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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Alex's Rice Soup

Came up with recipe when low on cooking supplies and wanted soup. Enjoy

Alex's Rice Soup Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

• 1 (16 ounce) package boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into pieces

• 2 cups instant rice

• 2 cups boiling water

• 4 cups chicken broth

• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas

How to Make Alex's Rice Soup

1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir chicken in hot oil until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and shred chicken.

2. Combine rice and boiling water in a saucepan, cover the saucepan with a lid, and let sit until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 5 minutes.

3. Place peas in a microwave-safe dish and microwave until heated through, 2 to 5 minutes.

4. Stir chicken broth, shredded chicken, rice, and peas together in a pot; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until flavors blend, 10 to 15 minutes.

Alex's Rice Soup Nutritions

• Calories: 260.2 calories

• Carbohydrate: 32.6 g

• Cholesterol: 42.9 mg

• Fat: 4.5 g

• Fiber: 2.6 g

• Protein: 20.6 g

• SaturatedFat: 0.9 g

• ServingSize:

• Sodium: 95.9 mg

• Sugar: 2.6 g

• TransFat:

• UnsaturatedFat:

Alex's Rice Soup Reviews

• This had virtually no flavor whatsoever. I made as written originally knowing that I would be adding some things but wanted to review it as written. I had a package of Knorr chicken fried rice that I tossed in and this boosted the flavor a ton. At that point I had the Asian feel going on and threw in a splash of sesame oil and topped it with scallions and it was a big hit.

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A Very Intense Fruit Smoothie

Gorgeous colour and absolutely refreshing. Use your favorite canned fruit - I prefer peaches or pears.

A Very Intense Fruit Smoothie Ingredients

• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen mixed berries

• 1 (15 ounce) can sliced peaches, drained

• 2 tablespoons honey

How to Make A Very Intense Fruit Smoothie

1. In a blender, combine frozen fruit, canned fruit and honey. Blend until smooth.

A Very Intense Fruit Smoothie Nutritions

• Calories: 293.4 calories

• Carbohydrate: 75.5 g

• Cholesterol:

• Fat: 0.3 g

• Fiber: 5.4 g

• Protein: 3.4 g

• SaturatedFat:

• ServingSize:

• Sodium: 13.4 mg

• Sugar: 38.8 g

• TransFat:

• UnsaturatedFat:

A Very Intense Fruit Smoothie Reviews

• Intense, indeed In fact soooo intense that I had to cut the intensity with 1/2 cup plain yogurt. I also reduced the honey to 1T. Very Very good, and soooo quick to make. Loved it Thanks Diane

• This recipe is fun,easy and fast Plus, it tastes wonderful

• I really liked it, but I cut mine with some milk and another time with Yogurt.

• Great flavor.... but definitely needs something else... its all fruit. Try adding yogurt, ice, or juice.

• This tasted alot like babyfood

• Outstanding recipe. Great plain or try it over ice cream without the honey added.

• Smoothies are the best because theyre fast and easy to make- this one is especially good since it has only 3 ingredients Very fruity and tasty.

• Great

• This recipe is very good for the staff lunchon my foods2 class is holding for nov.17th.

• Very, very tasty and intense.

• I absolutely loved the smoothie. I didnt even feel the need for the added honey for sweetener. I added the natural fruit (peached in pear juice) and it was plenty sweet. Made a wonderful breakfast for my daughter before school and will make a wonderful snack when she comes home one of these days

• THis was a very delightful and intense smoothie.

• Definately had to add honey for sweetness

• Good, but made better by adding milk and honey or sugar. I also enjoyed it a bit more by straining the smoothie after blending.

• This was pretty sweet for my taste. Next time I will omit the honey and canned fruit. I will use mixed berries and orange juice. It is a thick smoothie that can be eaten with a spoon, making it seem like an indulgent dessert

• Very good and easy

• Almosts TOO intense. I added a cup of milk to make it more drinkable...without, it was like eating baby food. But once I added milk, I thought it was delicious.

• Great quick breakfast, just had mine Added a little OJ the second time I made it, because it was very thick. I also added a few ice cubes, to make it nice and cold.

• AWESOME

• Pretty good but it needs some ice cream or something with it to tame it.

• I have been on a green smoothie kick and looking for things to blend. this was perfect. the only thing i changed was i used a have package of frozen peaches and a half package of frozen berries. i added a small amount of vanilla yogurt, no honey, and 1 and a half cups of fresh spinach. perfect the berries covered any hint of spinach and i got a good amount of fiber

• This is very good and very healthy My husband liked this one a lot.

