Lullingstone Roman Villa

"Secluded, detached villa in 200 acres with river frontage. The property has been extended and now affords spacious family accommodation as well as domestic staff quarters. Warm air under-floor central heating throughout. Through dining room with decorative tiled floor. Suite of bathrooms with hot and cold plumbing and sunken baths. Excellent decorative order with many unique design features. Farm buildings. Viewing highly recommended." So might a fourth century Romano-British estate agent, with one eye on his commission, have written up this villa. Nearly two thousand years later the current owners, English Heritage, had the decorators in to redo ...  Read the complete review

Today is the start of Easter Holiday in the UK. Although the weather forecast said it would have rain during the day, I still decided to go out. I chose Lullingstone Roman Villa, which could provide all-weather-opportunity to trace Roman domestic life over three centuries in Britain. The word 'Villa' usually refers to a farm. Lullingstone Roman villa is a special one because it had a luxurious bath facilities. It was begun in about AD 100, and developed to suit the tastes and beliefs of successive wealthy owners. In 1949-1961, it was excavated. Here I saw ancient Roman's life, including their work, their food, their lifestyles, especially their ...  Read the complete review