It was set to be a wonderfully sunny day last Thursday so we decided to take a picnic to Belton House a National Trust property.
Belton is about a fifty minute drive from us, such a pretty drive through the Lincolnshire countryside. All along the road sides & in fields were bright red poppies in full bloom & so many pretty farms & cottages along the way.
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This is part of the courtyard at Belton House where the old stables were.
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Sitting down for our picnic on the green at the back of the house next to the Orangery & Italian garden's.
The girls were excited as this was the first outing for their ladybird chairs in a bag.
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We had a guest for our picnic & such a gentle well behaved & mild mannered lady too.
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No pecking, she just waited nicely.
I was a little worried when I saw her walking our way but she made our lunch so special.
The Orangery is in the background.
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Saying good bye.
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This is beautiful little garden near the church in the grounds.
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This area with the roses and Sweet Pea's was my favourite garden.
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Inside the Orangery.
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Walking to the beautiful Italian garden, there were more ducks enjoying the cool water at the fountain.
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The path leading to the gardens from the back of the house.
This is a very formal part of the gardens.
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Daisy, Kitty & Mary on the back steps.
With it being a Thursday the grounds & house were quite quiet.
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This is the front of the house.
They play cricket on the front lawn sometimes & there are deer running around but today they were under the trees in the distance.
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On our way towards the lake.
There was some wonderful old tree's to enjoy.
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Mary blowing bubbles.
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An abundance of Buttercups.
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The beautiful lake with geese, the lake of shining water came in to my mind on such a sunny day.
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Back to the courtyard area of the house.
We just had time for a quick look around the house before travelling home to our animals.
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One of the many beautiful bedrooms.
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A gentle sitting room with such pretty fabric on the sofa & chairs.
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The dining room with hunting picture's hung all over the wall's.
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The study, the had old time music playing in here.
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I hope you all enjoy seeing our visit to Belton House, we had such a special day & a well needed break.
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At the gift shop I bought this lovely book with some birthday money, it was on special offer.
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Thank you all for your kind caring comments on my last post.
Fondly Michelle
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