After a wonderful nights sleep on Saturday and a lay in on Sunday morning (hardly ever happens!) we set off for Berrington Hall. Berrington Hall is a country house located near Leominster. The house was originally built in the 1780's for Thomas Harley. During the 20th century it was the seat of the Cawley family. First port of call was the tea room for a nice hot coffee, and then we wet off to explore the Hall. Its quite stunning when you step inside, yet retains the feel of a family home. The volunteers were very welcoming, and we were in time for a talk at 11.15am about the family for who this beautiful house was built. Its an interesting story from the shrewd man who amassed the fortune to build the property to the man who lost his fortune to wine, women and gambling!
After the house we had a walk around the walled garden and explored the dairy, second hand book shop and pretty much anywhere that wasn't too muddy. Following all the recent snow, the parklands and walk down to the river were way too muddy and we will have to return in better weather to explore these areas.
Before leaving we decided to have tea and scones, unfortunately the tea shop was packed, not a seat remaining. However, it was actually warm enough to sit outside and enjoy our tea! Almost unbelievable after the freezing temperatures and snow of the previous week end. That is British weather for you!
It was a lovely visit and I am sure Berrington is somewhere we will return too!
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