• Intense indeed Too much for us, like others we had to add some vanilla yogurt, after that it was super tasty

• I love this smoothie Its easy and healthy and delicious. I use canned peaches in pear juice and add the juice to the smoothie to soften the flavor a bit. I also add a dash of vanilla. I love a strawberry or raspberry with mango version. One word of caution: dont accidentally get frozen fruit with sugar added It adds calories and makes it too sweet.

• Wonderful, I changed it around a bit, though. 1 cup frozen blueberrys2 cups frozen peaches11/2 cups chocolate almond milk2 tablespoons honeyBeautiful

• Great smoothie, but since my peaches and berries were frozen, I had to add some liquid in order to blend, so I added a couple Tbsp of soy milk and 1/4 cup of fat free plain greek yogurt.

• Haha, as my boyfriend says, this smoothie is the bees knees :) A very, very delicious drink. I did alter the recipe a little though (I usually add my own personal twist to things). I added just a dab of 1% milk and one 6oz container of vanilla yogurt. I will definately make this again Love it

• Good starter recipe. It was a bit tart so I added 1/2 cup milk and 3 tsp of sugar and it was so creamy.

• Sorry but this did not go over well. Youngest took one sip and would not finish. I thought it was okay but that was with vanilla yogurt added to it. Sorry

• I used fresh fruit, added half a banana and a couple of spoons of yoghurt. It was by far the best smoothie Ive ever had.

• This was the first smoothie Ive made. It was really intense It tasted great, but i did use a dap more honey and i added plain yogurt to cut it down a bit (as others have said). That color stains though (duh) so make sure to clean up any drips if you have a lighter colored counter space :)

• We LOVED this I made it with a 12 oz pkg of frozen mixed berries, because the store didnt have 10 oz. I loved the intensity of this smoothie, and the fact that theres no extra sugar added. Not to mention, the color was beautiful Loved the texture too :) Thanks

• Very delicious Healthy and amazing

• It was VERY seedy. Ok flavor. It was also quite thick. I couldnt finish most of it. Thank you anyway.

• This was very good and quick to put together I did cut back on the honey and I added some low-fat vanilla yogurt.

• This was very good. It was seedy but that is the quality of the berry I think. This is a perfect alternative to ice cream when the kids are at DQ or a great boost for the morning

• Very good and easy too I added a little bit of low-fat milk too. Makes it even smoother

• I made this for my kids breakfast this morning using a package of blackberries.They liked it, but I thought it was a little too sweet. Next time I make it, Ill forgo the honey and add a frozen banana. Weve always got too many bananas.

• This was a very good smoothie, my sister and I like it, and our freezer is filled with bags and bags of frozen berries

• I have made this several times, sometimes I use just strawberries because thats what I have. VERY yummy

• A great way to start my morning. The change I made was to use frozen peaches rather than canned. Because all my fruit was frozen I added a little milk for the liquid so that my blender didnt burn up. Not a fan of honey, I added it, but glad I couldnt taste it in the drink. Thanks Diane for this delicious drink.

• Good, but I prefer less seeds in my smoothie.

• I really enjoyed the flavor and the fast and easy preperation. I didnt even use honey and it was sweet. So smooth and yummy.

• This is a very good smoothie.Even better on a hot day

• REALLY easy. Tasty. Thanks for the easy breakfast. Weve used this a couple of times.

• My family enjoyed this, I did tweak the recipe though.My version used frozen berries, 1 banana, a can of peaches including the pear juice it was canned in. I didnt have honey so used about 1 1/2 Tbsp of brown sugar then poured a small amount of tropical juice.With that combination it was very flavorful & fruity without being too sweet.So many varieties can be made. Thanks for the recipe

• An awesome way to get your fruit servings in I loved it

• This was very intense and very yummy

• My family really likes fresh smoothies. They said "it was very tasty",Great recipe.

• Yum. this waz good ja

• Love how thick this is and also did not have any can peaches, so I used some pares. Would reconmend this for a breakfast for those who do not like to eat in the morning.

• I made mine a little different. I used the frozen fruit. But instead of honey I substituted 2 shots of tequila. Then I used wine in place of peaches. It wasnt too sweet but it did lighten my mood.

