Gracing the banks of the River Thames, this exquisite gem survived the Civil War thanks to a shrewd political operator, and is one of the finest Stuart houses in the country

A blueprint for Sissinghurst IN 1925, Sissinghurst Castle ...

The garden of Penns in the Rocks, near Tunbridge Wells, East Sussex The home of Hugh and Frances Gibson

Ampthill Park House, Bedfordshire, part I The home of Sir Timothy and Lady Clifford

Will and Sarah Leslie inherited a baronial-style castle in poor repair, and are slowly turning it into a fantasy family home

Which gardens are COUNTRY LIFE contributors most looking forward to visiting this year?