We woke up around eight this morning, had a delicious breakfast, and set off. Our first stop was planned at Greenway, Agatha Christie’s country house, but unfortunately, we were too early. It didn’t open until 10:30. However, we did manage to squeeze in a beautiful walk in the woods. Then we continued on to Saltram, another National Trust house that proved worthwhile. It’s a house and garden belonging to the Parker family, whose last two heirs, brothers, remained unmarried. Because the last surviving sibling would have to pay an incredible amount in inheritance tax, they negotiated with the tax authorities and the National Trust to transfer it from the moment of the latter’s death. The house and rooms are completely in their original state, and if the original residents were to return, they would barely notice the difference. Another beautiful house, and the gardens are also magnificent. Next, we plan to drive on to Marazion, where Saint Michael Mount stands. An English version of Mont St. Michel. But due to road closures caused by accidents and a malfunctioning charging station, forcing us to divert to the next one, we’re short on time and decide to drive back north, visiting the last house on our list for today, Lanhydrock House and Garden. This too is a true gem. The Victorian kitchen is truly striking, as is the 17th-century Gallery, a 35-meter-long space. We book a hotel on the spot, which turns out to be a mile away and, in addition to being a hotel, also houses a golf club. We settle down with a book and a drink on the terrace of Hole 19 and have a delicious dinner there.
The temperature is around 21 degrees Celsius, but it was cloudy.
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