(not my picture)
Lanhydrock gardens are so beautiful! Plus we went on a warm and sunny day, so that helped. There's a lot of intense, structured garden areas, but also walkways leading you through and around less manicured flora. However, despite the garden's size, we felt like if you've seen one patch, you've seen them all. Not a complaint though, they were enjoyable anyway. The pictures I took don't really give the best visual, so I'm adding a couple offline.
Really cool spot overlooking the house.
And a few more steps and the trees clear for this view... beautiful, yeah?
We may have gotten off the beaten path. Not unusual.
(Not my picture) So freaking gorgeous!
(Not my picture) There were many gates like this all over.
Ah, now on to Restormel Castle, or what's left of it anyhow. Really cool place to see. Not at all like Lanhydrock.
Restormel Castle, constructed in the middle of a large deer park, was probably originally built around 1100 after the Norman conquest of England, making it one of the oldest and best preserved Norman motte and bailey castles in Cornwall. Or so they say. I haven't done my own research, mind you. It was a cool place regardless and the only place like it I've seen at this point, so it's special to me. We were feeling a little "Game of Thronesish" while walking through. :) What's more, the views from this place are incredible!
The entrance. Mark's standing in the absolute perfect spot!
Walking through what's left of the chapel. Those protruding stone pillar thingamajiggers are where windows used to be, but were bricked up the one and only time it was attacked.
Still standing around the chapel.
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At the top looking out!
On the ground floor we found a "hidden" area. Not really sure what was going on with this spot so many years ago. Seems shady.
Inside the shady hallway looking out.
That's all for Restormel! Van pics to come!
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