Blenheim Palace has beaten Buckingham Palace to be named the country’s best historical home.
It scooped a top award and received a runner-up position at the Group Travel Awards.
The stately home was voted The Best Historical House and/or Garden for Groups in the 2014 Group Travel Awards.
In claiming the title it beat off Longleat House, Buckingham Palace and Chatsworth House.
It was also awarded runner-up in the Best Group Dining Experience category.
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