Baddesley Clinton

My favourite details from Baddesley Clinton. Apparently this place is magical at Christmas, when the fire is constantly lit and visitors are invited to stay and relax in the glow of a Christmas tree. The National Trust often has a very precious approach towards the furniture in its houses (with good reason), but at Baddesley Clinton, the atmosphere is a lot more relaxed; you can walk on the carpet or sit on the sofa and nobody bats an eyelid. Plus it has a moat. And a history of murder. What more could you want?

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  1. Really stunning photos! I always feel so nervous photographing historic places like this as the attendants are a little overzealous…the last historic place I visited I had an attendant looking over my shoulder ever single time I took a photo =O

  2. Oh I love it! What a beautiful house. I love visiting National Trust properties, especially in the summer for their beautiful gardens.

  3. This is really close to me and that is exactly what i like about it – never tire of visiting any time of year :-) Lovely photos of it too – it looks really quiet!

    Rachel

  4. It looks as beautiful as I thought it would be. That’s really nice that they are a bit more relaxed, no Thistle’s on the chairs then I guess. :-) You must go back at Christmas and take some cozy pictures. xx

  5. Fabulous interior shots, I must add to my list of places to visit.. If you are ever in the Oxford area visiting historic buildings and gardens do give me a shout! :)

  6. These photos are delish! I am wondering how you captured the front of the house in that way. Did you also hire a helicopter for the day and took it from that!?

  7. Thank you for these little bits of life – I am actually writing a (completely fictional) story, and Baddesly Clinton is the inspiration for my setting. Little touches, such as a quilt or a closeup of a tapestry bring the place closer…

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