The forecast was for rain.... and rain it did!
Knightshayes is a victorian house designed by William Burges who is perhaps best known for his churches. It does look a candidate for a brooding gothic house in a horror movie. I did see my first House Martin of the year!!
There is a nice kitchen garden
The main garden is not as formal as normal and i quite like it. More so though when I'm not a drowned rat :)
On my last visit there was no photos in the house. Alas the upstairs is shut due to roof leaks.
I had lunch and thought well what now? I contemplated just going to my b&b but drove to Killerton a house built in 1778. If I'm honest its more to my taste.
Getting wet here is a family tradition. We once got caught in a shower here. Mum and I under one tree laughing hysterically at my father under another looking so miserable in the rain. He hated getting his hair wet !
I didn't really explore the gardens and headed to the tea room for coffee.....
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Sorry about the rain and getting soaked - hope weather is better today. But the houses and first garden look wonderful.
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