Ashdown House
Ashdown House rises improbably from the Berkshire Downs like a doll's house writ large — a tall, pale Dutch-style mansion built in the 1660s, standing almost alone on the open chalk downland near Ashbury. Built for William of Orange's aunt, it holds a magnificent collection of portraits connected to the Stuart court, and the rooftop offers sweeping views across the downs in every direction.
- Striking Dutch-style 17th-century architecture
- Stuart court portrait collection
- Rooftop views across chalk downland
Best for lovers of unusual architecture and wide, windswept landscapes.