Kiplin Hall

Tucked into the gentle countryside near Richmond, Kiplin Hall is a warm-bricked Jacobean house with a story that reaches all the way to America, having been built by the man who gave his name to Maryland. Today it wears its history lightly: comfortable rooms filled with paintings and curiosities, and grounds that unfold into woodland paths, a tranquil lake and generous gardens made for slow afternoons. It is the kind of estate that never feels crowded, where children can roam and grown-ups can breathe. A quietly rewarding day out that most visitors leave surprised so few people know it.

A characterful, unhurried country estate with fascinating heritage and lovely grounds — special enough to travel for, yet still gloriously under the radar.

• History Lovers
• Garden Lovers
• Family Adventure
• Peace & Quiet