Sunday 22 April 2012

Knightshayes Court & Clovelly

Yesterday we met up with the family and visited Knightshayes Court, near Tiverton, courtesy of the National Trust.

It is a beautiful gothic mansion, set in the heart of the rolling mid Devon countryside.

After touring the house we went outside to explore the wonderful gardens.





David in the bluebell wood!

There were some amazing willow sculptures hidden amongst the lush foliage in the grounds.
This one was a dragon.

Here we have a friendly troll, lurking behind a tree!

This wonderful lifesize horse was my favourite!

Last weekend we went to Clovelly, a unique fishing village on the North Devon coast.
This is the view from the top of the hill.

The cobbled high street tumbles its way steeply down, past whitewashed cottages festooned with flowers, to the tiny working port below.

It is famous for its donkeys, which traditionally carry goods up the hill while sledges bring them down.

Finally a couple of pictures of Casper, who is getting into practise for playing with his newly born brother.


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