But the £7.6m from the government will at least pay for the leaky roof to be fixed and stop the damp from completely ruining the splendid interiors.
Even the coffee room, one of its most splendid interiors, is built on a radiused curve, like a railway viaduct, as if you had not quite left a train carriage.
Like "Mad Men," "Downton" was a historical theme park of splendid interiors, exquisite domestic details and costumes to die for — with characters just modern enough to resonate.
Though the exterior of the church is splendid the interior is a bit dilapidated, yet for me this merely heightened its emotional appeal.
Hôtel Plaza Athénée, 25 avenue Montaigne, 75008 (01 53 67 65 00) Les Ambassadeurs Ducasse protegé Jean-Françoise Piege has earned two Michelin stars and this splendid, marbled interior is a perfect match for him.
These medium-cut beauties have a splendid crust, soft interior and assertive seasoning.
At the American Hotel, Leidsekade 97, 31-200) 556-3000, the hot chocolate was not as good, but the $2.25 price included a relaxed half-hour in a splendid Art Nouveau interior with a nice view of the Leidseplein, one of Amsterdam's busiest squares.
According to Lonely Planet, "The interior is splendid, with white walls, gold piping … and a marvellously painted apse".
Now, BMW's interiors are splendid for the most part, but of late we've come to think that Audi is simply outfitting the best cabins in the business shy of $120K Mercedes or $300K Bentleys, that is.
The interior decorator clearly had a splendid sense of humor.
