East Midlands - Northamptonshire

Built by the Drydens using remains of a medieval priory, the house and gardens have survived largely unaltered since 1710 and are presented as they were during the time of Sir Henry Dryden, a Victorian antiquary, passionate about the past.

The warmly welcoming house features grand rooms, stunning tapestries and Jacobean plasterwork, contrasting with the domestic detail of the servants’ quarters. Strolling in the historic parkland, visitors will catch glimpses of early medieval landscapes, while a wander through the priory church reveals the story of the canons of Canons Ashby.