CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR

The house has been in the current owners family since 1476. Having undergone significant alterations in both the 17th and 19th centuries, it is full of history and charm and offers an exceptionally comfortable base for families or groups wishing to explore The Cotswolds.  Although very private and cut off from the world outside the gates the Cotswolds has plenty of antique shops, gastro pubs, farm shops full of delicacies and other delightful places to explore.

• Accommodation for up to 16 people in 8 bedrooms with ensuitebath/shower rooms.
• Wonderful oak panelled hall, dining room (seats 16), drawing room and sitting room/tv room.
• Acres of parkland to explore along with the Rose Garden and the Tortoise Garden.
• Fabulous walks through the rolling countryside.
• 2 1/2 hours drive to Central London.

Set in 11,000 acres of landscaped gardens, parkland, ancient broadleaf woodland and agricultural farmland, Euston Hall is home to one of the most extensive private collections of Royal Stuart portraiture and notable equestrian paintings in the United Kingdom.

• Accommodation for 18 people in 8 double bedrooms and 2 single rooms.
• Wonderful entertaining space; drawing room, library, large & small dining rooms, billiard room and games room.
• Extensive private collection of Royal Stuart portraiture and noble equestrian art.
• Tennis court, croquet lawn and badminton.
• Traditional sporting estate activities.
• Situated on 300 acres of private grounds and parkland on an 11,000 acre farming estate.
• 2 hours drive from London and 40 minutes from Cambridge.
• Superfast Broadband (300 meg).

Sympathetically restored three storey Georgian country house that serves as a magical base from which to explore the picturesque coastline of the west of Ireland.  About 50 miles west of Cork, the house was built in 1740 by Sir Roland Blannerhassett and has been in the same ownership since 1860.

• Accommodation for up to 12 guests.
• Games Room and Media Room.
• All weather tennis court.
• Private golf course on the estate and 5 renowned golf courses within an hour’s drive.
• 60 minutes from Cork City, 15 minutes from Killarney.
• Local attractions: beautiful beach at Dingle Bay, Killarney National Park for walks, cycling, horse riding and outdoor pursuits.

Described as Scotland’s ‘noblest classical country house’ this Grade A listed mansion is also a stunning home.  In spite of the size of Kinross House, it is surprisingly warm and cozy and looks wonderful at Christmas offering perfect space for entertaining.

• Accommodation for 28 in 14 exceptional restored and decorated en-suite rooms.
• Further accommodation in 10 double bedrooms in adjacent coach house.
• Formal dining for up to 32 guests under a stunning painted ceiling.
• Library, gentlemen’s sitting room and ladies’ sitting rooms, drawing room.
• Home to an important collection of Scottish art.
• Access to a variety of seasonal country pursuits including loch fishing, deer stalking, and salmon fishing.
• Cycling, archery, falconry and driven bird shooting.
• Golf at the championship courses of Gleneagles and St Andrews and on two courses two minutes walk from the house.
• Helipad.
• 25 minutes drive from Edinburgh airport.

Candacraig is an immaculately presented Scottish mansion situated within the breath taking scenery of the Cairngorms National Park.   A perfect retreat at Christmas or New Year after blustery walks in the Cairngorms.

• Sleeps a total of 24 guests in 12 sumptuous bedrooms with their own bathrooms.
• Fabulous dining room that seats up to 24 guests.
• Large elegant drawing room and adjacent paneled whisky library with a selection of Scottish whiskies and gins.
• Within easy reach of several golf courses including Balmoral, Royal Aberdeen, Cruden Bay, Moray, Stonehaven and Trump International.
• 1 hour to Aberdeen Airport.