Englands Thousand Best Houses

Published by Penguin, 2004, softcover, illustrated, index, 950 pages, condition; as new.

'A hymn to good architecture, an ode to authentic domestic interiors ... buy, beg, borrow or steal a copy to keep in the car. No other book (apart from his 1,000 Churches) will prompt so many joyous detours' Christopher Hudson, Daily Mail England's houses are a treasure trove of riches and a unique, living record of the nation's history. Simon Jenkins's magnificent guide selects the finest palaces, mansions, halls, castles and cottages throughout the land, from the stately to the humble, in a glorious celebration of English life.

This book has just about become my essential guide for visiting the great houses of England. Jenkins' articles always throw some new light onto the architecture of the house and greatly enhance the visit.