Exploring Castle Howard: The 10,000 Acre Home of Bridgerton | Houses with History

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  • House & Garden presents Houses with History from Castle Howard, home to Netflix’s hit series ‘Bridgerton’. Join interior designer Remy Renzullo as we tour Castle Howard, designed by Sir John Vanbrugh and home to the Carlisle branch of the Howard family for over 300 years.
    Remy takes us on a tour of the castle that is featured in popular TV shows - most notably as Clyvedon castle in Bridgerton - showing us private spaces usually unseen by the public, including the beautiful Temple of the Four Winds, as well as giving us his take on the spectacular 18th-century state rooms.
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  • @AgneKuniutyte
    @AgneKuniutyte Před rokem +153

    It's fun to watch Remy's accent starting off as English and them gradually as he relaxes drifts towards New Yorker.

    • @SnartNik
      @SnartNik Před 11 měsíci +2

      Maybe focus on the house, not the narrator.

    • @AgneKuniutyte
      @AgneKuniutyte Před 11 měsíci +9

      @@SnartNik will do

    • @joelmontague5004
      @joelmontague5004 Před 11 měsíci +43

      i agree his accent threw me off so much it was almost distracting haha

    • @MysteeriusFrend
      @MysteeriusFrend Před 11 měsíci +13

      I completely agree. I've seen so many videos of this spectacular residence, but never encountered such a bizarrely unique accent that seemingly is generally changing somewhat frequently. 😂

    • @neoafrican7460
      @neoafrican7460 Před 11 měsíci +11

      I''m with you on this one. I rarely ever read the comments on the internet, but I just had to know where this person came from because their accent absolutely confused me. Amazing house though and they've done an incredible job - strange accent and all - adding to its preservation for future generations.

  • @MrBuddyist
    @MrBuddyist Před 11 měsíci +21

    Beautiful home and beautiful decoration but interesting to hear Remy Renzullo’s over-the-top accent. He is an American from Connecticut. The affectation is comical.

    • @jacksonvanmatre
      @jacksonvanmatre Před 11 měsíci +6

      Very Dorit Kemsley. Tacky

    • @Abbyyena
      @Abbyyena Před 11 měsíci +7

      Hmmm interesting lol. His accent was confusing me as he was speaking. Now I know why.

  • @Miriam3303
    @Miriam3303 Před 11 měsíci +8

    I find it so funny that the title mentions Bridgerton. People seem to have forgotten that the house was featured in Brideshead Revisited (PBS, 1981).

  • @BallymurphyBabe
    @BallymurphyBabe Před 10 měsíci +5

    This was Brideshead Revisited way before Bridgerton!! I am a Howard. This Castle was in my ancestral family history.

  • @elizabethmiddleton5613
    @elizabethmiddleton5613 Před rokem +30

    Ah, Brideshead ❤ if you have not seen the 1981 Granada series, you are truly missing out.

  • @evansbowen6897
    @evansbowen6897 Před rokem +74

    Love Castle Howard. It is a sacred place for me as Bridehead Revisited was one of the most influential experiences of my teenage years-one of my first glimpses of a wide and more beautiful world. I took a pilgrimage in 2009- what a beautiful and happy day

    • @cassmetz
      @cassmetz Před rokem +4

      I, as well, did a pilgrimage - in 1988 - because of Brideshead Revisited, one of the most influential experiences of my teenage years. A magical day for me to be on those grounds.

    • @cassmetz
      @cassmetz Před rokem +7

      I can still see Sebastian sauntering down those upper hallways to visit Nanny. And Charles and Julia sitting on the stairs when she breaks with him. Amazing to see the setting out of that context!

  • @morriganwitch
    @morriganwitch Před rokem +12

    Remembering the adaptation of Evelyn Waugh’s Brideshead Revisited xxx

  • @sharonhsu1762
    @sharonhsu1762 Před 11 měsíci +15

    I love that the family dog Poppy is in a lot of scenes! She looks like such a happy pup, of course who wouldn't be happy to live in such an elegantly designed and decorated estate?

