"Beautiful 566-hectare estate located in an exceptional setting and enjoying stunning views across the Surrey Hills. The house was remodelled in 1906–9 by the Hon. Mrs Ronald Greville, a well-known Edwardian hostess, and was the venue for the honeymoon of the future King George VI and Queen Elizabeth."
So, in our continued attempt to get the most out of our membership, we organised a group trip to Polesden Lacey. We were lucky, we got a lift from my dear friend Mark in his bling VW Golf. After stopping in on his sister and her new, tiny (young) but huge baby, we set on our merry way to this grand Surrey estate.
It was March when we visited so we were presented with a glorious abundance of spring blossom, but the flower beds were a little lacking in, well, anything! We toured the spectacular grounds extensively, wandering through the slowly budding walled rose garden, the orchard with a 'learn a lesson from this' broken pot and the early season kitchen gardens, ending up around the front of the house in time for ice-cream.
After a much anticipated Mr. Whippy we explored inside the house, providing us with both a sun break and an obligatory cultural experience! There were grand hallways, an activity balcony and rooms and rooms full of paintings, sculptures, and interesting old portrait photos. They even had someone tinkling on the piano!
I also enjoyed a very cautious pot on the billiard table - closely monitored by a helpful and friendly volunteer! It's worth the trip, it really is.
So, in our continued attempt to get the most out of our membership, we organised a group trip to Polesden Lacey. We were lucky, we got a lift from my dear friend Mark in his bling VW Golf. After stopping in on his sister and her new, tiny (young) but huge baby, we set on our merry way to this grand Surrey estate.It was March when we visited so we were presented with a glorious abundance of spring blossom, but the flower beds were a little lacking in, well, anything! We toured the spectacular grounds extensively, wandering through the slowly budding walled rose garden, the orchard with a 'learn a lesson from this' broken pot and the early season kitchen gardens, ending up around the front of the house in time for ice-cream.
After a much anticipated Mr. Whippy we explored inside the house, providing us with both a sun break and an obligatory cultural experience! There were grand hallways, an activity balcony and rooms and rooms full of paintings, sculptures, and interesting old portrait photos. They even had someone tinkling on the piano!
I also enjoyed a very cautious pot on the billiard table - closely monitored by a helpful and friendly volunteer! It's worth the trip, it really is.
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