Historic Yorkshire house tops the chart as the world's most beautiful stately home

Interior experts at Swift Direct Blinds have carried out research to reveal the most beautiful stately and prestigious homes in the world based on the number of “beautiful” reviews on Yelp and TripAdvisor, the properties with the most Instagram hashtags and those increasing the most in popularity based on search data.

By Sharon Dale

Published 5th Jul 2023, 10:51 GMT

Topping the global list is Yorkshire’s own Castle Howard. The Grade I listed property, which is open to the public, takes the title of the most beautiful stately home in the world. The Grade I listed building has received a mention of ‘beauty’ from 47.06% of all reviewers. Aside from the stunning architecture and interiors, many have praised the estate for its lavish chapel and gorgeous gardens.

The second UK-based home to feature in the list is Waddesdon Manor in Aylsbury. Owned by the National Trust, this country house sees hundreds of thousands of visitors through its doors every year.

Oheca castle on Long Island in America is third favourite and regarded as one of the most prestigious wedding venues in the US. It will cost you a small fortune to tie the knot here.

Castle Howard, near York, is famous for its architecture and interiors. It was also the setting for the first TV adaptation of Brideshead Revisited

Burghley House in Cambridgeshire was fourth, Biltmore in North Carolina was fifth, The Breakers on Rhose Island sixth, Windsor Castle, seventh, Chatsworth, eighth, Monticello in Virginia was ninth and Hampton Court Palace was tenth in the list.

The property gaining most in popularity is the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Scotland. As one of the three official residences of the British monarch, this estate is held in high esteem by many.

*Castle Howard’s house, grounds, cafés and shops have opened for the season. Find details here: www.castlehoward.co.uk/visit-us/visitor-information/opening-times-and-prices