  • @tiffinyharrington9307
    @tiffinyharrington9307 Před 10 měsíci +11

    What caught my eye (and I adore the bedroom and especially the fabrics of the blue bedroom) was the small portrait of the little girl as we were treated to a glimpse of the many treasures in the attic. Such a sweet little portrait.

  • @piscesgroovesupreme
    @piscesgroovesupreme Před 11 měsíci +30

    I absolutely cannot with this accent, I'm sorry. 😂😂😂😂 Like, what would possibly be wrong with just using his normal, regular American accent?

    • @frostpond
      @frostpond Před 11 měsíci +1

      He’s an American? I thought he was a Brit (or something…)

    • @piscesgroovesupreme
      @piscesgroovesupreme Před 11 měsíci

      @@frostpond He is indeed American.

    • @kjmav10135
      @kjmav10135 Před 11 měsíci

      @@frostpond His father is an upholsterer in Connecticut.

    • @jephybean
      @jephybean Před 3 měsíci +1

      It is very unnecessary; probably just pretentious

  • @rose2fame1
    @rose2fame1 Před rokem +9

    I like the fabric on that bed. I wouldn’t change it.

  • @SpanishEclectic
    @SpanishEclectic Před rokem +48

    It must be surreal to work at such a place. The blue bedroom is fabulous! And I agree about the terracotta color. There is a reason so many dining rooms are painted red. Everyone looks good while they are eating, especially by candlelight! It was weird to see him casually walking down those halls, which I still think of as haunts of Lord and Lady Marchmain.

  • @janemackrell3733
    @janemackrell3733 Před měsícem

    Remy just makes life better

  • @ginafriend1690
    @ginafriend1690 Před rokem +12

    To call a castle a home brings it to another level, first off! Rich in culture and history.

  • @abigailbutcher9582
    @abigailbutcher9582 Před rokem +12

    I love how the only mention of Brideshead came about when the Queen's bed made an appearance. Like, "Oh, yeah. This monumental piece of television happened to be filmed here. Moving on!" But in all seriousness, thank you, H&G for showcasing this magical property. Brideheads will always have pride of place in my heart. And please follow up with them. I would love to see how the restoration unfolds. Last note: Please change your hashtags! Add #brideshead. It's a classic. And required reading/viewing for everyone.

  • @tamaracarter1836
    @tamaracarter1836 Před 11 měsíci +14

    Castle Howard is exquisitely beautiful in every way! Thank you for such a gorgeous video, and thank you also for showing us so many rooms that you do not get to see on the tour.

  • @abeerali7834
    @abeerali7834 Před 10 měsíci +2

    My eyes were completely lost in this absolute beauty that I can’t find the exact words to describe properly. But why do I feel a strong urge to thoroughly clean the interior and run a pressure washer on all the flooring of the exterior 😂 Thank you for showing this artful gem.

  • @claudiamann7111
    @claudiamann7111 Před rokem +7

    What a beautiful house and setting. The inside is just amazing and I'm so glad that it is in such pristine condition. Thanks so much for sharing.

  • @sjwilloughby-greene8214
    @sjwilloughby-greene8214 Před 11 měsíci +5

    Castle Howard is one of my favorite homes. It is splendid. Thank you for sharing.♡

  • @paulchezkari6952
    @paulchezkari6952 Před rokem +4

    Glad that these castles are still standing.

  • @cygnusrays
    @cygnusrays Před rokem +9

    That blew my mind, those bedrooms are exquisite, being there would be heavenly. Lucky man to have the privilege to dress this beauty.

  • @sarahofer4368
    @sarahofer4368 Před rokem +5

    Simply sublime.

  • @Cherryshake
    @Cherryshake Před rokem +1

    The blue room is spectacular. Love it.

  • @jchur7128
    @jchur7128 Před rokem +6

    Wonderful. Thank-you.

