Synopsis: A trip to Killerton (NT), decorated for Christmas, for Mum, Christine and me. A quick pasta bake lunch at Mum’s before driving out to Killerton. A lovely way to get into the festive spirit.
(selection of photos from Flickr photo set – use link above to view album)My sister-in-law Christine joined Mum and I for lunch at Mum’s before driving out on this rainy afternoon to Killerton (NT). A number of National Trust properties are decorated for Christmas and opened throughout December, Killerton being the nearest to where we live. The rain was falling heavily on arriving at the property but luckily a small electric vehicle was providing a shuttle service between the reception area and the house, and this conveniently dropped us dry and effortlessly at the door to the house.
Killerton (NT) at Christmas - glittering snow alights the banister
I’ll keep this post brief, as the photos speak louder than words. Considerable effort had been put into decorating the house, and this had been elegantly accomplished. Garlands surrounded the fireplaces and Christmas trees decorated with baubles, tinsel and lights were to be found in room corners. Particularly appealing was the snowy scene that festooned the hall. What a charming night time passage to bed, one that might warm the cockles of anyone’s heart, even Scrooge’s.
Killerton (NT) at Christmas - Ebenezer Scrooge's gravestone
I mention Scrooge, as the theme behind parts of the Christmas decoration was A Christmas Carol by Dickens. The ghost of Christmas Future is to be found lurking in one of the rooms, and in another, the looming grave of Christmas Past, should Scrooge not mend his way. There was even Scrooge’s bed to be found in one of the rooms.
All the stewards were most welcoming, helping to make this a quietly relaxing and gentle way to slip into the festive spirit. We concluded our little visit in the only way possible for civilised people, over tea and cake in the little café that is to be found in the stables.
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