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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Healthier Chuck's Favorite Mac and Cheese

We kept the cottage cheese and sour cream that make this macaroni and cheese recipe unique, but used lower-fat versions of each. The healthier version also uses whole grain macaroni and whole wheat breadcrumbs.

Healthier Chuck's Favorite Mac And Cheese Ingredients

• 8 ounces whole wheat elbow macaroni

• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

• 12 ounces low-fat cottage cheese

• 1 (8 ounce) container light sour cream

• cup grated Parmesan cheese

• salt and ground black pepper to taste

• 1 cup whole wheat bread crumbs

• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

How to Make Healthier Chuck's Favorite Mac And Cheese

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain.

3. Stir together macaroni, shredded Cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, and salt and pepper in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Mix together bread crumbs and melted butter in a small bowl; sprinkle topping over macaroni mixture.

4. Bake until top is golden in the preheated oven, 30 to 35 minutes.

Healthier Chuck's Favorite Mac And Cheese Nutritions

• Calories: 379.5 calories

• Carbohydrate: 45.9 g

• Cholesterol: 32.2 mg

• Fat: 9.9 g

• Fiber: 4.5 g

• Protein: 28.5 g

• SaturatedFat: 5.6 g

• ServingSize:

• Sodium: 741.8 mg

• Sugar: 4.4 g

• TransFat:

• UnsaturatedFat:

Healthier Chuck's Favorite Mac And Cheese Reviews

• This totally satisfied our craving for mac and cheese I sprinkled in a few drops of liquid smoke and shook in some powdered mustard, omitted the butter and used less crumbs. Next time Ill toss the cheese mix into the food processor for a more uniform look (no need to see chunks of cottage cheese in the final product) Thanks Chuck, this ones a keeper

• My husband and I enjoyed this mac & cheese version. I used greek yogurt instead of sour cream. I would suggest to use 1/2 cup of bread crumbs it seemed to be too much topping. We plan on making this again.

• My husband and 5 yr old loved this. I used 12 oz of Ronzoni Smart Taste elbow pasta and regular Daisy sour cream. I also only used 1/4 cup of bread crumbs and sprayed the top with Pam Butter spray to omit the butter. I used the recipe builder on myfitnesspal.com and it was 485 calories/serving for 6 servings. Served with a side salad and it was awesome Thanks for the recipe

• I was a bit skeptical when I saw the ingredients, but I wanted a healthier version of a family favorite. Not only is this recipe a healthier version of traditional mac and cheese, its delicious The second time I tried it I omitted the topping, reducing the calories and fat/cholesterol content even further. It wasnt missed. I also added a little bit of skim milk to make the sauce even creamier.

• All 4 of us liked this This includes 2 teenage girls and my husband. All of us liking something doesnt happen often, so thanks for submitting it. Generally, anything called "Healthier" doesnt go over well. BUT I have been trying to get away from red meat and striving for meatless and tried this. Used regular pasta and breadcrumbs, no wheat variations. Regular cheddar cheese, no lowfat available. Definitely worth a try, if youre on the fence. Will be making this regularly.

• I have now made this 3 times with many comments - all positive. I even gave some to a friend but didnt tell him what was in it because he doesnt like cottage cheese or sour cream. He loved the mac&cheese, then I told him the contents. He would like more I made exactly as directed.

• This is an amazing treat. Sadly I needed a warm dish on this 45 degree May day to make it more palatable. It didnt taste low-fat at all Only change was used chickpea pasta vs wheat. YUMMY.

• I love mac and cheese but I dont make it very often because its so high in fat and cholesterol. Both my husband and I really enjoy this recipe and Ive made it several times now, always great. The yogurt and cottage cheese gives it the right texture, just pulse the cottage cheese a little longer so the lumps arent distracting. Thank you so much for a healthy mac n cheese

• Great mac and cheese with real cheese and less fat. I didnt put bread crumbs on mine or use any butter to cut the calories and fat. I also used plain greek yogurt and not sour cream. It came out good but a little dry. Will add some milk to it next time to see if I can make it a little more creamy.

• Used Barilla plus (I cant digest wheat pasta) but followed the recipe exactly else as written. Had a bite before baking and thought egh and was a little worried but was able to adjust for seasonings then. After baking and taking the first bite, the husband and I groaned - its so cheesy and good. After gobbling down his portion, the husband said This mac and cheese is RIDICULOUS. Perfect accompaniment (and so easy to make) for ribs or burgers with a salad. No one cheese stands out, and the hubby was even a little skeptical Hmm, cottage cheese, huh? but it all worked out. I thought it was a little dry, not sure what Id do to make it a little saucier - maybe milk like others have said? I agree with the others - the topping is good but not needed.

