Exploring Stoneleigh Abbey Stately Home

Come along with me as I explore inside and outside at Stoneleigh Abbey country house in Warwickshire. Humphrey Repton's Red Book for the estate is briefly spotted inside the house and the house tour guide is probably the best I've come across at any country house (bravo Sir). This is a lovely hidden gem place that deserves more attention than it currently receives. Thanks for watching, Adam :)

[@kemarirawlings4759]

Oh gosh Adam thank you so much for your videos! You do such an amazing job!!! It is like I am there!! Truly grateful!

[@AdamExploresBritain]

That's so kind! Thank you for your lovely comments. I'm really glad that you like them and it's nice to get feedback. All the best, and thanks a load for watching. Much appreciated, Adam :)

[@Amantha6]

Imagine waking up every day in this beautiful place. I would even live in the stables. Magnificent

[@AdamExploresBritain]

Hee hee, I think I would too! Thanks for watching. Much appreciated, Adam :)

[@kathrynarnold821]

Amazing plaster work!

[@BrendaOsif-zk4fp]

Thank you so much Adam for this wonderful video ❣️ All I kept saying during the video was “Wow”. I was so happy to hear that people live there. So happy that it doesn’t sit empty. It is such a gorgeous place. I was touched by the pet cemetery.🦮 Also, the thousand year oak. I love trees and was moved to tears to see that. Great job Adam❣️

[@AdamExploresBritain]

Thank you Brenda. There are some pretty impressive sights around the estate! Thanks for your lovely comment. Adam :)

[@lynnl6979]

This was a lovely reminder of a visit to England over 15 years ago. I loved Stoneleigh, and so wished we could have seen the upper floors. Thanks for bringing back the memories.

[@AdamExploresBritain]

Thank you, that's really kind of you. I'm glad the video was able to bring back nice memories for you of your visit. All the best, Adam :)

[@StonedustandStardust]

Enjoyed this Adam.

[@AdamExploresBritain]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks, Adam :)

[@georgiameier4990]

What a pleasant drive at the opening.

[@AdamExploresBritain]

It is isn't it. I love it when these places have a nice approach towards the house, such as this. Thanks for watching, I appreciate it, Adam :)

[@veronicaroach3667]

I was just thinking "good grief who is mowing all this grass ?" I've never seen such a long driveway !

[@roystone9932]

As youngsters me and my friend used to sneak around the grounds , he lived in Ashow , and we used to ride around the woods and grounds on his old moped ....... happy days .

[@AdamExploresBritain]

Interesting memories. Thanks for sharing :)

[@kimberlycbryson]

Your videos are so well done. Thank you so much!

[@AdamExploresBritain]

Thank you. That's very kind of you! Thanks for watching, I'm glad you are enjoying them. Adam :)

[@roxia7484]

HELLO ADAM ! WHAT A LOVELY TOUR . BEAUTIFUL HOUSE , BEAUTIFUL GROUND . WHAT BOTHERS ME IS THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE ORANGERIES AT MANY STATELY MANSIONS INTO TEA ROOM . BUT IS... UNDERSTUNDABLE . THANK YOU 👍😃🌹

[@AdamExploresBritain]

I know yeah 😂 Stops me from having a good look around inside with the camera too haha. It is a bit of a trend, as you've pointed out. I went to another place a couple of days ago (Hampton Court Castle in Herefordshire) and their orangery was a cafe too! Thanks for your kind comments and for watching my video. Adam :)

[@clarev7931]

My Dad took a racehorse over the training fences at Stonleigh back in the 50's. He got a bollocking from Lord Leigh's groom for going too fast though. He was right, the horse crumpled on landing and my dad fell off. Lol.

[@AdamExploresBritain]

What an an amazing memory! Thanks for sharing that with us us. Adam :)

[@PinnedonPlaces]

This was absolutely brilliant to see. Stoneleigh is very impressive, loved listening to the history and completely agree, a hidden gem indeed! This was so interesting to listen and watch, thank you for sharing with us!!

[@AdamExploresBritain]

Thanks for your lovely comment, that's very kind. I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching, Adam :)

[@dorotakubiak91]

Yet another great vlog. Thank you :)beautiful place. I adore the steps coming down to the river

[@AdamExploresBritain]

Thanks for watching again. Glad you enjoyed it. All the best, Adam :)

[@janetbex7526]

Your videos are so quiet and unhurried. Wonderful to just take a break to watch and listen. Thanks

[@AdamExploresBritain]

Thank, you, that's very kind of you to say. Thanks for watching, Adam :)

[@rachyrooroo02]

My great grandparents worked here, my grandad, his brother and their father helped to save some of the paintings in the fire of 1960.

