Osterley Park and House, West London: National Trust Guidebook

A suburban palace caught between town and country, Osterley is one of the last surviving country estates in London. Only a short distance from the big city, you can explore the 18th-century house designed by the architect Robert Adam for entertaining.

Osterley’s historic interiors have recently been enriched by Lord Jersey’s generous loan of family portraits and other former contents.

The elegant pleasure grounds and extensive parkland are a perfect place to relax.