country house

• Grande maison, souvent historique, située à la campagne, généralement entourée de jardins ou de parcs, ayant historiquement appartenu à des familles riches ou à la noblesse.

A large, often historic house in the countryside, typically surrounded by gardens or parkland, and historically owned by wealthy families or the gentry.

1. Large rural residenceB1formalbritish

   A large house, often historic, located in the countryside, typically owned by wealthy families.

   maison de campagne

   • They spent the weekend at their country house in the Cotswolds.
   • The old country house has been converted into a hotel.
   • Many country houses in England are open to the public.