Today I'd like to continue our Golden Anniversary visit to Great Britain. Though this trip took place almost three years ago, I want to share it with you and remember the amazing places we visited. I'm so glad I keep a journal when we travel. How else would I remember all these special moments along the way? As usual I am posting these visits in the order in which we traveled. So from my journal I wrote:
Fog filled every low spot as we drove down to Cornwall to visit several National Trust properties.
The first property we wanted to visit was Trelissick in Feock, Cornwall. This enormous property was owned by the Copelands, the family that bought Spode China.
Before entering the holiday home I wanted to explore the lovely gardens full of huge rhododendrons, azaleas, and beautiful trees and flowers.
The Hydrangea Walk offers lovely garden views of the garden and the water that this property overlooks. Come with me as we go through the gate to the garden.
This darling lab puppy was waiting to enter as well.
Inside the walled garden our senses are delighted with the fragrances and the sights of lovely October florals.
The garden is full of interesting plant specimens that have been added to the garden over the years.
Palms can be seen in quite a few of the gardens we visited. Cornwall's moderate climate supports many different plants that grow happily.
Trelissick sits on a peninsula that overlooks the Fal Estuary.
It has stunning views from the garden as well as the home.
We learned that Henry VIII had chains strung across the opening of the estuary to keep the Spanish Armada from invading!
As much as I'd like to linger in the garden, let's go visit the inside of Trelissick.
The Copeland family gallery is a feature to enjoy inside as we view their extensive home and china.
If you love china, this is the place for you! So many different patterns and all gorgeous.
Many of the flowers that are painted on the Spode China were grown at Trelissick.
The lounge has interesting porcelain pieces from the family. Note the reflection of the estuary in the framed piece above the mantel.
There were so many treasures in this home it was hard not to take photos of them all.
The current home changed many hands over the centuries. It was originally built in 1755. The main building was designed by architect Edmund Davey and built for John Lawrence. The Copelands lived in Staffordshire where Mr. Copeland was managing director of the WT Copeland and Sons, Ltd. china company that produced Spode. This holiday home eventually became the families main residence until 1955 when Mrs. Ida Copeland gave 376 acres of gardens to the National Trust but not the home. It wasn't until 2013 that the home was given to the National Trust.
I fell in love with the kitchen and would feel right at home there!
A handsome solarium full of lovely palms and pines lived happily in their sunny home.
The stables serve as an entrance to more gardens and the car park on the property.
Trelissick was a delightful visit for us. We won't soon forget the lovely mansion and the beautiful views from the windows! Thank you for coming along with us as we remember our 50th wedding anniversary.
I sure enjoyed your memories. What a beautiful property that is with wonderful views. I'm glad you kept your travel journal, too. I know I forget so much and it's always good to read back and refresh those memories.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ellen. Hopefully my memories will be more solid now after writing about them.
DeleteIt's nice you can relive this very special trip you took through not only your photos but your journal. This looked like a wonderful place to visit (though one of many I'm sure.) I'm very partial to spode china!
ReplyDeleteDotsie, our trip was a full one. When we travel we try to see as much as we can. The Spode connection here made it even more interesting to me.
DeleteThat kitchen does look very efficient and attractive. The estate seems beautifully situated. Amazing that those chains were used to block the Spanish Armada. I'd love to see that exquisite Spode china.
ReplyDeleteVee, the china at Trelissick was swoon worthy to say the least. Of course the Copelands would have the best collection.
DeleteIt's comforting, I'm sure, to have all these memories to draw on during such unprecedented times in our world. I love that kitchen unit, and it's so sensible that the enclosed space reaches the ceiling doing away with that tricky to clean, grease trap, dust collecting, spider walkway in modern kitchens. Love the rich, buttery coloured paint job it's been given too.
ReplyDelete~~~waving~~~Deb in Wales xoxo
Deb, I so wish my kitchen cabinets went to the ceiling. It has been hard for me to write lately about anything, but I'm trying to keep positive--some days are better than others in that department. We have been so blessed with great travels, it's a shame not to reflect on them. xoxo ♥
DeleteThis is stunning. I love the concept of a sensory garden. And the house, oh my! Love those lemony cupboards. So much beauty -- I can see why you enjoyed this spot tremendously!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jeanie. As you know full well, the gardens in Great Britain are so lovely. The National Trust does an amazing job of keeping up these properties that would surely suffer without their attention. With the pandemic, I'm sure it has affected them greatly.
DeleteIt is a real treat to travel along with you on your very special anniversary trip to England. I have so enjoyed it, thank you Martha Ellen :) I also have to thank you for my recipe post today, and hope that you don't mind I used your delicious Blackberry Roll. I made it and it was a big hit with both of us :)))
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad to have you join us on our travels, Denise. I am honored that you would feature my Blackberry Roll recipe. And I'm so glad you both enjoyed it! I'm right back at my Mama's table when I think of it.
DeleteGorgeous views! Lovely kitchen! How I love china, though I have no Spode! Love that you are sharing the memories of your trip with us!
ReplyDeleteNellie, that kitchen was so beautiful. I loved the checkered floor as well as the cabinetry. Hopefully I'll soon share another spot we enjoyed. It's good to remember good times these days!
DeleteMartha, I'm so glad you were able to go there and share it with us. I especially love the kitchen and the china, of course!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jean, it was a trip we loved and were so happy to take it.
DeleteThose Pink flowers are gorgeous. What a wonderful trip you had, Martha Ellen. It looks like an overcast day, but still lovely. I enjoy seeing all the rooms in these old homes and the pretty tea cups and porcelain items they collected. The kitchen is quaint, and I've always liked the black and white checkered floors. That black lab puppy is so cute. I heard they are the best dogs. You have so many treasured memories from your 50th anniversary, and you can always look back on your delightful photos.
ReplyDelete~Sheri
Thank you, Sheri for your sweet comments. You are so right we have so many lovely memories to cherish. Recording them here is a big help in reliving them.
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ReplyDeleteEllen in Ohio
It looks like the weather was perfect for your visit, not overly hot. What an amazing place. I love antiques so much that it would be a dream for me to have room for all of my pieces. Thanks for sharing the garden and home with us. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)
ReplyDeleteTeresa, we were quite lucky with our weather on this trip. Since it was October, the temperatures were quite wonderful. I felt like I was living in Camelot! Sometimes a little rain in the mornings gave way to lovely afternoons.
DeleteI'm with you . . . I'd certainly be able to make myself at home in that cheerful kitchen!! And oh my . . . all the china! Trelissick looks like a wonderful place to visit!
ReplyDeleteCheryl, I just knew you would like the kitchen at Trelissick!
DeleteI enjoy so much the walks in the gardens. The china with the beautiful flowers painted in the middle, so pretty. Solarium with the palms is where I would always be found.
ReplyDeleteWonderful tour
Betsy we could have walked miles in the lovely gardens at Trelissick. The plants were still lovely on this Autumn day. That Solarium was quite grand with its leaded windows. Thanks for visiting with me.
DeleteMy goodness you certainly got a beautiful tour that day! That’s neat about the Spode dishes. The gardens look so inviting. I wanted to see more of the kitchen!
ReplyDeleteLiz, the kitchen was quite lovely and one that I'm sure we both would enjoy working in. Thank you for visiting today.
DeleteSuch rich and interesting photos. A special anniversary trip indeed. Love the house and then the china. Always a pleasure to travel through your experience.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Linda for traveling with me today. It's always a pleasure to have you join me!
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Thank you so much for sharing these special photographs and memories of your anniversary visit. So many lovely items and interesting things to see.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan