Snowshill Manor House
Set right in the heart of the Cotswolds, Snowshill Manor is a fascinating retreat, that, as ever with these places, is pretty hard to find, even without the map. I visited the place yesterday. It's about 50 miles from where I live.
I've wanted to go for ages, having heard about the ghost in the greeen dress in Ann's Room, or the duel that two men had in the most uppermost room. One died, of course, and still haunts the place today.
Scare rating 3.5 out of 5 :-
I'm undecided about this one.The house certain has 'something,' - I wasn't scared there but it just has a feeling of claustrophobia about it. But that is the case for many of these old houses. But there was plenty here which with to help my writing. Sometimes you simply have to get away from typing and get out in the big world.
This is from the National Trust website:-
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Snowshill Manor is a Cotswold manor house packed with extraordinary treasures collected over a life time by Charles Wade
Inside these rooms you can discover this eclectic collection that he restored and displayed. We have maintained the atmospheric settings he created with low lighting and few labels. From tiny toys to Samurai armour, musical instruments to fine clocks, thousands of objects are laid out for you to see just as Mr Wade intended.
The garden is the perfect place to unwind and explore hidden vistas, quiet corners and unexpected delights including Charles Wade’s uncomplicated home, the Priest’s House.
“Let nothing perish” was his motto, and his life was dedicated to doing just that. From the everyday to the extraordinary, you can discover his passion for craftsmanship, colour and design."
Beautiful views of the Cotswolds surround you.
These quotes are dotted all round the place, from the house's most recent owner, Charles Paget Wade.
Look at the strange trees!
More wisdom from Mr Wade
Sheep enjoying themselves. I wish it would stay that way for them!
When writing a book, you need details. Even something as subtle as brickwork, and how you describe, can make it feel so real to the reader. The reader then becomes more involved, so that merely reading the book becomes replaced by a much more enriched experience.
Another view of the Manor.
There were apples, plums and tomatoes for sale. The honesty box for those who would pay (we did!)
Stunning views of the Shires. I think we are very lucky in England to have such views available to us.
One the many curiousities kept by Mr Wade, who was collecting since he was seven years old.On the first floor there is a rather stunning but scary collection of life size Samurai warriors which lay in the dimly lit Green Room. Charles Wade acquired them once the Second World War had ended.
The site was full when we arrived. So many people visit these places!
Says it all.
I love the detail of this wooden door which adorned the priest's house.
You can enjoy more pictures down below, or find out more about Snowshill Manor here:-
