The house was built by Sir William Compton during the reign of Henry VIII., with the exception of some additions, including the great parlour panelled with oak, which dates from the days of Queen Elizabeth. To touch on half the glories of this perfect Tudor house would occupy many pages of this book--its beautiful chapel with its curious carvings with the seven deadly sins represented as knights in armour, the great hall in which Henry VIII. was welcomed by Sir William Compton, the drawing-room with its fine plaster ceiling--all are so full of beauty and interest that they can merely be referred to here. The situation of the house in a richly timbered hollow adds infinitely to its charm. The gardens, too, are of the beautiful type that one learns to expect in conjunction with so lovely a dwelling, while flowering creepers on the towers and on the gabled walls complete an ideal picture of all that is loveliest in an old English mansion. Permission to see Compton Wynyates can only be obtained by a written application. [Illustration: _Valentine & Sons, Ltd._ COMPTON WYNYATES. The seat of the Marquess of Northampton, is one of the most beautiful mediaeval homes in England.] KENILWORTH CASTLE =How to get there.=--Train from Euston. L. and N.W. Railway. =Nearest Station.=--Kenilworth. =Distance from London.=--99 miles. =Average Time.=--Varies between 2-1/2 to 4 hours. 1st 2nd 3rd =Fares.=--Single 15s. 3d. 10s. 2d. 8s. 1-1/2d. Return 28s. 3d. 17s. 10d. 16s. 3d. =Accommodation Obtainable.=--"Abbey Hotel," "King's Arms," "Castle Hotel," etc. =Alternative Route.=--None.