COLD DARK ROOM

[JoesMum]

I'm in Derby, this is Elvaston Castle, about 5 minutes in the car from me

Another repurposed stately home. Castle is a bit of a loose term sometimes

 

[johnandjade]

de tared and washed.. my work lasted the winter!

the bonnet really is the money shot! no to play with my toys

 

[JSWallace]

Another repurposed stately home. Castle is a bit of a loose term sometimes

Exactly! It was never anything like a castle! It is owned by the council and it's a thorn in their side really, the house needs millions spending on it to restore it and the council have nowhere near that amount of money. They have been trying for years to get investors to turn it into a hotel, health spa etc. It has lovely grounds though so is a nice place to walk the dog..

 

[JoesMum]

Exactly! It was never anything like a castle! It is owned by the council and it's a thorn in their side really, the house needs millions spending on it to restore it and the council have nowhere near that amount of money. They have been trying for years to get investors to turn it into a hotel, health spa etc. It has lovely grounds though so is a nice place to walk the dog..

There are a few that have suffered like that over the years. They're really not suitable for council offices. The hotel/golf course option does at least mean they're looked after. The councils can't afford the specialist upkeep bills.

 

[JSWallace]

Nellys door in and out!

 

[JoesMum]

Nellys door in and out!

That looks fab. Well done Jane

 

[JSWallace]

There are a few that have suffered like that over the years. They're really not suitable for council offices. The hotel/golf course option does at least mean they're looked after. The councils can't afford the specialist upkeep bills.

Yes it's a shame really , they used it for weddings in the past but has got a bit dilapidated for that now

 

[Laura1412]

Nellys door in and out!

Lovely Jane nelly will love it

 

[johnandjade]

Nellys door in and out!

good job

 

[johnandjade]

job 2 done, job 3 is off as i'm beat!

like glass

 

[JSWallace]

job 2 done, job 3 is off as i'm beat! View attachment 203798

like glass

Wow, that's pretty impressive. Definitely deserves a Bud..

 

[JSWallace]

Lovely Jane nelly will love it

Yep she seems to, she had been going in and out all afternoon, and so has the cat!

 

[johnandjade]

Wow, that's pretty impressive. Definitely deserves a Bud..

already on it

 

[johnandjade]

johns valet bay..


spot the beer

 

[johnandjade]

ed helped me to figure out how to run pressure washer

 

[johnandjade]

fidos enjoying a rare bit of natural light

 

[Laura1412]

Yep she seems to, she had been going in and out all afternoon, and so has the cat!

Bless

 

[johnandjade]

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[johnandjade]

 

[Lyn W]

Beautiful spring morning. Forgot we had to go and see the in laws. We did get a walk in the grounds of Luton Hoo - a stately home turned hotel and golf course - on the way though
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And a Red Kite circled the car - so close - much closer than this picture looks
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What a lovely place!
We have lots of red kites here in Wales.
I once pointed one out to a pupil after we had climbed a mountain in the Brecon Beacon; his response was to ask who was holding its string!
Bless him