It was such an interesting house which had a wonderful feeling of peace and comfort. My photos don't really do it justice, it really was a beautiful place.
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| Beautiful gateway with Tudor towers |
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| What a stunning house |
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| This porch at the main entrance was built for Queen Elizabth I's visit |
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| Clock tower |
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| The stain glass panel windows show the development of the family coat of arms. |
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| I loved this table - such skill to create this stunning design |
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| It was perfectly symmetrical |
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| Dinner is served - such grandeur |
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| Not everyone's favourite piece and it was quite large but I was very taken with the carvings depicting many farming scenes |
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| I have always wanted to play the harp, this was a beautiful instrument quite unique with two sets of pedals |
There are volunteer guides in every room in the house, all with snippets of information. The one I loved the most on this visit was in the bedchamber where the bed was so big there was a double step stool for climbing up. The top step of the stool was liftable to reveal a chamber pot. The saying 'put your foot in it' could have originated from someone forgetting to put the lid down and stepping into something most unpleasant !
As well as the house we explored the kitchen, scullery, stable block and grounds. All these rooms gave a insight into life days gone by, especially the kitchen where dressed in period costumes ladies were baking herb cakes from an old recipe.
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| Good to see they had their priorities right |
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| Butter pats |
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| I'm so glad washing is not like this anymore |
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| Such well laid gardens - very striking |
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| It must have been very bumpy and cold too in the wind |
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| Even more exposed in this carriage |
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| Will caught poaching |
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| The River Avon and Charlecote Park |
1 comment:
It looks a nice place to visit, not somewhere I have been to.
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