Groombridge Place

Although I got rave reviews from M about this place (he went to a wedding there) I won't hold that against it, as it does sound cool. It's near Tunbridge Wells in Kent (another strike against it, but again... let it go...), and is the most fantastic stately home with the usual amazing manicured gardens. And an enchanted forest, says the website. According to my friend T, it was bought by a wealthy American, which is what saved it from going to ruin, and for some reason that's been lost in the mists of time, it is a detour for the people who participate in the vintage car rally that happens every year...