Transforming the Manor into a Real-Life Downton Abbey

šŸ” Welcome to Mapperton: England's Finest Manor House! Sip pure, live cozy šŸ Waterdrop Filter deals are here! Up to Ā£500/€500 off, October 7–8—grab yours now! UK Amazon: https://amzn.to/4nS8CqU Website:https://bit.ly/46EhBoI US Amazon: https://amzn.to/48AsdY1 🌿 Our Grand Historic Tour is a 5-night, 6-day experience of country house life at its finest—with black-tie dinners, concerts, and private visits to other historic estates. October 2025 is now sold out, but we still have a few places remaining for October 2026, so don’t wait! Discover more: https://www.grandhistorictours.com Register your interest: https://form.jotform.com/201263241477046 🌟 Join Our Mapperton Community! Become part of our journey to preserve Mapperton by joining our exclusive Patreon community. Help us reach the magic number of 1,000 supporters — we’re currently at 680! Every milestone of 100 comes with a special gift for our members. Once we hit 700 supporters (just 20 away!), we’ll be sending out an extraordinary digital scrapbook from the archives that has never been seen before. Join here: Ā Ā /Ā mappertonliveĀ Ā  ✨ Newsletters You’ll Love Julie is now writing regularly about the Gilded Age and Gilded Heiresses. If you love HBO Max’s The Gilded Age, you’ll love what Julie is sharing! Read her essays here: https://gildedheiresses.com We’ve also launched our brand-new Mapperton Live newsletter on Substack: https://mappertonlive.substack.com This is where we share the joys and challenges of life on a 21st-century English country estate, with monthly newsletters and breaking news. And don’t miss Julie’s American Countess newsletter, which you can subscribe to here: https://americancountess.co.uk šŸ” Welcome to Mapperton: England's Finest Manor House! ✨ Step Into History with the Earl & Countess of Sandwich ✨ Join Luke and Julie at one of England’s most breathtaking estates for two unforgettable retreats at Mapperton. 🌿 Our Grand Historic Tour is a 5-night, 6-day experience of country house life at its finest—with black-tie dinners, concerts, and private visits to other historic estates. October 2025 is now sold out, but we still have a few places remaining for October 2026, so don’t wait! 🧵 Meanwhile, our Tapestry & Textiles Retreat has proven so popular that, after our May 2026 retreat sold out in just 48 hours, we’ve added a second date: 1st–4th September 2026. This 3-night, 4-day retreat includes embroidery workshops, textile history sessions, and hands-on time with Julie, tapestry conservator Emma Telford, and Royal School of Needlework head tutor Deborah Wilding. Spaces are limited! Discover more: https://www.grandhistorictours.com Register your interest: https://form.jotform.com/201263241477046 ✨ Stay at Mapperton! Experience the charm of the Dorset countryside by staying in one of our beautifully restored properties at Mapperton Estate: šŸ” The Gamekeeper’s Cottage – 2 bedrooms, sleeps up to 5 🌳 The Garden Cottage – 3 bedrooms, sleeps up to 6 šŸ‘ The Farmhouse – Our newly renovated 5-bedroom home, perfect for family gatherings or group retreats, sleeps up to 10 Book your countryside escape now: https://mapperton.lodgify.com ✨ Discover Our THREE New YouTube Channels! We're branching out with exciting new content! 🌿 @rewildingmapperton – Follow Dorset’s most spectacular rewilding project and journey into nature recovery, wildlife, and sustainability. šŸ‘‘ @thegildedheiresses – Dive into the dazzling world of American heiresses who married into British aristocracy, where fortunes met titles. šŸ° @CastlesandTiaras – For fellow castle lovers, enjoy reruns of Julie’s feature-length historic house films and curated compilations. šŸ›ļø Discover Mapperton’s Online Shop Explore our new Mapperton shop for exclusive merchandise. From beanies to hoodies, find something special and use promo code EARLYBIRD for 10% OFF! Shop here: https://www.mapperton.online šŸ›ļø Visit Mapperton Virtually! Explore Mapperton’s beauty from anywhere in the world with our immersive 360° virtual tour featuring stunning visuals and ambient sounds. Start your virtual journey: https://buymeacoffee.com/mapperton šŸ“š Julie’s Best-Selling Books on Health and Wellbeing Discover Julie’s celebrated books: Superfoods Superfast: https://www.amazon.com/Superfoods-Sup... Superfoods, The Flexible Approach: https://www.amazon.com/Superfoods-Fle... Eat Real Foods: https://www.amazon.com/Eat-Real-Food-... Recharge: https://www.amazon.com/Recharge-Year-... We look forward to welcoming you to Mapperton soon! šŸ¤— Warm regards, Luke & Julie The Earl and Countess of Sandwich šŸ‘‘šŸ‘‘

