as in mansion
a large impressive residence
entertained everyone at their manor house after the wedding ceremony
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Recent Examples of manor house
The Lodge Located in the bucolic countryside just outside Ludlow, The Lodge is a beautiful 18th-century manor house—though its real charm is the hospitality shown by owner Arabella Salwey.
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James March, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025
Fackham Hall follows pickpocket Eric Noone (Ben Radcliffe) who lands a job at English manor house Fackham Hall.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2025
Shot at the real-life Flintham Hall manor house, cinematographer Sean Bobbitt’s camera glides around lush setpieces ranging from a shadowy hedge maze to a swimming lake and an unwieldy bonfire.
—Abby Monteil, Them., 28 Oct. 2025
One of the largest castles in Britain, the Norman-style property was built in the early 19th century on the site of a 15th-century manor house.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
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James March, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025
Fackham Hall follows pickpocket Eric Noone (Ben Radcliffe) who lands a job at English manor house Fackham Hall.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2025
Shot at the real-life Flintham Hall manor house, cinematographer Sean Bobbitt’s camera glides around lush setpieces ranging from a shadowy hedge maze to a swimming lake and an unwieldy bonfire.
—Abby Monteil, Them., 28 Oct. 2025
One of the largest castles in Britain, the Norman-style property was built in the early 19th century on the site of a 15th-century manor house.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manor house
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Ex-Prince Andrew was evicted, at last, from his 30-room mansion, Royal Lodge, under the cover of darkness on February 2.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
8 Feb. 2026
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The original Georgian mansion houses the main part of the hotel and 30 rooms and suites.—
Lydia Bell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Feb. 2026
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At Gravetye manor, Coward's dense borders contrast against a simple, expansive lawn or a large stone walking path.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2026
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Fontenille’s newest property is the 25-room Les Bassans, a 1900s manor near Kerdalo that makes for a stylish home base for exploring the area.—
Gisela Williams,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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The company has completed an apartment project and a villa community project in the state of Telangana, India, and is working on an office/warehouse project on Heatherwilde Boulevard and a retail/restaurant/office space along FM 685 in Pflugerville, according to its website.—
Claire Osborn,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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For families The property operates several villas that work well for families.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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Renovations over the last several years have given rooms and suites a more modern design feel, with color palettes that highlight desert hues—all accommodations feature large sliding glass doors to patios or balconies for enjoying views of the expansive, hacienda-style grounds.—
Asonta Benetti,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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The 240-seat hacienda-style restaurant’s menu draws on Carballo’s nomadic culinary travels in his native Mexico.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Jan. 2026
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The film finally returns to Dracula’s castle, where four stone gargoyles come to life, and where there is bad swordplay, schlocky cannon fire, and a fortune-cookie theological lecture from Waltz’s Priest.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
7 Feb. 2026
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The town is worth a trip in its own right, though, with an imposing 11th century castle and the world’s largest ice caves nearby.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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The estate of Wuthering Heights is foreboding and dark, with rocks splintering through the walls, while Linton’s Thrushcross Grange bears a Victorian aesthetic, containing the outside world.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Once a hilltop hotel, the estate and its gardens were converted in 1950 into a spiritual center by the yogi Paramahansa Yogananda.—
Ezra Marcus,
Vulture,
11 Feb. 2026
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Speaking to journalists in Riyadh ahead of Prince William’s visit to Saudi Arabia later Monday, the spokesperson shared for the first time the couple’s view of the crisis that has engulfed the palace and UK parliament in recent weeks.—
Max Foster,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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As the sun sets in Lisbon, most visitors are ushered out of the Museu de Arte Contemporânea Armando Martins (MACAM), where the galleries fill a sprawling 18th-century palace.—
Michelle Tchea,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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Throughout the years, Franklin served on many more boards and acted as a consultant providing his expertise on housing, infrastructure and community engagement.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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To address the rising cost of living in Texas in 2027, the Legislature must continue meaningful property tax reform—because Texans’ property tax burden is among the highest in the nation and directly impacts housing affordability and family budgets.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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