Post by Dave on Jul 22, 2009 21:22:52 GMT
Looking at the weather forecast last night, Cornwall looked like it was going to be very wet, so we decided to go the other way. Aussie mate, warming to the National Trust may be a sign of getting old, but both Carol and I love the places and houses etc we get to see.
We believe we got to see the whole house and what a place it is, sadly you are never allowed to take inside shots, a real pity, still just being there and seeing it was really special. Unlike Saltram house, we were able to learn about who lived there and the history of the house. I have included a small piece about the history. I did find one small inside picture shot on the internet and have added it at the end.
The pictures are of the house and just a few garden shots, a few close-up shots again, I was really pleased with my BEE shots.
When pioneer lace-maker John Heathcoat was chased out of Loughborough by the Luddites in 1816, his relocation to Tiverton led eventually to one of the finest surviving Gothic Revival houses being built in the lush landscape of mid Devon. In 1869 his grandson employed the architect and decorator William Burges – a passionate Gothic enthusiast – to build Knightshayes Court. He was an eccentric but inspired choice, responsible for a truly remarkable house and some extraordinary 'medieval' romantic interiors. The vast garden was the Heathcoat Amory family's great passion. They packed it with rare trees and shrubs, creating the celebrated 'Garden in the Wood'. Other features include a waterlily pond, amusing topiary and plenty of seasonal colour.
The stables from way from the house and where the shop and cafe are located
The Kitchen Gardens
Can I ever get away from MERSE
Walk to house
Rear of house
Side of house
Front of house
The view south of house
Another shot of house
Looking back at house
Just two shots from our garden walk
The pond
Walking back to house
Two close-up flower shots
The Bees
Inside shot from the web
We believe we got to see the whole house and what a place it is, sadly you are never allowed to take inside shots, a real pity, still just being there and seeing it was really special. Unlike Saltram house, we were able to learn about who lived there and the history of the house. I have included a small piece about the history. I did find one small inside picture shot on the internet and have added it at the end.
The pictures are of the house and just a few garden shots, a few close-up shots again, I was really pleased with my BEE shots.
When pioneer lace-maker John Heathcoat was chased out of Loughborough by the Luddites in 1816, his relocation to Tiverton led eventually to one of the finest surviving Gothic Revival houses being built in the lush landscape of mid Devon. In 1869 his grandson employed the architect and decorator William Burges – a passionate Gothic enthusiast – to build Knightshayes Court. He was an eccentric but inspired choice, responsible for a truly remarkable house and some extraordinary 'medieval' romantic interiors. The vast garden was the Heathcoat Amory family's great passion. They packed it with rare trees and shrubs, creating the celebrated 'Garden in the Wood'. Other features include a waterlily pond, amusing topiary and plenty of seasonal colour.
The stables from way from the house and where the shop and cafe are located
The Kitchen Gardens
Can I ever get away from MERSE
Walk to house
Rear of house
Side of house
Front of house
The view south of house
Another shot of house
Looking back at house
Just two shots from our garden walk
The pond
Walking back to house
Two close-up flower shots
The Bees
Inside shot from the web
Any fool can see that's Michael Foot!