A Castle continued

Now where were we...oh yes we had just left the yellow bedroom.

The flower display in the Seminar Room was stunning

 The room was a bedroom for Lady Baillie’s son Gawaine, but was turned into a meeting room in 1978.

 

Lady Baillie's Dressing Room and Bathroom 

Every bath in the castle has a bell next to it, to ring for a servant.  

Entry wasn't allowed into the bathroom but the strategically placed mirrors gave an idea of what it was like.

Lady Baille's Bedroom
follows the French regency style of the 18th century.
The Louis Vuitton trunk was just as fashionable then as it is today.
I liked this room, I could see myself happily flitting around or lounging in one of those lovely chairs! 

Catherine of Aragon Room

I also liked this room but wasn't so keen on the flower display. 
I love the idea of having a bedroom that's like a lounge with chairs and a sofa.

The dressing table, made by Franck and Co. of Paris in the 1930's is covered in shark skin!


The Yellow Drawing Room
The walls are covered in silk instead of wallpaper

The piano is over 150 years old and is sometimes played by volunteers

Thorpe Hall Drawing Room

The wooden panelling on the walls comes from Thorpe Hall in Cambridgeshire. They were sold to Lady Baillie in 1927. So the walls are 200 years older than the room, they had to alter the room to fit the panels.

I wonder which famous bottoms have graced this lovely embroidered velvet Queen Anne chair, Lady Baille's favourite; or these chairs on the right, whilst playing backgammon!

This spiral staircase was made in Paris in 1927 and re-assembled on site by French carpenters. The wood was wire-brushed to make it look old. The central pillar is made from a single tree-trunk and carved with a mythical salamader, a symbol of French royalty.
At the stop of the staircase is a laughing crusader with his dog.

The Inner Hall
The 16th century horseman is carved from oak and is the oldest horse statue in England. 
The knight holds a battle hammer.

The Outer Hall

Coming soon: A history of dog collars