Also means
country seat
Usage Note
Herrenhaus refers to the main house of a landed estate (Gut), typically from the 16th–19th centuries. Many have been converted into hotels, museums, or cultural centres; they are common landmarks in rural Brandenburg and Mecklenburg.
Examples
"Das Herrenhaus wurde aufwendig renoviert und ist jetzt ein Hotel."
Natural Translation
The manor house was extensively renovated and is now a hotel.
Literal Translation
The manor-house was elaborately renovated and is now a hotel.
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