I followed last Saturday at Coleton Fishacre by spending Sunday at Knightshayes, but as I was there for a craft fair, I only had time to wander in the kitchen garden. Still, there was lots to see for October and it didn’t rain until I went back inside (after having a conversation with the geese).
Heading for the walled garden
One of the little turret corners
Mixed borders
They had beans for sale but I’m not a fan of runners!
Handsome rhubarb forcing pots
They make a rose wine with these and the green grapes they grow
Herbs, vines and hedges
Looking back towards the grounds
The stable blocks . . .
. . . that now house the main shop, restaurant, and second hand book room. Twice a year the Mid Devon Craft Guild have a fair in the room on the left for two weeks, thats where my friend and I spent the day.
Knightshayes Court is a Victorian Country house owned by the National Trust. The house is beautifully decorated, I don’t know if I will be able to take photos, but I’ll go back in spring to see it again as well as the main garden which has more than 1200 plant species.
After many years of visiting National Trust properties I have finally become a member so for the next year I’ll be featuring the places I enjoy.
related posts
https://lucidgypsy.wordpress.com/2013/04/12/bucklands-newest-old-treasure/
https://lucidgypsy.wordpress.com/2013/09/04/a-killerton-evening/
https://lucidgypsy.wordpress.com/2013/03/30/an-easter-day-out-saltram-house-devon/
https://lucidgypsy.wordpress.com/2013/09/04/a-killerton-evening/
https://lucidgypsy.wordpress.com/2013/04/21/bucklands-small-treasures/
https://lucidgypsy.wordpress.com/2012/11/09/agathas-greenway/
I love English gardens.
Where abouts is this beautiful garden found? Where would I stay if (when) I come to see it myself?
Are you planning a trip to England? Knightshayes is in Devon and I could give you loads of ideas!
Sadly, not in the near future but I have so many fond memories (my Grandmother lived near Newcastle) that I’m making a ‘must see’ list for when I do get back there. Thanks for adding to that list =D
Such a beautiful garden, Gilly. love the charming turret corner. 🙂
As always…beautiful, so lush and green. Living in the desert this looks alien to me yet so very inviting.
Sad that we have so many wonderful places on our doorsteps and so many people never see them! You forgot to mention the amazing cream teas to be had at Knightshayes ;D x
Absolute enchantment. I’ve always loved garden…;-) Thanks for the tour, Gilly.
I can say me too to ad’s comment … absolutely charming, and I think walled gardens are very romantic … and of course useful in cold climates!
Quaint quaint quaint….my kinda of place.
Love the roofs.
Beautiful! Love the wheelbarrow near the turret corner.
Knightshayes is indeed a lovely place. I haven’t been for ages but I’d love to go back again.
A perfect place!