CURATING HERITAGE FOR THE MODERN AGE

Our Approach

Since its launch in 2023, The Country House Podcast has evolved from a specialised podcast into a premier destination for architectural history and the rural aesthetic.

We bridge the gap between heritage education and modern aspiration, celebrating provenance, craftsmanship, and the timeless appeal of ‘the country house’ - instilling a deep appreciation for culture in a fast-paced world.

Aspiration
ArchitecTURE
AESTHETICS

Country houses are far more than bricks and mortar; they are stories set in stone – of craftsmanship, architecture and history.

ABOUT US

  • Geoffrey Heath-Taylor

    FOUNDER & HOST

    A historian by training and a storyteller by trade, Geoff began his career as an architectural writer for Country Life. Today, he regularly contributes to national titles including The Times, The Telegraph, The Spectator‍ and ‍Tatler. Based in Oxford, Geoff occasionally lectures on the philosophy of beauty and is a guest commentator on the television and radio.

  • Rory Fraser

    CO-HOST

    An award-winning historian, author, and painter, Rory explores history through the lens of architecture. After studying at both Oxford and Cambridge, he published the acclaimed Follies, later adapted into a prize-winning documentary series. He now focuses on fine art commissions and is writing his next book for William Collins.

  • “I love listening to the podcast, and now feel that I’ve 'virtually' visited many of Britain’s best houses in the company of amusing and learned friends. I have come away with a newfound understanding of their architectural history and of the families that built them"

    The Duchess of Argyll, Inveraray, April ’25

  • “Your beautiful, sincere and down-to-earth content offered me crucial support during a challenging period in my life.”

    Mare, Norway, April ‘24

  • “Your empowering content, the lessons you impart, and the strength you display through your content are incredibly moving.”

    Robert, US, April ‘24

  • “I have listened to the podcast from day one, episode one and I love it. It is so influential to my love and interest of the country house”

    Olivia, UK, September ’24