  • @kismit100
    @kismit100 Před rokem +3

    Breathtakingly beautiful ❤

  • @johnerdmann2700
    @johnerdmann2700 Před rokem +7

    JUST THE MOST ON EVERY LEVEL-WHAT A TREAT IN THESE RATHER BLEAK TIMES!!!! Remy could not be better!!!thank you-Gianni

  • @madamg612
    @madamg612 Před rokem

    How wonderful to see some of the rooms off the tourist trail 🤍

  • @annehammett8771
    @annehammett8771 Před rokem +11

    You are doing an excellent job! Thank you for the exquisite tour!!

  • @moralesjjvideo
    @moralesjjvideo Před 11 měsíci +2

    Very impressive narration by Remy Renzullo. So much knowledge and beautiful work.

  • @GSCGraysEstateAgency
    @GSCGraysEstateAgency Před 5 měsíci

    Fantastic. Thank you.

  • @laodesyukur
    @laodesyukur Před 10 měsíci

    Awesome... Beautiful palace...🌐🇬🇧❤️

  • @ruthanderson7073
    @ruthanderson7073 Před rokem +8

    I have never watched Brideshead so I had no idea Castle Howard appeared in show. Watching Bridgerton and seeing this beautiful castle is what peaked my interest in reading about the history. I love castles and hope to visit Castle Howard on my next London visit. Planning to tour all of the Bridgerton locations. Thank you for the video. ❤

    • @kermitthefrog3632
      @kermitthefrog3632 Před rokem +5

      "Bridgerton" is not history, but pure woke fantasy.

    • @jamesrightasrain795
      @jamesrightasrain795 Před rokem +5

      @@kermitthefrog3632 it’s just television. It’s not supposed to be real. You can dial down your indignation. Also, the history Ruth mentions is obviously of the house and not of England.

    • @tamaracarter1836
      @tamaracarter1836 Před 11 měsíci +5

      That sounds great! They used so many beautiful real life locations across England. I have done similar things for Pride and Prejudice (2005 and 1995), as well as Harry Potter (which actually used a very large number of gorgeous real life historic buildings). If you’re interested in either of those, I can send you my list of locations.

    • @kermitthefrog3632
      @kermitthefrog3632 Před 11 měsíci +2

      @@jamesrightasrain795 How about you "dial down" your stupidity? It is cultural appropriation, but I suppose that only works in one direction... so typical.
      The history of the house is the history of England; it is representative and it is a history of White people.
      Perhaps we should have a White man play Kunte Kinte... after all, it's just television, isn't it? 🤡

    • @pedanticradiator1491
      @pedanticradiator1491 Před 2 měsíci

      Castle Howard is about 250 miles from London

  • @gemstonesparkle7915
    @gemstonesparkle7915 Před rokem

    Now, that’s a house tour!

  • @romancewiththepast7979
    @romancewiththepast7979 Před rokem +5

    My goodness it would be a half-hour trip to raid the frig.

  • @lucifersam1972
    @lucifersam1972 Před 27 dny +1

    Great! They are working on reproducing the wallpaper-- hopefully and especially in, "The Chinese Drawing room".

  • @oceans6195
    @oceans6195 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I want to live in that last little building..I will pay rent or purchase it. I love it there

  • @Renould2010
    @Renould2010 Před 10 měsíci +1

    For Me, Great Work, Gorgeous House, I would Love to Visit this Home some day.

  • @renedugarte3898
    @renedugarte3898 Před 11 měsíci

    Absolutely amazing thank you for showing us this excellent work 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @kateforsyth1133
    @kateforsyth1133 Před rokem +2

    I thoroughly enjoyed this and the young designer working on the castle. He was lovely, low key and personable.

  • @cRazycat-women8463
    @cRazycat-women8463 Před 6 měsíci +2

    It shows the enourmous wealth from the rich and at the same time how many poor people where struggling to survive , this paradox strikes me the most.

  • @janemackrell3733
    @janemackrell3733 Před rokem

    I discovered Felicity Irons rush place mats - they are perfect

  • @schiatzeschiatze5002
    @schiatzeschiatze5002 Před rokem +4

    Can we compare word count? How many times did he say the word « room »?

