1900 GODDARDS, SURREY BY EDWIN LUTYENS

Hailed as the greatest British architect of his time, Lutyens was chiefly responsible for redeveloping much of British colonial India, including the capital New Delhi, as well as some notable London landmarks such as the Cenotaph in Whitehall. Goddards is one of his most intriguing works and perhaps the definition of an English country house. Both grand and simple in its design, it has two wings joined by a large open common room ( believed to have been modelled on a medieval hall, with its vast stone fireplace and exposed beams). Lutyens’ friend, celebrated garden designer Gertrude Jekyll, worked closely with him on the design, creating the house’s stunning landscaped gardens. Available to rent from The Landmark Trust, from £1,619 for four nights – your money goes towards the restoration of historic houses in need of care and attention ( landmarktrust.org.uk).

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