点评:This house feels very different to a National trust or English Heritage property, probably because as well as being of historical significance it's actually lived in throughout and filled with the character and interests of its owner. He has gathered together so many things of interest and has an eclectic taste. The house is full to the brim with fascinating objects and also manages to feel warmly homely and well loved. If you visited regularly you would probably notice something different on each occasion. There were a lot of volunteers who were obviously very dedicated and keen to share their knowledge and enthusiasm. Even the toilets (which are outdoors) were old fashioned and strewn with fresh lavendar.
The gardens were a big surprise as I thought they would be smallish but there was a lot more to them than you would guess. There are interlinking sections of garden (and chairs and tables for people who want to take their treats from the cafe to eat and drink outside) and they have been marvellously well cared for and designed with flair and a sense of adventure. There are fruit trees, fountains, upper and lower levels, fish, statues, beautiful flowers (in August anyway) and a green house.
翻译:这栋房子与国民托管组织或英国遗产的房产截然不同,或许是因为它不仅具有历史意义,而且实际上曾经有人居住,并且充满了主人的性格和兴趣。他收集了许多有趣的东西,品味不拘一格。房子里摆满了迷人的物品,也营造出温馨的氛围,深受人们的喜爱。如果你经常来参观,你可能会注意到每次都有不同的变化。这里有很多志愿者,他们显然非常敬业,渴望分享他们的知识和热情。就连室外的厕所也是老式的,上面撒满了新鲜的薰衣草。
花园让我大吃一惊,因为我以为它们会比较小,但实际上比你想象的要大得多。花园有相互连通的区域(还有桌椅,方便人们从咖啡馆带零食到户外享用),而且这些花园都得到了精心的照料,设计巧妙,充满冒险精神。这里有果树、喷泉、上下层、鱼、雕像、美丽的花朵(无论如何在八月)和一座温室。