From sturdy castles to lavish manor houses, the world is filled with fine stately homes. Some hosted great moments in history. Others became stars on TV and the silver screen. Read on for our ...

As fans dig into Netflix’s latest period film, Persuasion, starring Dakota Johnson as Jane Austen’s Anne Elliot, The Independent has taken the opportunity to round up a selection of stately homes from ...

Tucked away in the rolling Cornish countryside lies a captivating ancient manor at the centre of a charming village that remains very much alive with locals. This remarkable stately home has been ...