Stourhead is another of the very greatest houses and gardens, going well back into the 18th century and fashioned by generations of knowledgeable designers and gardeners. The grounds have it all, incredible perspectives and views, a major water feature--the lake--numerous follies, caves, grottoes, and thousands of mature trees of every specimen that could be had. As in 2016, we hit it just right for the rhododendrons and such and were treated to unforgettable color. The day was dampened only by a few passing showers, and we even enjoyed the Sunday carvery while there. There is much fuller treatment of Stourhead in my previous posts, especially from 2016,
but I'll add a few more pix anyway. It's a glorious place.
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| Handkerchief tree leaf |
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| Capturing a British family tree-hug |
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| Classical and other quotes here and there |
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| Tallest monkey puzzle ever so far |
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| Cottontail |
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| Interesting growth |
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| In one of the several grottoes |
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| We could easily settle down into a cottage such as this... |
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| Roast beast, beef and pork |
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Oh yes, there was a triathlon going on that day, so we were
occasionally passed by skimpily-clad, sweaty, but very fit bodies |
1 comment:
Just lovely...your roast beast looks yummy, too!
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