Sentences with phrase «from manor houses»

As the tradition evolved, in some places the focus turned to domestic servants, who were given the day off from the manor houses in which they worked to allow them to return to their mothers for the day.

A well - worn, lived - in look with a touch of elegance reminiscent of the days when cottage furniture was handed down from the manor house.

Not exact matches

Its houses were built in a range of architectural styles, from Tudors and Georgians to French colonial homes and English manors.

From here it is only a 200m walk to visit Skaill House, Orkney's finest manor.

Architectural historians can tell from the cottage's construction that it was not a manor house.

After the mother she'd been nursing dies, this Nell agrees to take part in Dr. David Marrow's (Neeson) insomnia research project, which means moving into Hill House, a gargantuan manor that's Buckingham palatial from the outside but looks like the Munster house cum Xanadu on creatine from wiHouse, a gargantuan manor that's Buckingham palatial from the outside but looks like the Munster house cum Xanadu on creatine from wihouse cum Xanadu on creatine from within.

For the climactic encounter, Bond revs up the Aston Martin DB5 from «Goldfinger» and takes off for Skyfall, his old Scottish manor house, presided over by its grizzled caretaker Kincade (Albert Finney).

Reactions ran from queasily aghast to utterly revolted when Peter (voiced by James Corden, striving mightily to put the hip in his hop) and a menagerie pulled from Potter's own pages are shown as rowdy vandals who turn McGregor's country manor in the scenic Lake District into an actual animal house — trashing the place, employing hedgehogs as darts and twerking their fuzzy tails.

This prodigious output, besides enabling the English - manor - house - on - wheels to reach 168 mph, also will send it from 0 to 60 mph in 5.5 seconds and to 100 mph a mere eight seconds later.

The manor, as Olga referred to the house and grounds that composed the estate, was a five - minute drive from the village, protected from the surrounding ugliness by the pines and oaks of a forêt domaniale.

She is at her wit's end when the dashing Lord Fitzherbert Frost, the current Earl of Houghton, appears as if by magic and comes to her rescue, saving her from yet another fortune hunter.Now paired with Lord Frost during a rather absurd treasure hunt through the manor house, Amelia must decide if she is willing to trade one night in the earl's bed for a lifetime of ruination.

It offers ancient towns with long histories, extravagant churches, bizarre conical - roofed trulli houses, fabulous masseria hotels which have been converted from traditional fortified manor houses and a great deal of Baroque splendour.

Overlooking the Exe Estuary in Devon, this Georgian manor - house - turned - hotel is the vision of chef - owner Michael Caines, who weighed in on every decision from the layout of the three dining rooms to the coral and shell objets d'art on display.

Accommodation options are as diverse as the landscape — from a tented lodge set on a dramatic horseshoe bend of a dry Karoo ravine, to a manor house and lodge, there is something to suit everyone.

Just a 10 - minute walk from the shops and restaurants of downtown Hamilton, this boutique hotel consists of two 19th - century manor houses surrounded by... Read More

• 2 nights in a queen room at Mirbeau Inn & Spa at the Pinehills, a country manor with Monet - inspired gardens 45 minutes from Boston, in Plymouth • Fireside couples massage at the spa • Breakfast in bed on the morning of your choice • Five - course dinner at Henri - Marie, located in a vaulted chapel adjacent to the Manor House • Waived resort fees

A former noble manor house from the 16th century with large gardens and located near Coimbra.

The manor house, located a short driving distance from the lodge, is ideal for a close - knit group of friends or 2 families, with generous living spaces, 2 separate accommodation wings and breathtaking views.

The museum occupies a charming 18th century manor house and features a fascinating collection of musical instruments from all over the world.

Georgian manor house hotel in a building dating from 1694, set on the side of a valley, 2 miles from city center...

Formerly a traditional manor house owned by the man who discovered the islands, Joao Goncalves Zarco, it now features exhibits of various antiques, paintings and jewellery that belonged to the rich owners who lived there from the 15th to the 19th Century.

A beautiful 16th Century manor house set in 11 acres of grounds, just three miles from historic Stratford - upon - Avon.

Take time during your stay to roam the Son Bunyola estate, which has a finca, or manor house, that dates from the 13th century at its heart.

Details: the manor house includes 6 spacious rooms with all the elements you've come to expect from a luxury stay, and there is a restored thatched stone cottage that dates back to 1707.

Kingslyn Boutique Guesthouse, a gracious manor house from the turn of the 19th century, offers you the charm, elegance and glamour of days gone by combined with the highest standard of modern luxury and hospitality...

It is not only the elegant 18th century manor house and the 13th century castle ruins that make Castlemartyr stand out from the crowd, but the meticulous attention to detail that our experienced team of wedding planners provide.

From contemporary villas with views of the surrounding hills to historic manor houses, these luxurious villas offer all the space and amenities you'll need for a truly relaxing trip.

Set in the grounds of an old Cornish manor house, 10 min walk from the villages of Kingsand and Cawsand.

Address: 1764 North Orange Drive, Hollywood, CA 90028 Located in a 1920's manor house on a residential street near the Hollywood Walk of Fame and attractions Phone: [phone] Email: [email protected] Website: www.orangedrivehostel.com Rates: Dorms $ 40 to $ 48, private singles or doubles $ 86 to $ 98, Private rooms for groups from 3 to 6 $ 40 - $ 48 per person, advance payment by PayPal or travelers check, no credit cards (or book at Hostelworld below), ok to arrive without reservations, Parking $ 5 / day Check - in Criteria: No guests from Greater LA area.

A beautifully renovated 18th - century manor house, just 3 blocks from Cusco's Plaza de Armas, the luxurious Casa Andina Premium Cusco is replete with authentic colonial character.

Save OSS operatives from a Nazi - held Dutch manor house, dismantle a German naval base, duke it out on a train moving across the Nijmegen Bridge, and more.

The exhibition offers a unique opportunity to re-experience Munch's art from this period in its natural surroundings: the manor house at Alby, surrounded by the mild landscapes of Jeløya.

We always incorporate some form of salvage in our projects, but beyond that, our work covers a range of buildings — from 15th - century manor houses to a Seventies flat in the Barbican.

The Inn at Perry Cabin, [from their website] «a luxurious manor house resort and spa, is located in the Victorian resort town of St. Michaels on the Eastern shore of Maryland.

Take a look at our House Tours section for everything from a modern London penthouse and beautiful mews house, to an Edwardian country manor and Simon Lycett's House Tours section for everything from a modern London penthouse and beautiful mews house, to an Edwardian country manor and Simon Lycett's house, to an Edwardian country manor and Simon Lycett's home.

Antique materials have been sourced from old churches and manor houses, including French casement windows with stained glass from old churches, reclaimed marble and limestone.

Beautifully tended but very much a lived - in space, this peaceful 10 acre garden is nestled on the hillside, extending down from the 17th century manor house.