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A truly sumpuous, full colour volume detailing twenty-one historic, literary-connected and period houses in Cumbria combining fascinating and informative text by Grange-based author/gardener Christopher Holliday with photographer Clive Boursnell's glorious pictures. Certainly one for the Christmas list of lake District devotees who enjoy visiting Cumbria's diverse range of historic, literary and architectural gems open to the public. (Grange Now! )
This lovely coffeetable book would grace any sitting-room.It's a book to browse through time and time again… Essential reading before visiting any of these beautiful houses in order to really appreciate what there is to see there and to imagine the famous people from the past who have dined, walked and laughed in the very rooms in which we stand. This stunning book would be a lovely Christmas present for someone special. (Keswick Reminder )
Christopher Holliday and Clive Boursnell have created a book that embodies the variety and richness of the houses in the Lake District. In their furnishings these houses have their own stories to tell. (Carlisle News & Star )
Christopher's knowledge and eye for detail, together with Clive Boursnell's glorious photographs, both inside and out, bring a renewed vibrancy to these historic houses and offer a fresh perspective for even the most seasoned visitor. (North West Evening Mail )
Christopher Holliday and Clive Boursnell have created a book that embodies the variety and richness of the houses in the Lake District. In their structure and their furnishings these houses have their own stories to tell. (Workington Times & Star )
The distinctive houses and castles of the lake District are inextricably linked with their glorious and dramatic setting. Many are architecturally distinguished and all have intriguing family tales to tell. In this beautifully produced book Christopher Holliday explores in detail the history and architecture of sixteen of these houses. (Historic House )
Author Christopher Holliday is to be congratulated on this labour of love which provides a fascinating insight into 21 of the distinctive houses and castles of the Lake District… Mention just has to be made of the stunning photographs used to illustrate each house. The work of Clive Boursnell, their sharpness allows us to enjoy the impressive intricacy of carved wooden panelling, the detail of sumptuous fabrics and the plaster symmetry of decorated ceilings. (Whitehaven News )
A gorgeous-looking book full of fascinating detail. (Cumbria Life )
Holliday's marvellously informative text fills in the history of the buildings and their owners; and Boursnell's absolutely stunning photographs show them inside and out in all their glory. (Good Book Guide )
Sumptuous… Superbly presented. (Cumbria )
This lovely coffeetable book would grace any sitting-room.It's a book to browse through time and time again… Essential reading before visiting any of these beautiful houses in order to really appreciate what there is to see there and to imagine the famous people from the past who have dined, walked and laughed in the very rooms in which we stand. This stunning book would be a lovely Christmas present for someone special. (Keswick Reminder )
Christopher Holliday and Clive Boursnell have created a book that embodies the variety and richness of the houses in the Lake District. In their furnishings these houses have their own stories to tell. (Carlisle News & Star )
Christopher's knowledge and eye for detail, together with Clive Boursnell's glorious photographs, both inside and out, bring a renewed vibrancy to these historic houses and offer a fresh perspective for even the most seasoned visitor. (North West Evening Mail )
Christopher Holliday and Clive Boursnell have created a book that embodies the variety and richness of the houses in the Lake District. In their structure and their furnishings these houses have their own stories to tell. (Workington Times & Star )
The distinctive houses and castles of the lake District are inextricably linked with their glorious and dramatic setting. Many are architecturally distinguished and all have intriguing family tales to tell. In this beautifully produced book Christopher Holliday explores in detail the history and architecture of sixteen of these houses. (Historic House )
Author Christopher Holliday is to be congratulated on this labour of love which provides a fascinating insight into 21 of the distinctive houses and castles of the Lake District… Mention just has to be made of the stunning photographs used to illustrate each house. The work of Clive Boursnell, their sharpness allows us to enjoy the impressive intricacy of carved wooden panelling, the detail of sumptuous fabrics and the plaster symmetry of decorated ceilings. (Whitehaven News )
A gorgeous-looking book full of fascinating detail. (Cumbria Life )
Holliday's marvellously informative text fills in the history of the buildings and their owners; and Boursnell's absolutely stunning photographs show them inside and out in all their glory. (Good Book Guide )
