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This series extends an engraved invitation to viewers, welcoming them as guests into impressive, privately owned estates containing distinguished collections of artwork, furniture, and other design elements. Host Holly Holden explores these extraordinary houses first-hand, strolling through the gardens, walking the halls, and viewing the details that make each house so inviting and timeless.

Blenheim Castle

26m 58s

Blenheim Palace is both a monument and a home. For the first time, a most extraordinary invitation has been extended by Lady Henrietta Spencer-Churchill to visit the Private Apartments, where she grew up as the eldest daughter of the 11th Duke, and now is where her brother and wife reside. Lady Henrietta is a world-renown interior designer and has authored eleven books on classic design.

Episodes

  • Blenheim Castle: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Blenheim Castle

    S1 E102 - 26m 58s

    Blenheim Palace is both a monument and a home. For the first time, a most extraordinary invitation has been extended by Lady Henrietta Spencer-Churchill to visit the Private Apartments, where she grew up as the eldest daughter of the 11th Duke, and now is where her brother and wife reside. Lady Henrietta is a world-renown interior designer and has authored eleven books on classic design.

  • Highclere Castle: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Highclere Castle

    S1 E101 - 26m 23s

    Visit with Lady Fiona Carnarvon, the 8th Countess of Highclere Castle! Riding together on horseback over the 2000-acre parkland, sipping afternoon tea and viewing the art in several rooms is truly a memorable experience. Classic interior designer Holly Holden discusses the design nuances, history, and architectural details which contribute to these inviting, timeless interiors with Lady Carnarvon.

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