10 British manor houses where you can live like a Bridgerton

If the new season of Netflix�s 'Bridgerton' has you dreaming of traveling back in time to enjoy the lavish dinners, beautiful walks in the English countryside and life in a stately British manor home, don�t worry! You don�t actually need a time machine. Just spend a few days at one of these ten historic hotels in England to live out your Bridgerton fantasies.��

Cliveden House in Berkshire�

Located just an hour outside of London this stunning Victorian mansion was built in 1851 and has served as home to both the second Duke of Sutherland and the American millionaire William Waldorf Astor. Today it�s a 47-room hotel run by the National Trust. There are two on-site restaurants as well as two restored vintage boats available for guests who want to explore the surrounding countryside or picnic on the Thames for an additional cost.�

Stroll the thousand-acre park at Luton Hoo. � Ana Iacob / Getty Images

Luton Hoo in Bedfordshire

Situated on a thousand-acre plot of land on the border between Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, Luton Hoo Hotel itself is a popular film location having appeared, according to its website, in films like Four Weddings and a Funeral, Enigma, Eyes Wide Shut, Inspector Morse, Nicholas Nickleby, Vanity Fair and Bleak House. Its 228 rooms are spread across five different buildings on the property, and there's a spa, golf courses and two restaurants. Bikes are available for rent to help guests tool around the beautifully landscaped grounds and swimming is encouraged in the nearby lake. There�s even a clay pigeon shooting school and croquet lawns for guests to enjoy.�

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Beaverbrook in Surrey

Originally built in 1866, Beaverbrook derives its name from its most well-known resident, Lord Beaverbrook, a publisher, politician and former Ministry of Aircraft Production for Britain during World War II.�

In 2011, his home and two of the surrounding buildings were transformed into a hotel and restored to reflect the period when the politician would have lived here. Artwork abounds in and outside of the home, including a sculpture of the British single-seat fighter aircraft known as a Spitfire, which Beaverbrook doubled the production of during WWII. There�s also a spa, four restaurants, a private cinema (purported to be the first home cinema in Britain),�and an activities program that includes a survival skills academy.

Artifacts from as far back as 3000BC have been found on the grounds of The Grove. � Maria Lezama / Getty Images

The Grove in Hertfordshire

The history of The Grove dates back far before the construction of the beautiful Georgian manor that houses the present-day hotel. Archeologists have found artifacts on the grounds dating to 3000 BC.

Formerly the home of the Earls of Clarendon, the interior of the hotel is quite modern. Even so, there are plenty of activities here to transport you to a bygone era. The hotel offers activities like clay pigeon shooting, hawking, archery, horseback riding and other activities that wouldn�t be out of the ordinary in the era when the manor was built.��

Lime Wood in Hampshire

A Georgian manor house, surrounded by old wood forests might seem an unlikely place for a music festival, and yet the Lime Wood Hotel�is one of the locations for the Smoked & Uncut summer music festival. When not the location of a major party, the house has a quiet elegance that blends past and present, with art-filled grounds, a luxury spa and a working Victorian greenhouse.��

Goodwood in Sussex

The estate at Goodwood has been home to the Dukes of Richmond for hundreds of years. In fact, the 11th Duke of Richmond and Gordon�owns the property to this day. The Duke and his family live on the property in Goodwood House, while guests stay in the hotel portion of the estate.

The Goodwood Hotel offers stylish rooms and four restaurants. It also makes a great stay for adventure seekers as it�s the location of several motorsport and horse racing events, and offers flying and race car driving experiences to guests for an additional cost.����

Gravetye Manor in Sussex is known for it's expansive garden. � Clive Nichols / Getty Images

Gravetye Manor in West Sussex

The garden is the star of the show at Gravetye Manor�with its 35 acres of flowers, orchards and vegetables. The gardens were designed in 1885, by the manor's most notable owner, William Robinson. The hotel�s interior on the other hand, pays homage to the building's much older roots, the manor itself was built in 1598, while still ensuring that the 17 hotel rooms still offer every comfort necessary for modern visitors.�

Hambleton Hall in Rutland

Built in 1881, Hambleton Hall still feels like a�cozy English country home. There are 17 acres of grounds here to stroll through, including a walled kitchen garden that supplies some of the produce for the estate�s Michelin star restaurant.�

Hartwell House retains much of its historic ambience to this day. � nik wheeler / Getty Images

Hartwell House in Buckinghamshire

Owned by the National Trust, this Jacobean and Georgian house boasts 90 acres of gardens and parkland designed by famous landscape architect Capability Brown, all within 40 miles of London. The historic interior and service can leave guests feeling like they�ve stepped back in time, while the on-site spa and innovative restaurant offer the comforts of the modern world.�

Grantley Hall in North Yorkshire

Originally built in the mid-18th century, this 47 room manor blends old and new with a more modern luxury interior. It�s a great estate for foodies looking for sumptuous meals; there are three restaurants and three separate bars available on-site. The Three Graces spa, with its 18-meter indoor pool, provides luxurious opportunities to relax.�

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Ha Ha Juice (a.k.a. Party Punch)

A good friend introduced me to this simple to make adult drink that really packs a punch I keep a can of pineapple juice (as well as 1/2 batch of the premixed liquors) in the fridge at all times during the summer, for those impromptu happy hours on the deck. Careful, though, its fruity taste is deceiving and it WILL sneak up on you.

