There were carpets of daffodils all over the place at Shotover House, on the eastern outskirts of Oxford.
Facing west from the house is a broad tree lined walk or drive down to a circular pond . From thence a walk up to a William Kent designed octagonal temple and then down a tight Lime [Tilia] edged walk to the house.
At the eastern side is a long canal ,the end of which sports a gothic revival folly ! These follies are all very well but by the time you get to it it's about time to enhance the opulence of the situation with a snifter, perhaps a glass of Champagne..but where's the bally fridge , glasses or liquor.?.Not a sign of it ! Surely these garden owners are missing a trick !
The tea and cakes at the house were good, especially since I didnt bother to walk to the end of the canal ..just half way !
Sadly this place doesnt seem to be open too often..check out more details at
http://www.gardenvisit.com/garden/shotover_house_garden
Another place that has lots of Daffs in a huge drift is Waddesdon, near Aylesbury..
Facing west from the house is a broad tree lined walk or drive down to a circular pond . From thence a walk up to a William Kent designed octagonal temple and then down a tight Lime [Tilia] edged walk to the house.
At the eastern side is a long canal ,the end of which sports a gothic revival folly ! These follies are all very well but by the time you get to it it's about time to enhance the opulence of the situation with a snifter, perhaps a glass of Champagne..but where's the bally fridge , glasses or liquor.?.Not a sign of it ! Surely these garden owners are missing a trick !
Sadly this place doesnt seem to be open too often..check out more details at
http://www.gardenvisit.com/garden/shotover_house_garden
Another place that has lots of Daffs in a huge drift is Waddesdon, near Aylesbury..
2 comments:
Adam, This is one for me to put on my Wish List! Like the new blog. All best, Charlotte
Loved your point about snifters in the folly - sumthing all garden owners opening to the public should consider!
Best
Robert
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