点评:First time we have visited. It is an easy drive up the M5 from Dawlish, follow the A361 towards Tiverton. Then follow the Brown signs for the property.
The grounds are huge, with a nice drive towards the reception area. There is plenty of parking behind the reception centre. Fees applicable for parking. From the car park it is a steepish track towards Reception.
Our first stop was the cafe. Very impressed, friendly service. Prices are typical for a NT property. £4.10 for a large latte. Lovely seating area, with solid table and chairs. Presume it was a stable before. Our lattes were excellent, made by Erin?
Next, a quick visit to the toilets. Which were modern and very clean.
The confusing part is the actual entrance. It is through the shop. You can easily miss it and just enter the gardens without paying, I am sure people do unintentionally . Friendly staff checked our annual NT passes. Off we set.
First, the lovely Kitchen Garden, a Walled Garden set up. Lots of things going on, an army of volunteers attending to the garden. Unfortunately most of the flowers were going over, but still well worth the visit.
Then a short walk to the main house, which we didn't go into at first. Instead we strolled around the immense gardens and woods. Lovely ponds, statues, benches, and topiary to take in.
The house is a run of the norm ex stately home. The guide in the dining room was excellent. He obviously loves his job, full of obscure facts.
Then a cuppa of tea in the Conservatory Cafe. Limited choice, but a great setting.
Finished off in the Gift Shop. We'll stocked, and friendly staff in attendance.
Definitely going back.
Limited WiFi reception on the property.
翻译:这是我们第一次来这里。从道利什出发,沿M5公路轻松行驶,然后沿A361公路前往蒂弗顿。然后沿着棕色的路标前往庄园。
庄园占地面积很大,开车前往接待处也很方便。接待中心后面有很多停车位。停车需要付费。从停车场到接待处有一条略陡的路。
我们的第一站是咖啡馆。印象非常深刻,服务友好。价格是NT庄园的典型价格。一杯大杯拿铁4.10英镑。休息区很漂亮,配有结实的桌椅。我猜它以前是马厩吧。我们的拿铁很棒,是Erin做的?
接下来,我们快速去了趟洗手间。洗手间很现代,也很干净。
令人困惑的是入口。它穿过商店。你很容易错过它,然后不付钱就直接进入花园,我相信很多人会不小心这样做。友好的工作人员检查了我们的NT年票。我们出发了。
首先,我们去了美丽的厨房花园,一个有围墙的花园。有很多事情要做,一大群志愿者在照料花园。可惜的是,大多数花都谢了,但仍然值得一游。
然后步行一小段路到主屋,一开始我们没进去,而是在巨大的花园和树林里漫步。美丽的池塘、雕像、长椅和修剪整齐的树木都值得欣赏。
这栋房子是典型的前庄园式住宅。餐厅的导游很棒。他显然热爱自己的工作,讲解了很多鲜为人知的知识。
然后在温室咖啡馆喝了一杯茶。选择不多,但环境很棒。
最后去了礼品店。礼品店里商品齐全,工作人员也很友好。
一定会再来的。
酒店内的WiFi信号有限。