Houghton-House

Houghton House: A History of Mystique and Intrigue Deep in the heart of Bedford lies the enigmatic Houghton House, a hunting lodge built in the early 17th century for Mary Herbert, Countess of Pembroke. The house stands tall, evoking a potent sense of the past with its unusual blend of Jacobean and classical design. The house retains two impressive early elements of classical architecture, its two loggias, attributed to Inigo Jones, an iconic English architect, and designer. Perhaps the most striking feature of the house is its mysterious past, which…