In this practical guide, the author describes over 20 country houses that are open to the public on a regular basis.

From the Palladian glories of Castletown and Russborough to the Gothic style of Castle Ward and Lismore - whose sumptuous interiors and splendid contents are as much a part of their fabric as the buildings themselves - the reader is given a lavish tour.

Full-colour photographs make this an indispensable guide.