Hatfield House and Camfield Place

Enjoy exclusive tours of two contrasting but equally interesting houses, each with a wow factor.

Grade I Hatfield House is one of the great Treasure Houses of England, a Jacobean country house and leading example of the prodigy house, built in 1611 by Robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salisbury and Chief Minister to King James I. The house is currently the home of Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, 7th Marquess of Salisbury. An earlier building was the childhood home and favourite residence of Queen Elizabeth I. Our exclusive private tour will include all the main state rooms with time to explore the world famous and extensive garden at its peak in late June. 

Camfield Place

After lunch, discover Camfield Place with vibrant and unique interiors designed by Dame Barbara Cartland. The original house was rebuilt in 1867 in the Italianate style by Edmund Potter, grandfather of Beatrix, with later additions by Lord and Lady Queenborough including an external wooden panelled portico. After the manor was rebuilt, Beatrix Potter said Camfield was the place she “loved best” and it is still loved today by Dame Barbara’s family who have lived at Camfield for over 70 years and are dedicated to conserving its history and special romantic heritage. Immerse yourself in the complete collection of art from her extraordinary literary career. Enjoy vistas from the terrace designed by Capability Brown, the view of the clock tower and take a walk in the gardens to the final resting place of Dame Barbara, under the ancient oak tree believed to have been planted by Elizabeth I. Our private tour will include all the main state rooms on the ground floor, stunning bedrooms and more. There will be a short walk in the gardens to enjoy the views and see the ancient oak tree and the tour will conclude with high tea in the magnificent dining room surrounded by the family portraits.

£94 including a two-course lunch in the Coach House Kitchen at Hatfield House and a buffet afternoon tea at the conclusion of tours at Camfield Place.

Lunch options: 

Mains:

• Chargrilled ras el hanout chicken
• Lamb Kofta
• Vegetable samosa with mango chutney

Sides and salads:

• Middle Eastern Fattoush Salad
• Citrus couscous

Desserts:

• Lemon Tart
• Chocolate Tart

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