Quite exceptional manor house, until 1995 the home of HRH Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester and his family, full of surprises and with extensive grounds. Within easy reach of Stamford, Burghley House (both 25 mins. drive), Peterborough (17 mins.) and many NT houses and gardens. Very near Fotheringhay (which saw the beginning of King Richard III and the end of Mary Queen of Scots) - 10 mins.

The original Elizabethan entrance hall, the oak panelled room inset with five magnificent seven foot paintings by James Seymour, the long gallery and Princess Alice's sitting room are wonderful backdrops for the vast array of furniture including pieces in oak, walnut, mahogany and satinwood. Much of this furniture is for sale since the house is partly occupied by Berengar Antiques.

In August 1645 King Charles I stayed at Barnwell Manor and would have walked from room to room. Besides our present Royal Family, other notable historical characters such as Sir Philip Sydney, the Dukes of Buccleuch, the Earl of Sandwich and the poet John Dryden have all stayed or lived at Barnwell.