Presents a portrayal of ten remarkable houses and castles that have survived the vicissitudes of Ireland's history and are in the hands of their original families. This book takes the reader on a tour of ten grand Irish country houses, providing a look at a marvellous hotchpotch of rooms and decorat[...]
A land of legend and lore, Ireland is also home to some of the most breathtaking residences in the world, 10 of which are explored in this charming book. Take a once-in-a-lifetime tour through these historical homes and castles--all still owned and lived in by the original families--furnished with h[...]
"I am sure that this book will give great pleasure to any who open its covers."?--Julian Fellowes, from the Foreword Stately, grand, and a testament to the generations who have cared for them, the 10 English country houses featured in this volume are architecturally distinctive and filled with evoca[...]