Great House...

A view of the house at Charlecote Park, from the herbaceous border. The property is National Trust now although the Lucey family still live there.It is the first Elizabethan Great House to be built in the Stratford area and was visited many times by Elizabeth the first,after she had been with her paramour,the Earl of Leicester,down the road at Kenilworth Castle...

[Patricia Lane Evans]

Imagine calling this "home"...? Amazing! Thanks, Lesley, for providing the historical information, too!

[Jennifer Jones]

It looks well worth a visit. Great grounds too.

[Lisa Pouncy]

You really get about don't you Lesley. I love visiting places like this and especially love the gardens :o) xx

[Judith Johnson]

A lovely shot - full of interest.

[Lesley Barber]

@parkerriverkid @jmj @psychographer @busylady Thank God for the National Trust who are helping these places stay viable. Would'nt want the heating bill...

[Barbara Bowman]

This photo makes you want to walk around the other side to see whats there.

[Natacha Murphy]

what beautiful gardens! great shot :)

[Lesley Barber]

@lornavale @natachamurphy And you would'nt be disappointed if you did,Barbara. The park is beautiful,understated English heaven!