[@AdamExploresBritain]

Thanks for sharing that. I bet they could tell some stories :)

[@roberthossen8354]

Wonderful house and estate, hidden gem indeed. Thank you!!

[@AdamExploresBritain]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching :)

[@georgiameier4990]

This video was a wonderful way to start my day so thanks very much !

[@AdamExploresBritain]

You're very welcome :)

[@rachelallen1614]

I hope you had a lovely time! I work at Stoneleigh abbey

[@AdamExploresBritain]

Thanks. It was great. Lovely place to work :)

[@tinawetzel3912]

Hello Adam. I agree w/ u that this was truly a hidden gem. I could tell I was going to be in for a surprise as u turned onto the property & there were 2 large bldgs @ either side of the entrance. Then, as u continued on, the incredible tree-lined drive w/ fence piqued my imagination of what was to come. Honestly, Adam, the approach of tree-lined fencing reminded me of the Derby Race Horse Farms in Kentucky, USA (minus the sheep, of course, haha). U should Google them, Adam, & u will see what I mean 😉. I absolutely adored the L’orangerie, the 1,000 yr old oak tree, the river/lake, the Summer Gazebo (I think that’s what it was called) … I could picture myself in here for hours every day, reading & listening to the sounds of nature, & all the bridges along the pathways. Then we get to the home. Oh my word, the ceiling & upper portion of the walls were decorated in these stark white carvings that continued from room to room (of what we saw, anyways). As soon as u walked into the men’s area, immediate difference to wood everywhere, which is stunning in its own right. The tour guide was really good. BTW, the stables were particularly beautiful. Amazing that a places for horses & the riding school r far & above anything the majority of ppl could begin to own themselves is spectacular. Thank u so much, Adam for sharing this gem w/ us. I truly enjoyed every bit. Congrats on ur subscriber #’s continuing to grow!! Take care. 😉

[@AdamExploresBritain]

Hello again Tina! It's a lovely place. I googled the Race Horse farms in kentucky and I see exactly what you mean. Yeah, the tour guide was one of the best I've come across at country houses over the years. There were only small snippets of the tour in this video obviously but if people take the full tour they would see what I mean. Glad you enjoyed it and many thanks for your nice comments again. Take care, Adam :)

[@michaelwoodbodley8099]

The rooms through which you entered the house seemed fairly humble - am I right in thinking that they were part of the “ below stairs” area of the house in the grand days? Also, what was the function of the first high ceilinged room? It didn’t seem to have any purpose.

[@AdamExploresBritain]

The first rooms were indeed on the lowest level and I expect that they would have been some kind of servants area a long time ago. I can't remember if that was mentioned by the guide or not, it may well have been. It now looks to be used as a sort of reception and refreshments area for people visiting the house. The first room with the high ceiling was the Chapel, which had Repton's Red Book in the glass case. Hope this helps, Adam :)

[@goneysangullies]

the delicate plasterwork was unexpected in this early of a house.

[@C.C.COILS.UK1]

the plaster work ran throughout the "big building" some that was on some of the staircases was great to look at no i wasnt on the tour but i did some work on other sections of the abby and was given access from time to time

[@gigismith8267]

My village ❤️

[@AdamExploresBritain]

Ooh, absolutely lovely place to live. Shame about the HS2 or whatever it is that they're building in the vicinity!

[@gigismith8267]

@@AdamExploresBritain I agree! It's rubbish. Talk about ruining the lovely countryside!

[@AdamExploresBritain]

@@gigismith8267 Yeah, it's not cool at all. Not a fan of HS2 anyway but makes it even worse when you see the construction sites in nice areas like that. Hopefully it'll be a lot tidier for you when the construction is finished in 2046 or whenever...🤔🙂

[@gigismith8267]

What cameras did you use to film this? Great footage! 🎥 👏 👍

[@AdamExploresBritain]

Thanks a lot, that's very kind. DJI Pocket 2 for this one. Handy bit of kit :)

[@gigismith8267]

@@AdamExploresBritain oooo thank you! 😊

[@BlaineShire]

My Leigh ancestors built the house.

[@ernestleigh2480]

We are distant brothers

[@BlaineShire]

@@ernestleigh2480 well distant cousins anyway..

[@veronicaroach3667]

I found the outside of the house to be rather ugly - the dirty grey stonework is depressing & it's so 'square' in shape ! Beautiful windows however. The inside is standard18th century but with incredible plasterwork in so many rooms. Somehow I did not enjoy this house as much as I have many others of the era. Like many it is so big, it's hard to fathom how anyone could live in it comfortably, except that of course there were many servants keeping all the chores done for you !

[@AdamExploresBritain]

Haha, fair enough! I appreciate your honest thoughts. You wouldn't like the inside of Blenheim Palace then, it's absolutely massive and didn't feel homely at all inside there :)