  • @VonStory
    @VonStory Před 11 měsíci +1

    The entrance hall of castle Howard and its scale reminds me of Blenheim palace

  • @mulemule
    @mulemule Před 11 měsíci

    Astonishing. 😳

  • @BradleyFish-ln4vl
    @BradleyFish-ln4vl Před 11 měsíci +1

    Love this so much

  • @JorgeThomasOfficial
    @JorgeThomasOfficial Před 11 měsíci

    This style in modern style at the same time will be even more🔥

  • @DanFontaine
    @DanFontaine Před 9 měsíci

    The most beautiful house in Britain

  • @LOUI2054
    @LOUI2054 Před 11 měsíci

    Wowww magnifique

  • @IMTHEBIGGESTCUNT
    @IMTHEBIGGESTCUNT Před 3 měsíci

    I’ve been living in this house for the last 9 months, and honestly I’m sick to death of it. I literally live in 4 rooms, sometimes the attic space and nearest bathroom. I wouldn’t know if others had broken in and were living in other parts of the building! The heating doesn’t work and it gets VERY cold during the winter months. I usually order takeaway and have it delivered just so I don’t have to fire up the oven and so that the delivery driver can see my magnificent home! I work during the day, so Christ alone knows what goes on there whilst I’m away…

  • @CyrilYoutube
    @CyrilYoutube Před 2 měsíci

    00:23 this view is amazing, i want to be here

  • @ItsMe-yv9jd
    @ItsMe-yv9jd Před 11 měsíci +4

    ?? Why is every corner of the Admirals room painted in soooo much blue... was there a sale on that colour, (buy 1 can and get a dozen free!)

  • @stevemiller7949
    @stevemiller7949 Před rokem +1

    Thank goodness the park gives one a place to decompress from the grandeur. I could adjust to it, though.

  • @danielintheantipodes6741

    Magnificent

  • @kjmav10135
    @kjmav10135 Před rokem +345

    This kid’s bizarre pseudo-posh-British-nobility-meets-Philadelphia-Story accent is distractingly hilarious. Castle Howard is beautiful, though.

    • @rocklobstah1876
      @rocklobstah1876 Před rokem +25

      He sounds like the 'Gap Yah' guy!!!

    • @sherrinunya4079
      @sherrinunya4079 Před rokem +58

      Could not agree more. It sounds like a speech impediment. I'm British born American and we traveled on some posh circles. Not one person ever sounded like this! 😂

    • @549RR
      @549RR Před rokem

      I’m sure he has talent, but goodness, what a twit. Mute and caption.

    • @timothyj1966
      @timothyj1966 Před rokem +21

      the Ragtime soundtrack was distracting.

    • @Michaelnocomparison4
      @Michaelnocomparison4 Před rokem +20

      It's such an odd accent 😅

  • @susprime7018
    @susprime7018 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Was that pavilion used in Pride and Prejudice for the proposal scene, the one with Keira Knightley as Elizabeth Bennett?

  • @hamishlothian2634
    @hamishlothian2634 Před 10 měsíci +3

    Is this bloke the love child of Lloyd grossman and Monty python

  • @nancyevans822
    @nancyevans822 Před rokem +2

    Sweet doggy!!

  • @mariavilaneidevieiracosta5450

    IT'S COMPLETELY STUNNING PLACE. thank you so much to show us!!!👏👏👏👏👑👑👑👑👑👏👏👏👑👑👑👏👏👑👑👑👏👏👑👑👑👏👏👑👑

  • @miagist1929
    @miagist1929 Před 3 měsíci

    Never heard of castle of Howard until now after finding out my ancestry I'm a descendant of them my great grand fathersx4 is John Howard and great uncles thomas howard and phillip howard ny great grandmother was Norfolk Virginia

  • @fabriziopastorino3792
    @fabriziopastorino3792 Před rokem +1

    stupendo

  • @mariapilarme
    @mariapilarme Před rokem

    Lovely ❤

  • @thomashumphrey7395
    @thomashumphrey7395 Před 6 měsíci

    Imagine venturing downstairs for a midnight snack in this place.

