The Chinese house, Stowe

The paintings on the house show up a bit better on large view.
I think this is based on a Chinese tea house. The outside is covered in quite elaborate painted panels and the National Trust wraps the whole thing up for the winter months in an effort to preserve them.
Every time I've been there, the building has had swarms of flies buzzing round it. Goodness knows what attracts them to it!
Other shots from Stowe :
http://365project.org/dulciknit/365/2012-04-11

[Brian Baptie]

What a wonderful building in a very beautiful setting!!

[Milanie]

What a lovely day you and your camera had! This is a super photo.

[Jen Hudson]

What a fascinating little house. Close up is a must to see those panels. Lovely shot.

[Dione Giorgio]

Gorgeous capture of a gorgeous building.

[Anita Hoyle]

Beautiful shot of a beautiful building. I haven't come across this place, but I shall certainly make an effort to go there this summer!

[carol white]

Lovely shot! A very nice little building!!

[Susan Bell]

Sweet little building, but the mind goes into overdrive imagining what might be inside to attract the flies!