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The weather is foul so we decide to head to a National Trust property not too far away from Kennacott Court. We decide on Lawrence House, described as a 'beautiful Georgian town house' in Launceston. Launceston is a nightmare of a place to find your way around especially when the road the sat nav wants you to take is no longer available. When we finally find the house I have to say it is very disappointing. Built in 1753 and housing a dated museum over 3 floors, Lawrence House is leased to the town council. The best part was the lovely garden at the back.
Our next stop was Cotehele, a complete contrast to Lawrence House. A fabulous Tudor house situated in beautiful grounds on the River Tamar. The tapestries made the rooms very dark but the staff were very helpful in explaining the fascinating history of the place and the family who lived there. However, one lady did manage to upset Charlotte by confiscating her bottle of Coke like a naughty child. The rains stops just long enough for us to walk through the beautiful garden next to the house and enjoy the fabulous view of the Calstock viaduct.
Although the weather is unrelenting, we still drive down to the quay for the walk through the woods to the water mill. The rain is driving in horizontally across the river and we are thoroughly drenched, including Truffles (even though he sported his new raincoat). We decide enough is enough and head for home.
This evening we eat a fabulous meal in The Tree Inn in nearby Stratton.
Our next stop was Cotehele, a complete contrast to Lawrence House. A fabulous Tudor house situated in beautiful grounds on the River Tamar. The tapestries made the rooms very dark but the staff were very helpful in explaining the fascinating history of the place and the family who lived there. However, one lady did manage to upset Charlotte by confiscating her bottle of Coke like a naughty child. The rains stops just long enough for us to walk through the beautiful garden next to the house and enjoy the fabulous view of the Calstock viaduct.
Although the weather is unrelenting, we still drive down to the quay for the walk through the woods to the water mill. The rain is driving in horizontally across the river and we are thoroughly drenched, including Truffles (even though he sported his new raincoat). We decide enough is enough and head for home.
This evening we eat a fabulous meal in The Tree Inn in nearby Stratton.
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