  • @LEGACYFOCUS
    @LEGACYFOCUS Před 9 měsíci

    Please do a time lapse video when decorating....thank you in advance ❤💐🌹 The china cabinet SMH ❤❤❤

  • @merrim7765
    @merrim7765 Před 9 měsíci

    SO much inspiration here! I wonder if the film editors might take a listen to the background and tone it down a bit? It's competing with Mr. Renzullo for attention.

  • @jamesallison4875
    @jamesallison4875 Před rokem +1

    Love your dog! The blue bedroom is saved by the great rush matting. Excellent combination. I could kill a lot of time in this place with just me and my dogs.

  • @Alecio24
    @Alecio24 Před rokem +18

    dacorated......dacorating.....dacorate.... why such an affected accent 😭

  • @ITSKKP
    @ITSKKP Před 11 měsíci

    Is that duke’s palace from the bridgerton season 1

  • @smallfaucet
    @smallfaucet Před 11 měsíci +3

    What a fantastic display of wealth, intolerance and snobbery!

  • @victoriacurtis451
    @victoriacurtis451 Před 11 měsíci +11

    Unfortunately I found this video impossible to watch due to the decorators hideously fake accent.

  • @jessiejoseph1093
    @jessiejoseph1093 Před rokem +5

    At 4:34 we see this man sit on the arm of a sofa with the heel of his shoe on the sofa side. I am peeved with how casually he deports himself around someone else's property. At 7:34 he is leaning against a wall. At 8:50 he is leaning against a wall. 12:00 leaning again. Hard work, I guess.

  • @salviaofficinalis02
    @salviaofficinalis02 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Another, lesser known stately home, also located in Yorkshire - with thrice the length of the façade of Buckingham Palace, and what was once described by one author as possessing one of the most stunning, grandest of drawing rooms, libraries in England, as well as having been frequented by the likes of Royalty - and was subject to dispute whether or not it wasn't the real inspiration for Austen behind Pemberley - Wentworth Woodhouse - or the Buckingham Palace of the North - stands on it's own - with a mysterious charm and air to it - a diamond in the rough - just south of Castle Howard. Naturally it's incomparable to Castle Howard.

  • @justmex1514
    @justmex1514 Před rokem +1

    I love how Poppy gets a starring role. She's so sweet

  • @kovahnybeaubrun5057
    @kovahnybeaubrun5057 Před 10 měsíci +1

    He looks like a young Charles

  • @morgo5000
    @morgo5000 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Where is brideshead music?

  • @charlesvanderhoog7056
    @charlesvanderhoog7056 Před 11 měsíci +1

    The family must have been extremely rich in the 18th century. How come? And how's that now?

  • @demzdi9376
    @demzdi9376 Před 11 měsíci

    how do you clean this place ?

    • @kjmav10135
      @kjmav10135 Před 10 měsíci +1

      If you can afford to buy The Home, you can most likely afford to pay The Help.

    • @kevinabbott1456
      @kevinabbott1456 Před 10 měsíci +1

      Wage slavery.

  • @jonasb6440
    @jonasb6440 Před 10 měsíci

    Truly a splendid problem to have now, innit?

  • @seattlebeard
    @seattlebeard Před 11 měsíci +5

    I could listen to this chap tour Castle Howard for several hours. Any chance he could do more?

  • @hawthorne1504
    @hawthorne1504 Před 11 měsíci

    Do you use the china?

  • @moekiec
    @moekiec Před rokem +14

    I had to watch without the sound. Could not listen to the guy’s awful accent 😂

  • @sequoiadamiani4952
    @sequoiadamiani4952 Před rokem +13

    His accent is more dramatic than the house. What is going on here?

    • @KateKrauss
      @KateKrauss Před rokem +7

      He grew up in Connecticut. So did I, but I don't speak like that.

    • @kermitthefrog3632
      @kermitthefrog3632 Před rokem +3

      Many people pick up accents when they live in the country long enough. It's becomes a blend.

    • @justinwilliams7290
      @justinwilliams7290 Před rokem +12

      Pretense. The answer is pretense.