Ha Ha Juice (a.k.a. Party Punch) Ingredients

• 1 cup vodka

• 1 cup sloe gin

• 1 cup amaretto liqueur

• 1 cup peach-flavored bourbon liqueur (such as Southern Comfort )

• 2 (46 fluid ounce) cans unsweetened pineapple juice

How to Make Ha Ha Juice (a.k.a. Party Punch)

1. Stir the vodka, sloe gin, amaretto liqueur, bourbon liqueur, and pineapple juice in a large pitcher or punch bowl; refrigerate until well-chilled. Serve over ice.

Ha Ha Juice (a.k.a. Party Punch) Nutritions

• Calories: 217.6 calories

• Carbohydrate: 28.3 g

• Cholesterol: 0 mg

• Fat: 0.2 g

• Fiber: 0.3 g

• Protein: 0.5 g

• SaturatedFat: 0 g

• ServingSize:

• Sodium: 4.5 mg

• Sugar: 23.4 g

• TransFat:

• UnsaturatedFat:

Ha Ha Juice (a.k.a. Party Punch) Reviews

• I submitted this recipe, but wanted to make a note about the recipe as Allrecipes has "edited" it. I submitted "Southern Comfort" as a specific ingredient, NOT "peach flavored bourbon liqueur" - Southern Comfort is ORANGE in flavor I have gone "store-brand" on the other ingredients, but have NEVER strayed from the real Southern Comfort...

• Tried it, loved it. Southern Comfort is actually a peach flavored liqueur infused with orange and other citrus flavors.

• Good drink, a little sweet and filling. I didnt find it as strong as many reviews stated. Only complaint is that a lot of guests werent fans of pineapple juice

• Yummy but take it slow... dont really taste the alcohol

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Filet Mignon for Two

Filet mignon with Gorgonzola sauce is a very simple and delicious meal for two. A good sear on your steak will ensure a juicy, tender steak. I have found this to be the best way to cook a steak indoors.

Filet Mignon For Two Ingredients

• 2 (6 ounce) filet mignon steaks

• 1 teaspoon olive oil

• salt and ground black pepper to taste

• 1 tablespoon butter

• 1 shallot, minced

• 1 teaspoon minced garlic

• 1 cup heavy cream

• 4 ounces crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

• salt and ground black pepper to taste

How to Make Filet Mignon For Two

1. Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C). Place a large, oven-proof skillet in the oven as it preheats.

2. Bring steaks to room temperature. Rub with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper.

3. Remove the hot skillet from the oven carefully and place it on a burner set to high heat. Leave the oven on.

4. Place steaks into the dry pan immediately and sear, turning with tongs, 1 to 2 minutes on both sides.

5. Transfer the pan back into the preheated oven and cook until desired doneness is reached, 3 to 5 minutes. For medium doneness, an instant-read thermometer inserted into the centers should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C). Transfer steaks to a warm platter and tent loosely with foil. Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes; the steaks will continue to cook during this process and the internal temperature will rise 5 to 10 degrees.

6. Meanwhile, heat butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add shallot and garlic and saute until shallot is tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Pour in cream; let cook until reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Turn heat to low and add Gorgonzola cheese. Let cheese melt; season with salt and pepper. Serve sauce with steaks.

Filet Mignon For Two Nutritions

• Calories: 1030.7 calories

• Carbohydrate: 8 g

• Cholesterol: 372.6 mg

• Fat: 81.6 g

• Fiber: 0.2 g

• Protein: 63.7 g

• SaturatedFat: 46.5 g

• ServingSize:

• Sodium: 904.7 mg

• Sugar: 0.9 g

• TransFat:

• UnsaturatedFat:

Filet Mignon For Two Reviews

• Hands down the best steak I have ever had prepared indoors Thanks for the recipe

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Lexi's ProteinPacked Smoothie

This smoothie is so delicious you wont even think about how good it is for you. Dont be frightened by the tofu. If it wasnt listed here, you wouldnt even know it was in there You can use a sugar substitute (such as Splenda®) instead of sugar, if desired.

Lexi's Protein-Packed Smoothie Ingredients

• cup nonfat plain yogurt

• cup strawberries

• (16 ounce) package silken tofu

• 1 banana, cut into chunks

• cup milk, or to taste

• 1 tablespoon white sugar, or to taste

How to Make Lexi's Protein-Packed Smoothie

1. Blend yogurt, strawberries, tofu, banana, milk, and sugar together in a blender until desired consistency is reached.

Lexi's Protein-Packed Smoothie Nutritions

• Calories: 169.8 calories

• Carbohydrate: 30.5 g

• Cholesterol: 3.7 mg

• Fat: 2.6 g

• Fiber: 2.4 g

• Protein: 8.1 g

• SaturatedFat: 0.7 g

• ServingSize:

• Sodium: 63.5 mg

• Sugar: 22.2 g

• TransFat:

• UnsaturatedFat:

Lexi's Protein-Packed Smoothie Reviews

• Loved the flavor of this. The texture is very light and fluffy. I dont think the added sugar is necessary, especially if you use a very ripe banana, but that is personal preference. As the recipe submitter said, you dont taste the tofu AT ALL, so this is a good way to sneak some in your diet. That said, the servings sizes are very small. The whole recipe barely made 16oz, which in my opinion, is the perfect servings size for 1 person, not 2. I will be making this again tomorrow for breakfast

• 5.23.16 My strawberries were very ripe and sweet, so I omitted the sugar. I also used a frozen banana because I like thicker smoothies. Another reviewer described the consistency as fluffy, and I totally agree with her. The strawberry flavor really came through, the yogurt gave it just a little tang, and the tofu made it incredibly creamy. Only one comment, this makes 2 small smoothies, so if youre used to drinking a larger smoothie, you may want to consider doubling the recipe. Not only does this taste good, it breaks down pretty well nutritionally, too.

• Instead of adding strawberries I added a second banana. It turned out really yummy

• Good

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