being on a par with the code-breaking at Bletchley Park.
We Brits love our pets. They’re a member of the family. So, when searching for a family staycation, it’s no surprise that the question on all our lips is… ‘is it dog-friendly?’.