    • @justinwilliams7290
      @justinwilliams7290 Před 11 měsíci

      @@kermitthefrog3632 nobody talks this way. Except maybe the dyke of Kent. Ie old royals.

    • @kermitthefrog3632
      @kermitthefrog3632 Před 11 měsíci

      @@justinwilliams7290 You are assuming.

  • @Cotleo777
    @Cotleo777 Před rokem +2

    Photos change very quickly and it is difficult to watch. No 3D panorama. too bad!

  • @chandrachurniyogi8394
    @chandrachurniyogi8394 Před 11 měsíci

    restoration of this majestic real estate will cost anywhere between €2.0 Mn - €7.4 Mn . . . restoring the artifacts is another €3.0 Mn at the very least if not more . . .

  • @firstlast5068
    @firstlast5068 Před rokem +4

    The music doesn't match the beauty of the home. So weird!

  • @jch4538
    @jch4538 Před rokem +1

    Before Bridgerton there was Brideshead Revisited so.....

  • @557Franklin
    @557Franklin Před 11 měsíci +5

    Interesting video! The narrator's accent is so affected, however - even by British standards.

  • @tvviewer4500
    @tvviewer4500 Před 11 měsíci +1

    What is with that candle at 00:16 ?? WTF?

  • @andy4717
    @andy4717 Před rokem +17

    Mate what is this accent? Stop trying 😂

  • @user-tt5xj5ib1e
    @user-tt5xj5ib1e Před 4 měsíci

    I like Remy's trans-Atlantic accent :) 🤔😍😆

  • @jonathanpeterson1984
    @jonathanpeterson1984 Před 11 měsíci +1

    I don’t have enough marble statues in my house…..🤔

  • @dizmix
    @dizmix Před 5 měsíci

    Haunted... No doubt.

  • @edstud1
    @edstud1 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Unbelieveably opulent, I am fascinated that such a building like this could have been built! It really seems like it should be classified as a palace, why is it referred to as a "castle"?

    • @hal9713
      @hal9713 Před 4 měsíci +1

      sorry i’m late! castles have fortifications.

    • @edstud1
      @edstud1 Před 4 měsíci +1

      ​@@hal9713This building does not appear to have fortifications, right?

    • @pedanticradiator1491
      @pedanticradiator1491 Před 2 měsíci +1

      It was built on the site of a castle

  • @timothyj1966
    @timothyj1966 Před rokem +3

    Exquisite- But a Ragtime Soundtrack? Really?

  • @bmg344
    @bmg344 Před 4 měsíci

    Hans Sloane was Irish

  • @regplate2923
    @regplate2923 Před rokem +6

    Better with a voice artist to avoid the oddity that is this guy’s accent. Oh, and buy some trousers that fit. Another 3 inches on the length would be a start.

  • @barbaramagby3265
    @barbaramagby3265 Před rokem +2

    So beautiful. This guys accent is so interesting?

  • @jamessheedy8933
    @jamessheedy8933 Před rokem +3

    The accent is very distracting but I enjoy his energy

  • @demetrapetrou8527
    @demetrapetrou8527 Před 11 měsíci

    Your voice is ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
    The dog is ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
    The house and gardens are ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
    Thank you for sharing 🐝

  • @ryanjones5133
    @ryanjones5133 Před 10 měsíci

    He has my dream job doing intireors of a butifole Baroque staitly home

    • @ryanjones5133
      @ryanjones5133 Před 9 měsíci

      @@LFO6174 but the problem is I am 16 and I live in monmouth wich is on the border of England and Wales

    • @ryanjones5133
      @ryanjones5133 Před 9 měsíci

      @@LFO6174 👍

  • @Serita2006
    @Serita2006 Před 11 měsíci +6

    I had trouble understanding the presenter's bizarre accent. Is it Irish? American?

    • @MrBuddyist
      @MrBuddyist Před 11 měsíci +4

      That would be an upper class American trying his hardest to sound like a posh Englishman.

    • @MrBuddyist
      @MrBuddyist Před 11 měsíci +4

      Sorry - I hit post too quickly. He is from an upper MIDDLE class American family. Connecticut. He has recently acquired the accent.