Cotehele has beautiful grounds, with broad vistas of the river Tamar – which forms the border between Devon and Cornwall, off in the distance.

The house is built from grey granite, lovely in sunshine but perhaps a little foreboding on a grey winter day.

But there are always fresh sights opening up.


They have a large variety of daffodils, some very old with wonderful fragrance.


Plenty more spring flowers.

And I don’t know how many favourite flowers a girl is allowed, but these are some of mine.

I only had time to see a small part of the beautiful gardens at Cotehele, so I must go back later in the year. Perhaps then I’ll take a woodland walk to the river bank.
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