The photographs of "fairies" that fooled much of the world (including the creator of Sherlock Homes) were taken at this English stream.

This home of a taxidermy hoarder is among the grandest and most singular of historic English estates.

This ancient oak plays host to carvings of magical elves, gnomes, witches, and other creatures prominent in local folklore.

These skilfully executed, poignant works of art dot a verdant Scottish dell.

The location of this historic castle was inspired by a donkey.

The fantastic charm of England's oldest botanical garden has made it a place of writerly inspiration for centuries.

This surreal art house looks like a geometric version of a small chapel.

Created by one of England's most prolific labyrinth designers, inspired by Bath city history.

The bombed out remains of the old church were kept intact next to the new one, as a reminder of the futility of war.

One fisherman has used his love of pebbles and shore to create a crazy garden of rocky art.

Legends say that this small island was the final resting place of the Welsh saint of lovers.

One of the figures in this Celtic sculpture continues to puzzle archaeologists.

These mysterious mazes carved on the rock may be up to 4,000 years old.

A majestic mansion designed in Mughalai style, complete with a turquoise onion dome.

This lovely ancestral home inspired the author D.H. Lawrence, and features a tunnel made out of a living willow.

A striking 500-year-old mansion provides an unexpectedly sublime home for live deer and a menagerie of exotic stuffed animals.

A historic house devoted to the teachings of a 1700's prophetess and her mysterious box of revelations.

Inspired by a dream, a hermit carved out a home in this sandstone bank to live a life of contemplation and prayer.

The healing properties of this well attracted royals and commoners throughout the Middle Ages.

Luxurious hotel designed to stir the imagination of its many visitors.

This eclectic sanctuary is a hodgepodge of various architectural styles, all crammed into one building.

Described by William Wordsworth as a "World of Wonder."

Beasts and branches swirl in sandstone carvings, interrupted by one strange creature.

Eighteenth-century home, where Herschel discovered the planet Uranus.