Sumptuous… Superbly presented. (Cumbria )
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The houses and castles of the Lake District, secreted among the lakes and fells, are inextricably linked with their dramatic setting. Many are architecturally distinguished, even more have intriguing tales to tell. In this book Christopher Holliday explores in detail the history and architecture of the houses and the personal stories of their owners through the centuries right up to the present day. Clive Boursnell's stunning photographs capture the houses, inside and out, their gardens and their setting. Houses covered include: Levens Hall, Sizergh Castle, Holker Hall, Blackwell, Dalemain, Hutton-in-the-Forest, Dove Cottage, Rydal, Mirehouse, Brantwood, Hill Top, and many more.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The Lake District is undoubtedly stunning and its great houses compliment the inherent beauty of Cumbria; this book entices the reader with its beautiful photography and informative narrative which combine to give a wonderful flavour of the houses, their setting and their history. Read it before you visit and you will be well prepared to maximise the occasion, read it after your visit and memories will flood back.Every hotel and B&B should have a copy on their coffee table for their guests' perusal. A quality piece of work which is justifiably receiving good reviews.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Many books contain sumptuous photographs of colourful gardens, historic houses, mouth-watering food or furry mammals. Demand is invariably brisk. Most are however undermined by a lightweight text. Some publishers clearly believe that intelligent writing and avoidance of cliché distract attention from visual splendour.
So how refreshing to find an expert photographer in tandem with an authoritative writer - one who avoids banal comment and proves thoughtfully informative about twenty-one evocative houses of the Lake District. If a stingy publisher dumped all Clive Boursnell's illustrations, Christopher Holliday's text would remain worth buying - and vice versa. The combined skills of both demand instant purchase!
So how refreshing to find an expert photographer in tandem with an authoritative writer - one who avoids banal comment and proves thoughtfully informative about twenty-one evocative houses of the Lake District. If a stingy publisher dumped all Clive Boursnell's illustrations, Christopher Holliday's text would remain worth buying - and vice versa. The combined skills of both demand instant purchase!
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
For those of us who are unashamedly parochial it is comforting to have a book available that gathers all these houses of the Lake District in one volume without having to wade through all the counties of England. This book feels good in the hand and opening it is the next best thing to entering the actual buildings. The text is informative and accessible and the photos rich in colour. For anyone living in the area with an interest in buildings it is an essential book; for anyone further away it will make a visit seem imperative. Buy it for someone you love!(That could include yourself...)
Most Recent Customer Reviews
A refreshing review of well known houses
As a born and bred Cumbrian it was with some trepidation that I bought this book: was it going to be just another glossy coffee table book with the same trite comments and obvious... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Richard Roberts
Beautiful and informative
Christopher Holliday and Clive Bournsall have created an amazing book; in both the photography and the writing, it displays a wonderful and enlightening eye for detail and... Read more
Published 5 months ago by J. Parker
Armchair country house visiting does not come much better than this
The combination of the unique Lake District scenery and twenty magical historic houses is a winning combination, presented in large format to show off the stupendous photographs... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Lake District lover
A Captivating Collection
Truly a delightful book, especially for the young or not so young wishing to visit or re-visit the Lake District. Read more
Published 6 months ago by J, Kerr, Glasgow
Great value for a top-notch publication
AN EXCELLENT BUY. Both before a house is visited (loads of information, history, "look out for ..." hints); and after a visit (marvellous pictorial record - photos are superb.)
Published 6 months ago by PA MacGowan
A perfect gift and a book to treasure.
Well chosen words and talented photography make this book the essential guide to historic houses, literary homes and fine victorian architecture in Cumbria. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Janice Wilson
Perfect
This is one of the most beautiful and evocative books about The Lake District, or more correctly Cumbria as it covers houses outside The National Park; I have seen. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mandy Marshall
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