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The 1535 Progress: Basing House, Hampshire
After a short journey from Sherbourne St John, Anne and Henry arrived at Basing House, the principal seat of Sir William Paulet, Comptroller of the King’s Household, on 19 October 1535. One of the finest residences in the country, Basing House covered over 14 acres, and parts of the building rose to five storeys high.
While it is unclear whereabouts in the building the royal couple stayed, records suggest the impromptu two day visit cost Sir William Paulet in the region of £6000 (£600,000 in today’s money).
A Long Weekend in Tudor Pembrokeshire
From palaces to beaches, castles to cathedrals and churches to Elizabethan houses, with underground tunnels thrown in for good measure, Pembrokeshire is rich with Tudor connections and makes for a fantastic long weekend break.
Random Hall, Sussex
Random Hall in West Sussex was built in the sixteenth century. The house was originally a farmhouse and has undergone various renovations and expansions over the centuries. Today, it operates as a hotel offering accommodation, dining and event facilities.
Court House Farm & Gardens, Somerset
Discover Court House Farm and Gardens in Somerset. This lovingly restored Tudor manor house is available as historic holiday accommodation.
The History of Otley Hall: Intriguing Tales of Spectre & Adventure
In this episode, I head to the county of Suffolk to visit Otley Hall. A house of enormous historical significance, the part-timber, part-brick building is a traditional Tudor design and retains many original features.
I’m joined by Louisa Flavell, who moved to Otley Hall in 2020 and is committed to bringing this stunning Tudor building back to its former glory.
Buckland Manor, Worcestershire
Buckland Hall sits adjacent to the small, sleepy village of Buckland, near the Worcestershire/ Gloucestershire border. On the edge of the Cotswolds, Buckland Manor is your chance to stay in a late Tudor building in luxury.