The House
Cottesbrooke Hall dates back to 1702, although the identity of the original architect remains a mystery. There was further substantial development during the 18th century, including the addition by Robert Mitchell, of the East and West Bows in the Adam manner and interior features such as notable wrought iron work and extremely unusual Rococo papier maché wall decoration.

The contents of Cottesbrooke Hall include much excellent 18th century English as well as French furniture. Fine English, continental and Chinese porcelain is displayed, particularly in the Dining Room, Drawing Room, Library and China Corridor. However, the chief distinction of the house is the superb collection of Sporting Pictures evident throughout and known as the Woolavington Collection.

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"About thirty years ago Miss Maria Ward, of Huntingdon, with only seven thousand pounds, had the good luck to captivate Sir Thomas Bertram, of Mansfield Park, in the county of Northampton, and to be thereby raised to the rank of a baronet's lady, with all the comforts and consequences of an handsome house and large income."