Exploring Ethy Woods

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Ethy House near Lerryn

Well May has been filled so far with pageantry and picnics but the weather has been rather hit and miss! The bank holiday just gone was a bit of a wash out, not to be discouraged, I took my mum to Ethy House in Lerryn to explore just the most beautiful bluebell woods. 

Ethy House near Lerryn

Beautiful Cornish gardens near Lerryn

Rarely open to the public, Ethy House is on the road between Lostwithiel and Lerryn and has views (on a non-mizzely day) to the rolling hills and valley below.

Bluebell Woods

My favourite tree

My mum and I donned boots and cagoules and popped Bren the border terrier on his lead and set off. The house is Georgian and has an Italian feel with a romantic balcony and lovely vistas. 

Bluebell Woods in Lerryn

We wound our way through a little maze and entered Ethy Woods. What a sight! Bluebells as far as the eye could see. The scent hang in the air accompanied by bird song. 

Cornish Gardens

Rhododendron trees displayed their vivid colour, magnolias too, such stillness and delight everywhere you looked. We quietly explored disappearing into the mist, other people there but it was like we were in our own world. 

Misty day adventures

Warming tea and cake on the terrace at Ethy House

After our lovely wonder, and really quite sodden, we huddled under the shelter of a stone room in the courtyard to enjoy tea and cake. Quite a charming way to spend a bank holiday. After drying off at home it was time for Scrabble wrapped in fluffy blankets, grateful that we made the most of a truly soggy day.

The bluebells this year have been remarkable, delicately placed next to seas of the foragers favourite, wild garlic. Other great bluebells woods include Luxulyan Valley, Enys Gardens near Penryn and National Trust properties Trewithen Estate and Lanhydrock. Do let me know if you have a favourite. 

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