Knole House
I started to get bored of grand classical properties, so I wanted to see something a little magical. The intricate details of the Jacobean Knole house in Kent provided just that. Every room was a treat because the house was spectacularly furnished. I don’t know why I expected more of a husk of a property rather than a liveable home, but I was pleasantly surprised. I was happy that they didn’t try to flog us an awkward audio tour because as per usual, volunteers were staged in every room and they had their own opinions about the property. However, no pictures were allowed inside the house, even without flash, which was a little disappointing. I don't know why some historic houses do this without providing a reason, it's so annoying! I really would like to know if other people find this frustrating. As soon as we got in, mum instantly spotted that they were selling pot plants and insisted that we buy something, so before we even got into the house, ...