Inside the Country Houses of Britain & Ireland

Often described as the “English country house whisperer,” Alec Cobbe reveals the enduring design principles of venerable old estates that can inspire today’s homes.

This book is essential reading for admirers of the historic English country house as well as anyone seeking to bring authentic British style into their own home. From his own distinguished residence, Hatchlands Park in Surrey, to some of Britain’s most iconic estates—including Castle Howard, Knole, Goodwood, and Petworth—Cobbe dr...