Spilling the Tea at the Manor - Americans Take Over the Estate!
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Spilling the Tea at the Manor - Americans Take Over the Estate!

The Secrets Hidden Inside Our 500-Year-Old Manor Drawers
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The Secrets Hidden Inside Our 500-Year-Old Manor Drawers

How We Renovated This Fairytale Cottage On Our Estate (From START to FINISH)
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How We Renovated This Fairytale Cottage On Our Estate (From START to FINISH)

Upstairs, Downstairs & Hidden Rooms at Knowsley Hall
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Upstairs, Downstairs & Hidden Rooms at Knowsley Hall

'SPECTACULAR!' We had a PRIVATE TOUR of Queen Elizabeth's wardrobe | Royal Walks
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'SPECTACULAR!' We had a PRIVATE TOUR of Queen Elizabeth's wardrobe | Royal Walks

Unearthing a Lost Roman Town: Mosaic, Coins, and a Hidden Road Discovered in Cirencester
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Unearthing a Lost Roman Town: Mosaic, Coins, and a Hidden Road Discovered in Cirencester

We’re Restoring a Crumbling English Manor and it’s Cottages – Watch the Transformation!
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We’re Restoring a Crumbling English Manor and it’s Cottages – Watch the Transformation!

I Got My Hair Cut in Italy… Here’s What Happened!
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I Got My Hair Cut in Italy… Here’s What Happened!

Revisit: Welsh Medieval Hall Makeover With £40,000 Budget! | Restoration Man | S2 EP6
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Revisit: Welsh Medieval Hall Makeover With £40,000 Budget! | Restoration Man | S2 EP6

A Day in My Antiques Business — and Everything Sold Out (Again!)
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A Day in My Antiques Business — and Everything Sold Out (Again!)

Inside Paris' Most Extraordinary Homes with Martyn Lawrence Bullard
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Inside Paris' Most Extraordinary Homes with Martyn Lawrence Bullard

Uncovering the Secrets of Our Gilded Age Heiress (The FULL Story)
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Uncovering the Secrets of Our Gilded Age Heiress (The FULL Story)

Italian Flea Market JACKPOT! Bringing Home a Carload of Treasures
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Italian Flea Market JACKPOT! Bringing Home a Carload of Treasures

What We Found Behind the Walls of This Forgotten Kitchen
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What We Found Behind the Walls of This Forgotten Kitchen

How we Transformed our 300 year old Bedroom & Bathroom
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How we Transformed our 300 year old Bedroom & Bathroom

Inside Cern Abbey - Secrets of a 1,000-Year-Old English Home with Royal Connections
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Inside Cern Abbey - Secrets of a 1,000-Year-Old English Home with Royal Connections

Britain's Pompeii: The Medieval Town Perfectly Preserved Under Tons Of Sand
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Britain's Pompeii: The Medieval Town Perfectly Preserved Under Tons Of Sand

    Behind the Scenes of Disney’s Rivals at Our Manor
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Behind the Scenes of Disney’s Rivals at Our Manor

I Went to Tuscany’s Flea Markets… and Lost All Self Control
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I Went to Tuscany’s Flea Markets… and Lost All Self Control

Inside the Secret Places at our Manor House!
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Inside the Secret Places at our Manor House!