County guide · The Stately Homes
Best stately homes in Essex
Essex is led by the vast Jacobean Audley End, once one of the largest houses in England, alongside the timber-framed Paycocke's House and the Tudor Ingatestone Hall.
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Every stately home on this list - 3 in total, 1 you can stay overnight in
Audley End House and Gardens
Essex
Jacobean mansion with grounds landscaped by Capability Brown; state rooms and private apartments are shown furnished.
Paycocke's House
Essex
Timber-framed merchant's house in Coggeshall, built around 1500 by a wealthy wool merchant
Ingatestone Hall
Essex
Tudor manor house built for Sir William Petre, still owned by his descendants.