• My son looked up this recipe and we decided to try it We used one bag of frozen blueberries and a bag of frozen strawberries one jar of sliced peaches and 2 tabs of honey..This was absolutely delicious It was the best smoothie we ever tasted with only 3 ingredientsplus the honey It was a total hit for the whole family and so refreshing

• I enjoyed the smoothie

• I loved it I replaced the caned fruit with coconut milk because it was the closet thing I had and it tasted wonderful

• The recommendation to decrease the honey and add the yogurt was good advice. Used no added sugar peaches to help reduce the sugar content that the yogurt adds. Best one yet

• My kids loved this. Raspberries have seeds so if you dont like that choose mixed berries without.

• It was good but a little too intense on the berrys for me

• Delicious At almost 8 months pregnant I was craving a really flavorful easy to make smoothie and mm mm this is the answer, my 2 year old kept trying to hog it :) have only made it with peaches so far but you can tell that no matter what fruit you mix it with its going to be exceptional.

• Intense is right This needed some liquid to make it drinkable, so I added some tropical juice. Since I used frozen raspberries, I strained the mix afterwards to remove the seeds. I wouldnt say this was my favourite smoothie, but both my girls enjoyed it and one of them is picky with fruit so I call that a win.

• I left out the honey and the canned peaches. I used Frozen berries, honeydew melon instead of the canned peaches and a half cup of light cream (half and half) and a couple of ice cubes as I am under doctors orders to gain some weight. On days I cant face food (cancer not anorexia) it gets some nutrition inside me.

• Super easy Kids loved it It was even better with Peach Schnapps :) Thanks for the recipe

• I really like this recipe. It is quick, simple, and easy to make and modify. For my version of this recipe, I approximate all of my ingredients. Instead of using honey, I use maple syrup and sometimes ice cream. I would recommend adding something like Orange juice to make the smoothie more viscous (only small amounts).

• Best

Easy Sweet and Sour Pork Belly

Rich and meaty pork belly is cooked low and slow for amazing taste and texture and served with a sweet, sour, and salty glaze. Serve on top of noodles or yellow rice. Drizzle with more glaze and garnish with scallions.

Easy Sweet And Sour Pork Belly Ingredients

• 1? pounds pork belly, skin removed

• 2 teaspoons kosher salt

• 1 tablespoon brown sugar

• ? teaspoon cayenne pepper

• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 (6 ounce) can pineapple juice

• 1 tablespoon brown sugar

• cup ketchup

• ? cup seasoned rice vinegar

• 1 teaspoon soy sauce, or to taste

• 2 teaspoons sambal chili paste

How to Make Easy Sweet And Sour Pork Belly

1. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).

2. Use a sharp knife to make 1/8-inch deep cuts, spaced 1/2 inch apart, into the fatty side of the pork belly. Turn and repeat the cuts, crossing the first set at a 45-degree angle. Transfer into a shallow baking dish thats just large enough to fit the meat.

3. Mix salt, brown sugar, cayenne, and black pepper for dry rub in a small bowl. Apply it generously to both sides of the meat, sprinkling it on and then pressing it in. Press the sides of the pork belly into the dish to pick up any additional dry rub. End with the fatty side of the pork facing up. Cover the baking dish with foil and place it onto a sheet pan.

4. Bake in the center of the preheated oven until tender when tested with the tip of a knife, about 3 1/2 hours.

5. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Cover and place in the refrigerator to chill thoroughly, 8 hours to overnight.

6. Remove from the refrigerator and transfer meat to a cutting board. Cut pork belly into ½-inch slices.

7. Prepare glaze: Spoon 2 teaspoons rendered pork fat from the top of the drippings and heat it in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add ginger and garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in pineapple juice, brown sugar, ketchup, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and chili paste and bring to a simmer. Cook until sauce reduces by about half, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.

8. Cook pork belly slices in a dry, nonstick pan over medium-high heat until surface is browned a bit, about 2 minutes per side. Add a couple tablespoons of the pork belly "jelly" from the baking dish and the sweet and sour sauce. Cook until sauce reduces down to a glaze, 2 to 3 more minutes.

9. Remove from the heat and serve.

Easy Sweet And Sour Pork Belly Nutritions

• Calories: 632.6 calories

• Carbohydrate: 11.3 g

• Cholesterol: 81.7 mg

• Fat: 60.2 g

• Fiber: 0.2 g

• Protein: 11 g

• SaturatedFat: 21.9 g

• ServingSize:

• Sodium: 839.7 mg

• Sugar:

• TransFat:

• UnsaturatedFat:

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