A Trip to Lanhydrock
A weekend trip to Cornwall wouldn’t be complete without a Nathan and Rachel trip to a National Trust property and this weekend was no different!
We decided to visit Lanhydrock in Bodmin again – we previously visited in the summer which you can read about here if you’re interested! We parked up and walked down to the house. It was quite busy and there were plenty of people out walking and making trips to the house.
As we walked through houses entrance gate we noticed the gardens had been decorated with different coloured baubles – they looked so much like flowers from a distance and we thought they were super clever and festive.
A Victorian Christmas
Lanhydrock house had been decorated all ready for Victorian Christmas and it really took you back in time. The various rooms and displays were all set up as if it was Christmas Day in 1887 and Lord and Lady Robarte were hosting Christmas lunch. Written displays dotted around the house told you who would be attending the grand Christmas dinner and what they would be eating.
There were plenty of decorations to admire and the dining room display was beautifully set with menus reflecting food that would have been offered within the Victorian era.
Subsequently within the kitchens there were lots of food displays to look at and some children were enjoying giving making mince pies ago and watching a bread making demonstration.
We were quite short on time (a bit like last time we visited!) and so didn’t have a chance to go for a longer walk around the gardens or visit the chapel but we left knowing we would return again soon for sure and felt a lot more festive for visiting!
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Wow, thanks for sharing this, something I would love to do myself.
So good! I’m glad I went!
I love all the photos, you made me feel as though I were right there with you.
Looks like you had a great time there! This looks amazing and very warming. Loving all of your pics too. Thanks for sharing x
We had a great time thanks! Cheers for your comment 🙂
Beautiful! Love the those gardens and the Christmas table is gorgeous!
The gardens were so simple yet effective and I agree about the table!
This looks absolutely charming! I love the bauble flowers and the firewood reindeer!! Places like this are so magical when they’re decorate for Christmas!
They are such awesome decorations aren’t they! Loved it!
What a beautiful place. TY for sharing it
You’re welcome, thanks for reading 🙂
These photos make me feel like I’m in a Jane Austin novel. What a beautiful trip and really enjoyed all of your insight on Cornwall, will definitely have to visit next time I’m in the U.K.
Totally agree with you Bee! The place certainly has a feel of a period drama you would watch on a Sunday evening! Cornwall is a brilliant place to visit 🙂
This place is amazingly beautiful. The decorations and ambience of the dining room is something that I loved the most. Thanks for sharing .. 😊
I think the dining room was my favourite too! Looked so posh!
This looks absolutely beautiful! I love all of the festive decorations.
Me too, it was so colourful yet traditional too!
Never heard of a National Trust proporty before but If I had a chance bo be around, I would love to go there and visit! I love all the Victorian Christmas decorations, it all looks so festive. Just perfect. The gardens look lovely, too!
Ah there’s loads across the UK and I am a member so visit their properties all the time – full of nature and history!
This place looks absolutely stunning at Christmas time and definitely looks like a wonderful place to visit even not at the holidays. I would definitely love to check this beautiful place out. Thank you for sharing, your pictures are stunning!
Thank you so much Ariel, it’s a fab place to visit all year I think but extra special at Christmas!
Beautiful decorations and tempting displays. I feel like having that cake right now.
The cake looks amazing doesn’t it! Such lovely decorations.
The photos… and the place, in general, look absolutely beautiful! The food on the table pictures looks absolutely delicious!
Lovely Christmas decorations. Really a place to visit and enjoy the festivities. Stunning pictures too.
Such lovely decorations, I agree Victoria! Thank you 🙂
Wow Lanhydrock looks beautiful! I’ve never been to Cornwall but it’s on my list of UK destinations to visit.
It’s so lovely, as is all of Cornwall, defo come visit if you can!
Looks like a fun trip back in time! Thanks for sharing your adventure!
Lots t learn and a step back into history! Thanks for your comment 🙂
I haven’t heard of this place. I have never been to Cornwall. I hope to visit this place soon.
I need to go to more world heritage sites, and this one looks stunning especially how festive it looks x
Cornwall is my most favourite place imn the whole of the UK. I can’t even believe its in the UK sometimes – it looks as though its a piece hacked off from Greece! I can’t believe I missed out on visiting a castle on my trip! You couldn’t get me off the beach!!!
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Me too! I so loved living there and hope to return one day; I’m lucky I’ve only moved an hour away so can pop back regularly! I so agree with you, the sea can be such a gorgeous colour sometimes! Come back soon 🙂
What a lovely Christmas experience. It is beautifully decorated and unique. Thanks for sharing all the lovely pictures.
Oh my goodness I’m so jealous!!! This looks absolutely amazing!!! I’m over in the States but I’m planning a 3 month trip to Cornwall with my son in about a year!
No way! I have tonnes of blog posts detailing things to do in Cornwall and also a Cornwall bucket list so do check them out for some ideas!
What a brilliant place to visit. I am really jealous of your pictures. I always wanted to visit that place someday.
Easy to visit if you’r ever in Cornwall! I would recommend!
Wow. What a beautiful place. I would definitely enjoy exploring there. Looks like you had a really nice holiday. Hapoy new year to you!
Thanks, happy new year to you too Stephanie. Such a great place to visit.
What a beautiful place and a real piece of living history! No wonder you felt festive after visiting here. I love how authentic everything is.
Absolutely, the perfect mix of history, tradition, festivities and fun!
I love visiting National Trust Properties! This looks like a fantastic place to visit and will put it on our list!
Me too – some are so special aren’t they. Defo put it on your list and check out all the other local NT properties I’ve blogged about!
What an amazing place! I love all the frames on the tree and the reindeer outside!
Me too! Loved the tree with all the pictures on – helped imagine who would have lived there all those years ago!
What a beautiful place to spend Christmas! I love the decorations as well as the antique feel of the house. Looks like you had an amazing time!
I wish I had spent longer than just a few hours! Such a lovely mix like you say 🙂
The Christmas food-in making are so adorable! I will love to learn how to make mince pies one day~ I love the decoration of the place!
What an awesome place. love all the decoration.
Awesome is a good word for it!
Such a lovely ways to celebrate christmas here.. Merry christmas and happy new year
Totally, thank you, happy 2018 🙂