The Country House Podcast

Giles Godfrey from Keythorpe Hall in Leicestershire joins Geoff and Rory in the first part of a Harvest Special to discuss walled kitchen gardens.  You can learn more about Keythorpe Hall at https://www.keythorpehall.co.uk/ Remember to send questions for our Q&A episodes to admin@thecountryhousepodcast.com If you enjoy tuning in, please consider supporting us by joining one of our membership t...

In this episode Rory teaches us about Villa La Rotonda just outside of Vicenza in Northern Italy.  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 informa...

In this second part of the Edinburgh Special celebrating the Fringe festival, Geoff and Rory discuss the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Remember to submit 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...

In this episode, Geoff and Rory commemorate the beginning of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with Part 1 of 2 Edinburgh Specials, highlighting the famous Edinburgh Castle. Reminder to send questions for the Q&A episode 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 memb...

In today's Q&A episode, Geoff and Rory answer your questions about the differences between Georgian Houses & other styles, as well as sharing recommended books - and more! Do send your questions 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...

Geoff and Rory are joined by Dr Ralph St Clair Wade to discuss the history and key features of Scots Baronial Architecture. A reminder to send your questions for our Q&A episode 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,...

Geoff and Rory answer your questions again! Send more in to admin@thecountryhousepodcast.com for us to answer them. 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. S...

In the second part of the two-parter on Burghley House, Geoff and Rory chat about how Burghley House has seen continued success in modern times. 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...

In today's Q&A we discuss another batch of your questions. We love them, keep sending 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...

On today's episode, Geoff and Rory discuss the magnificent Burghley House in Stamford, Lincolnshire. Rory discusses the exterior and interior design whilst Geoff delves into the stories of the family. This is Part 1 of a 2-parter on Burghley House. Remember to send questions in for our Q&A episode through admin@thecountryhousepodcast.com If you enjoy tuning in, please consider supporting...

Our first Q&A/Correspondence episode. Don't forget to send questions for next week to admin@thecountryhousepodcast.com In this one we talk about the house used in the Secret Garden, our must-haves for a country house, our favourite demolished houses, 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...

In today's episode, Geoff, Ben and Rory enjoy an imaginary trip to Greece to delve into Patrick Leigh Fermor's Mani House, a cultural powerhouse. This leads us on to discussing British expats. Submit a question to our Q&A episodes 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...

We are joined by the curator of Goodwood, Clemmie de la Poer Beresford, who teaches us about the Duke & Duchess of Richmond, the house's history, and the modern festivals they host. 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 s...

In today's episode - given the recent General Election in the United Kingdom - we discuss Chequers Court, the country house for sitting British Prime Ministers.  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 informa...

To celebrate 4th July with our American listeners, we've covered Winfield House in London, home to US Ambassadors since the mid 20th century.  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...

In this episode, Geoff, Ben and Rory chat about the Rothschild's larger than life Waddesdon Manor. With steeply-pitched roofs and ornate decoration, it is a taste of the Loire Valley in Buckinghamshire! 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...

In this episode, we are delighted to announce a new co-host of The Country House Podcast, as well as to discuss the magnificent Hardwick Hall, Bess of Hardwick's lasting legacy. 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....

We are celebrating summertime with a conversation about one of the most famous gardens in the UK - Sissinghurst Gardens in Kent.  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 . Host...

Architectural historian and author of "Follies: An Architectural Journey" Rory Fraser joins us to go deeper on the subject of English follies. Expect to learn the earliest follies, the most eccentric follies, follies with dark secrets, and Rory's favourite follies.  Find more of Rory's work below: Book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Follies-Architectural-Journey-Rory-Fraser/dp/1916...

Today Geoff and Ben discuss what life was like in the service wing. Expect to learn the average salary, the different roles, the steamy affairs, and much 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, share and comment as you see fit. For more information, p...

Geoff and Ben discuss Basildon Park and its long, and rather sad, history being passed between multiple uncaring owners. There is a light at the end of the tunnel as Basildon in it's palladian glory was restored by the Iliffes. 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. Pl...

Geoff and Ben discuss the Grand Tour of the 17th-19th century. Expect to learn the history of it, what it would entail, how it influenced the culture of the country house, and why it stopped being a tradition. 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 a...

In today's episode, Geoff and Ben discuss the architecture and history of Balmoral Castle, near Aberdeenshire. This is the famous summer holiday home of the Royal Family built in the mid-1800s during Victoria & Albert's reign.  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 comm...

Today we are joined by Wilf Lytton, an interior designer at Sybil Colefax. Together we discuss Kings Weston House, from it's unique chimney arcade, grand staircase, it's predecessor's Tudor Mansion to it's sad decline in popularity due to the industrial revolution. If you enjoy tuning in, please consider supporting us by joining one of our membership tiers on our Patreon page -...

In this episode we are joined by Carl Ross of Nevill Holt to discuss the history and culture of the quintessentially English Country House Opera festival. You can get 15% off your Nevill Holt Festival ticket with the code CHP15 at https://nevillholtfestival.com/. Ts&Cs below! -- This offer begins on Tuesday 23rd April and will run for 2 weeks. Subject to availability and can be withdrawn at an...