Tatler unveils its guide to the UK's most eligible bachelors

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Tatler has unveiled a guide to the UK's most eligible marquesses
In total, there are 46 in Britain - some of whom are heirs to dukedoms
The society bible's favourite is George Spencer-Churchill, 22
He is heir to Blenheim Palace and the Dukedom of Marlborough
Told MailOnline that he isn't the best judge of lordly looks
Marquesses of Worcester and Bowmont & Cessford also feature

Published: 08:55 EST, 1 May 2015 | Updated: 11:57 EST, 1 May 2015

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Like Debrett's, it's a quintessentially British institution and a handy guide to all things high society and aristocratic.

Now Tatler has come to the aid of those hoping to wed their way to a sizeable pile by publishing a guide to the UK's most eligible marquesses.

A marquess, for those who haven't had the pleasure of meeting one, is ranked one step below a duke but above earls, viscounts and barons.

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Eligible: Tatler has unveiled a list of the UK's hottest marquesses, among them the Marquess of Blandford (c)

Some are heir apparent to dukedoms, although, rather bafflingly, some earls are too, but 34 of the 46 are hereditary marquesses, which means they will never step up to duke.

Regardless of whether or not they have a ducal future, nearly all come with impressive country piles - most impressive of which is the 187-room Blenheim Palace.

Heir to it all is 22-year-old George Spencer-Churchill, who became Marquess of Blandford in October last year, following his grandfather's death.

Set to one day become the Duke of Marborough, the old Harrovian boasts 'devilishly good looks' according to Tatler and is building a reputation for being a seriously clever polo player.

Although he has a degree in urbanisation from the University of London, for now, he is concentrating on sport and is set to play in several tournaments this summer.

Sportsman: Lord Blandford, pictured with Camilla Thorp, is a successful polo player

Heir: He is in line to inherit Blenheim Palace when he becomes Duke of Marlborough

Top of the list is Chestertons Polo in the Park next month, which will see him take to the field as part of the MINT London team.

Despite his sporting success and not inconsiderable pile, the 22-year-old is refreshingly down-to-earth and told MailOnline that he is far from being the man to beat and is 'still trying to improve my game'.

Asked to comment on taking the top spot on Tatler's list, a laughing Lord Blandford said: I haven't seen it! I'm probably not the best judge of that anyway.'

Next on the list is Henry Somerset, the 62-year-old Marquess of Worcester who glories in the nickname of Bunter.

Heir to the Dukedom of Beaufort and the spectacular Badminton House in Gloucestershire, Bunter is newly single after splitting with his wife, the actress-turned-environmentalist, Tracy Louise Ward.

Take a look at the beautiful grounds of Blenheim Palace

Toff totty: The Marquess of Somerset, known to friends as Bunter, is in a band called The Listening Device

Striking: His ancestral home, Badminton House in Gloucestershire, hosts the annual Badminton Horse Trials

Unlike many of the other aristocrats to feature on the list, Bunter, who counts Prince Charles among his friends, is not a sportsman.

Despite Badminton House hosting the annual Badminton Horse Trials, his interests lie in another direction - music - and he remains part of a band named The Listening Device.

Like Bunter, another marquess freshly returned to the marriage market (sort of) is the Marquess of Bowmont & Cessford, who split from his wife Charlotte Aitken in 2012 after just one year of marriage.

Heir to the Dukedom of Roxburghe, Charles Innes-Ker, 34, will one day inherit the 26-bedroom Floors Castle which is surrounded by 50,000 acres in the Scottish Borders.

Heart of gold: Lord Bowmont runs an upmarket chauffeur service that employs injured ex-servicemen

Impressive: Floors Castle in the Scottish Borders has 26 bedrooms, 50,000 acres and a Picasso

Although wealthy enough not to have to work, Lord Bowmont runs a business called Capstar Chauffeurs which offers 'a premium experience' to its well-heeled clients.

Most of the cars in its fleet are Jaguar XJs, although 4x4s can be arranged, and it also offers helicopter charter services.

Best of all, the company actively recruits former British servicemen, many of whom injured in combat, to drive or fly its vehicles.

Other marquesses to feature in Tatler's round-up include Fred Hervey, Marquess of Bristol who uniquely among the men to appear, doesn't have a castle.

The final eligible bachelor on the list is Charles Manners, Marquess of Granby, who is yet to find a wife to join him at Belvoir Castle - quite possibly because he's still just 15 years old and still at school.

Out of luck: Fred Hervey, Marquess of Bristol, is without a castle after his was sold off by his brother

Stunning: Ickworth House was bought by the National Trust - but he hopes, says Tatler, to get it back

HE MIGHT NOT BE A MARQUESS BUT HE'S STILL AN ELIGIBLE BACHELOR: MEET LORD MOSTYN - ONE OF THE UK'S WEALTHIEST UNDER 30S

Although Tatler's latest list focuses on marquesses, the magazine is no stranger to including humble Hons, earls and lords in its lists of toff totty.

Leading the field in the June issue, marquesses not withstanding, is 30-year-old Gregory Mostyn, 7th Baron Mostyn who, with a fortune worth £49m, is one of the UK's youngest multimillionaires.

Having inherited the 6,000 acre Mostyn Estate and the stately Mostyn Hall in 2011 when his father unexpectedly died, Lord Mostyn spends most of his time in London where he is studying for a masters in property development at the Cass Business School.

The 30-year-old, who features in an article called 'The Happy Valley Set' about Welsh aristocrats, also speaks fluent Japanese and is a committed Arsenal fan.