The 10 houses selected for James Peill’s new book, The English Country House, are all examples of houses still owned and occupied by the descendants of those who built them. . . . Each house has been beautifully photographed by James Fennell. . . . This book . . . has a strong sense of the aesthetic enjoyment of moving through these houses with a curious but well-informed eye, enjoying the contrasting moods and stories of different rooms.

— Jeremy Musson, Country Life

Whatever virtues one assigns to the English country house (. . . a daunting coffee table book just out from the Vendome Press), coziness is not one of them. . . . And yet the drafty beauty of the estates is such that it would clearly be worth enduring centuries upon centuries of emotional remoteness just to hang on to all that pomp and silver and canopied beds and coffered ceilings and graceful balustrades nestled in the sheepy hills.

— Town & Country

All the ten houses featured remain in the hands of descendants of the original owners. Their glories and eccentricities are brought to life with sensitive photographs lit by natural light by James Fennell. The layout of the book is beautifully paced and the double-page photographs are glorious. . . . Brimming with characters, fine architecture, portraits, parkland and chapels, this book is a must for anyone interested in the English country house.

— Amicia de Mowbray, Historic House

There’s something mysterious about a stately home in the English countryside. . . . Peill takes a closer look at 10 such homes. . . . As if the beautiful photographs of the interiors and vistas weren’t enough, Peill’s text also looks at the histories and legacies of the families who occupied these estates.

— MarthaStewart.com

A scrumptious book. . . this book’s photos reveal some hidden treasures of the English countryside.

— Seattle Times

The book celebrates the enduring legacy of the English country house and the families who for centuries have been guardians of their fate. For the aficionado of architecture, interiors, history or way of life, this is a keeper for your collection.

— Quintessence blog

You are going to love The English Country House. . . . Diverse architectural styles, idyllic settings, fascinating stories. . . the romance of the English country house is alive and well in these homes.

— From the Right Bank blog

Engaging and gorgeous, this book is a must have for those who have an appreciation for old houses, architecture, history or design.

— Mix and Chic blog