With 65 rooms, 23 baths, 18 bedrooms, five of which are guest rooms, and 23 fireplaces, the Manor House is regarded as one of the greatest examples of Tudor Revival architecture in America. It was built by M.L. "Lee" Whittlesey between 1905 and 1907 for his wife, Lucy Barton Whittlesey. The Manor House is located on 70 acres near Barrington, Illinois. It features a main house with multiple floors, seven fireplaces, 12-foot ceilings, hand-carved woodwork, stained glass windows, and more. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens is a museum that features an extensive collection of furniture, paintings, and decorative arts that reflect the wealth and culture of the family who lived there. The gardens are also well preserved with trees dating back to before the turn of the 20th century. There are several different tour options at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens. The most popular is the candlelight tour which includes a storybook experience, past life exploration, and a journey into the future. The tour takes about an hour and 15 minutes to complete. Guests can choose to stay at the Manor House after the tour has ended or leave immediately.