England's Thousand Best Houses

'England's Thousand Best Houses', a lavishly illustrated section of the finest houses in the country, is the eagerly-awaited successor to Simon Jenkin's bestseller, 'England's Thousand Best Churches'.

In this new book Jenkins travels throughout England, from Cornwall to Cumbria, fascinating and unusual houses. He does not limit himself to great and famous houses and estates, through they are certainly included in full, but presents an eclectic mix from the many thousands of towers, castles, halls, abbeys, cottages, private houses - even schools and prisons - in England, that are open to the public for at least some part of the year.

From Queen Mary's Dolls' House in Berkshire to London's Eltham Palace, from Milton's Cottage to Tintagel Post Office, every conceivable architectural style and period is included here.

An essential companion for anyone wishing to explore some of England's most glorious buildings, 'England's Thousand Best Houses' is full of surprises, and opens doors to hundreds of delights many of us have never even hear about.