The Country House Podcast

In this episode, Rory takes us on a journey exploring the history and appeal of calendar houses. If you enjoy tuning in, please consider supporting us by joining one of our membership tiers on our Patreon page - we love getting to know members of our community. Please also like, share and comment as you see fit. For more information, please visit our website . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

Join Geoff and Rory as they delve into the meaning and traditions of Hogmanay!  Thank you for your support in 2024, we wish you the very best for the new year, and do stick with us as we continue to discuss all things country house! With love, Ben, Geoff and Rory! If you enjoy tuning in, please consider supporting us by joining one of our membership tiers on our Patreon page - we love getting to k...

Geoff is on location at Ven House with architect Mike Fisher, while Rory streams in to discuss what Ven House is like at Christmas. If you enjoy tuning in, please consider supporting us by joining one of our membership tiers on our Patreon page - we love getting to know members of our community. Please also like, share and comment as you see fit. For more information, please visit our website . Ho...

We are joined in today's episode by Lady Anne Glenconner who regales us with fascinating stories about her life and Mustique. You can purchase her new book at the following link: https://www.waterstones.com/book/lady-glenconners-picnic-papers/anne-glenconner//9781835012383 If you enjoy tuning in, please consider supporting us by joining one of our membership tiers on our Patreon page - we lov...

Remember to send in your questions to admin@thecountryhousepodcast.com if you'd like your questions answered! If you enjoy tuning in, please consider supporting us by joining one of our membership tiers on our Patreon page - we love getting to know members of our community. Please also like, share and comment as you see fit. For more information, please visit our website . Hosted on Acast. Se...

In this first of three Christmas episodes, we are joined by Alice Loxton, Lady Henrietta Spencer-Churchill, Robert O'Byrne, and Luke White to discuss three excellent books: 18: A History of Britain in 18 Young Lives Blenheim: 300 Years of Life in a Palace The Irish Country House: A New Vision If you enjoy tuning in, please consider supporting us by joining one of our membership tiers on our P...

In today's episode, Geoff and Rory are joined by Alice Loxton (History Alice on social media) to discuss Vita Sackville-West (one of the subjects of Alice's brilliant new book!), Sissinghurst, Knole and more. If you enjoy tuning in, please consider supporting us by joining one of our membership tiers on our Patreon page - we love getting to know members of our community. Please also like...

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Geoff and Rory are joined by Tim Moulding, a builder from a long, multi-generational line of builders. Remember to send your questions to admin@thecountryhousepodcast.com If you enjoy tuning in, please consider supporting us by joining one of our membership tiers on our Patreon page - we love getting to know members of our community. Please also like, share and comment as you see fit. For more inf...

In this episode, Geoff guides Rory through the devastating fires that have completely destroyed country houses in the past. How can they be caused, and how can old houses prevent fires today?  If you enjoy tuning in, please consider supporting us by joining one of our membership tiers on our Patreon page - we love getting to know members of our community. Please also like, share and comment as you...

Geoff and Rory celebrate a year of The Country House Podcast by traveling to visit Jane Churchill and quizzing her on all things country house interiors. Remember to send your questions for our Q&A to admin@thecountryhousepodcast.com If you enjoy tuning in, please consider supporting us by joining one of our membership tiers on our Patreon page - we love getting to know members of our communit...

In today's episode we discuss Rushton Triangular Lodge, a spectactular folly, to commemorate November 5th. If you enjoy tuning in, please consider supporting us by joining one of our membership tiers on our Patreon page - we love getting to know members of our community. Please also like, share and comment as you see fit. For more information, please visit our website . Hosted on Acast. See a...

Remember to send in your questions to us at admin@thecountryhousepodcast.com If you enjoy tuning in, please consider supporting us by joining one of our membership tiers on our Patreon page - we love getting to know members of our community. Please also like, share and comment as you see fit. For more information, please visit our website . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

In this spine-chilling episode, Geoff and Rory commemorate Halloween with stories and insights into the most famous country house-related ghosts and hauntings. Remember to submit your Q&A questions to admin@thecountryhousepodcast.com If you enjoy tuning in, please consider supporting us by joining one of our membership tiers on our Patreon page - we love getting to know members of our communit...

As a tribute to Dame Maggie Smith, Geoff and Rory dive into the topic of Dower Houses. Remember to send your questions in to the Q&A via admin@thecountryhousepodcast.com If you enjoy tuning in, please consider supporting us by joining one of our membership tiers on our Patreon page - we love getting to know members of our community. Please also like, share and comment as you see fit. For more...

Remember to send your questions in via our website or via admin@thecountryhousepodcast.com If you enjoy tuning in, please consider supporting us by joining one of our membership tiers on our Patreon page - we love getting to know members of our community. Please also like, share and comment as you see fit. For more information, please visit our website . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

In today's episode, Jeremy Musson joins Geoff and Rory to chat about Henbury Hall. If you enjoy tuning in, please consider supporting us by joining one of our membership tiers on our Patreon page - we love getting to know members of our community. Please also like, share and comment as you see fit. For more information, please visit our website . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

A reminder to send your Q&A questions to admin@thecountryhousepodcast.com If you enjoy tuning in, please consider supporting us by joining one of our membership tiers on our Patreon page - we love getting to know members of our community. Please also like, share and comment as you see fit. For more information, please visit our website . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

Continuing our series on new-build country houses, Geoff and Rory are joined by Sebastian Fenwick of Shilstone House in Devon. If you enjoy tuning in, please consider supporting us by joining one of our membership tiers on our Patreon page - we love getting to know members of our community. Please also like, share and comment as you see fit. For more information, please visit our website . Hosted...

Our weekly Q&A featuring your questions! A reminder to send your questions to admin@thecountryhousepodcast.com.  If you enjoy tuning in, please consider supporting us by joining one of our membership tiers on our Patreon page - we love getting to know members of our community. Please also like, share and comment as you see fit. For more information, please visit our website . Hosted on Acast....

Geoff and Rory are joined by Francis Terry who provides fascinating insights into designing new country houses today.  Remember to send in your questions for our Q&A to admin@thecountryhousepodcast.com If you enjoy tuning in, please consider supporting us by joining one of our membership tiers on our Patreon page - we love getting to know members of our community. Please also like, share and c...

In today's Q&A episode, Geoff and Rory answer another batch of your submitted questions. You can send them in to admin@thecountryhousepodcast.com for the chance to have yours answered! If you enjoy tuning in, please consider supporting us by joining one of our membership tiers on our Patreon page - we love getting to know members of our community. Please also like, share and comment as yo...

In this episode Geoff quizzes Rory about the history, architecture and role of English Vicarages, Rectories and Clergy houses - and why they make such appealing homes. If you enjoy tuning in, please consider supporting us by joining one of our membership tiers on our Patreon page - we love getting to know members of our community. Please also like, share and comment as you see fit. For more inform...

Today we're joined by Ed Mansel Lewis on the second part of our Harvest Special, Ed joins us to discuss English Country House Vineyards.  If you enjoy tuning in, please consider supporting us by joining one of our membership tiers on our Patreon page - we love getting to know members of our community. Please also like, share and comment as you see fit. For more information, please visit our w...

In today's Q&A episode, Ben puts your questions to Geoff and Rory. Do continue to send them in to admin@thecountryhousepodcast.com If you enjoy tuning in, please consider supporting us by joining one of our membership tiers on our Patreon page - we love getting to know members of our community. Please also like, share and comment as you see fit. For more information, please visit our webs...