• This recipe was delicious I made a few changes. I doubled the macaroni. I took the advice from the other reviewers and blended the cottage cheese in a blender. I added 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon dry mustard, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire. I reduced the bread crumbs to 1/2 cup and used Panko bread crumbs, and added only 1 Tablespoon of butter to them. Baked for 35 minutes in an 8 by 11 pan. And since I doubled the macaroni theres about half the fat per serving Thanks for sharing

• Definitely too much bread crumbs. The whole dish was just to dry tasting.

• Put all sauce ingredients in food processor. Added some onion and garlic powder and 1/2 tsp. worcestershire. Topped w/panko sprayed w/PAM. For last few minutes put under broiler.

• Great recipe it was easy to make. It was so good that my wife wrote it down in her recipe book

• Made this recipe today... I tripled the ingredients (to freeze for future meals) and it filled a 9 x 13 dish with enough left over for one small loaf pan... I cant see it (as is) filling a 9 x 13... unless I did something wrong...? The flavour is good... but I do not like seeing the cottage cheese "chunks"... I should have processed them first... due to those two concerns, I give this a 3 star....

• Tastes pretty good, doesnt look so good. Will put the cottage cheese and Greek yogurt (I substituted for sour cream) in the blender first.

• Everyone loved the dish-I put the French Fried onions rings on top I added 1 lb of hamburger with 2 onions and 2 tsp of garlic

• This was delish and got great reviews from my guests. I prefer to shred my own cheddar ( do it....flavor is much better) and i added 1/2 cup a milk like the original recipe. i used crushed whole wheat ritz crackers. The only reason I am not giving it 5 stars is because the cottage cheese gives it a weird consistency.

• Sometimes you just need Mac and Cheese, and this reduces the guilt. I dont bother with the bread crumbs. Love this recipe

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Leftover Stuffing Waffles

When you have some leftover stuffing, give it an extra bit of crunch by turning it into waffles Youll need 2 cups of leftover stuffing, made according to package directions, some turkey or chicken stock, some seasonings, and an egg. Stir it all together and pop it into a rectangular waffle iron. You can do it in a round waffle iron, but you may need to make two batches.

Leftover Stuffing Waffles Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon melted butter

• cup turkey stock, or more as needed

• teaspoon rubbed sage

• teaspoon ground black pepper

• 1 large egg

• 2 cups prepared cornbread stuffing

How to Make Leftover Stuffing Waffles

1. Brush plates of a rectangular waffle iron with melted butter and preheat to medium-high heat.

2. Combine stock, rubbed sage, and ground black pepper in a bowl. Add egg and stir briskly until ingredients are well blended. Stir in leftover stuffing. The batter should be thick and coarse.

3. Spoon batter over the preheated waffle iron, spreading it out evenly close to the lid.

4. Cook on medium-high heat until the waffles are browned and release from the waffle iron, 10 to 15 minutes. Serve warm.

Leftover Stuffing Waffles Nutritions

• Calories: 223.7 calories

• Carbohydrate: 22.1 g

• Cholesterol: 54.4 mg

• Fat: 13 g

• Fiber: 3 g

• Protein: 4.6 g

• SaturatedFat: 4 g

• ServingSize:

• Sodium: 574.3 mg

• Sugar: 0.1 g

• TransFat:

• UnsaturatedFat:

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Pomegranate and Guava Smoothie

A yummy guava smoothie made from tropical fruits and maple yogurt.

Pomegranate And Guava Smoothie Ingredients

• 1 large pomegranate, seeded

• 1 cup maple-flavored yogurt

• cup guava juice

• 2 cups frozen tropical fruit medley

How to Make Pomegranate And Guava Smoothie

1. Place pomegranate seeds into the bowl of an electric blender. Add yogurt and blend for a few seconds. Add the guava juice; blend for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the frozen fruit a little bit at a time and process until fully blended.

Pomegranate And Guava Smoothie Nutritions

• Calories: 231.9 calories

• Carbohydrate: 50.9 g

• Cholesterol: 4.9 mg

• Fat: 1.8 g

• Fiber: 2.7 g

• Protein: 6.6 g

• SaturatedFat: 0.9 g

• ServingSize:

• Sodium: 63.9 mg

• Sugar: 27.4 g

• TransFat:

• UnsaturatedFat:

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