In the movies you always see people get married, have a party and then immediately afterwards, board a plane and jet-set off to a blissful honeymoon. In reality, the practicalities don’t always work out that way. We got married on the Friday and were only due to leave for the Maldives on Sunday evening. So what does one do the day after they get married? Go on an English country picnic of course! Armed with spinach and feta pie, cold meats, fresh fruit and chocolate covered strawberries, we headed to the Kent countryside to visit “one of England’s most romantic country houses”, Scotney Castle. It was raining…obviously… but the grounds and the castle were so beautiful that a little bit of rain didn’t bother us at all. We were allowed to take pictures inside which in itself was unusual… much like the house (which is filled with hundreds of books, paintings, trinkets and sayings). The 770 acres of ground was the perfect picnic spot and contains a ruinous castle (complete with moat) as well as a creepy Victorian ice house and a Henry Moore sculpture.
It was the perfect way to spend the day after our wedding!
All images via Wishful Thinking
It looks beautiful! I love visiting old houses and castles.
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This place is too good to be true! That ceiling photo stopped my breath for a second. How wonderful that you were allowed to photograph inside!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing these with us. In my eyes this looks like the perfect honeymoon-picnic.
Looks like an absolutely lovely place to spend the days after your wedding. Must have felt like a fairytale :)
ReplyDeleteHow charming and romantic- as Alt Wife says, like a fairytale.
ReplyDeleteMeghan, this is so utterly romantic - like a movie set except in real life!
ReplyDeleteThis is grand! I lived in England for a very short time when I was 18 and I absolutely adored being able to visit places with such a rich history and see such wondrous craftsmanship. I am so excited to find your blog - we just have nothing comparable here in the states and especially on the west coast where I am!
ReplyDeleteWow wow wow! I absolute love the door with the hearts...stunning pictures of this castle Meghan and congratulations!
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That's amazing, what history! It looks like the perfect setting for a romance novel maybe with a bit of intrigue and suspense thrown in :)
ReplyDeleteLove the sound of your picnic. I'm looking forward to warmer weather here, so we can go on lots more. x
I went here a couple of years ago and loved it :-) Wasn't the ruin lovely? Hope you had a lovely wedding and honeymoon!
ReplyDeleteEmily @ Design and Nonsense
Oh the details of this amazing historic place are astounding!! Beautiful pics!
ReplyDeletewow. that is one intense fireplace.
ReplyDeleteWow! I love your photos and congratulations on getting married! I hope you have a great honeymoon too :-)
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How romantic! The pictures are beautiful! :-)
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful and romantic! Just the perfect place to spend the day after your wedding. :)
ReplyDeleteAda
Wow, this is incredible. The ruins! I have such a thing for old ruins. And the stonework, the windows, the fireplace! I'm in love.
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