Houghton Lodge is a Grade II* listed fishing lodge on the River Test in Hampshire, England which was built c.1800, possibly by John Nash for the Pitt-Rivers family.
English Heritage's suggested architect Nash, better known for his classical terraces and picturesque Gothic, is less well known as a great exponent of the cottage ornée style. The largest of such "cottages" was designed for George IV in Windsor Great Park. However, it was at the newly developing seaside resorts that the style was most popular.
Read more about Houghton Lodge: The House, The Grounds, Gallery
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