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Blackmore Manor - up for some regal treatment?Yesterday was very busy. We visited a crafter's guild in Bovey Tracey and were able to purchase some of their creations. Just like anywhere else the skill and natural talents of the artists result in extraordinary creations.
Lunch was served to us at Blackmore Manor, a working dairy farm; they milk 200 cows in a parlor, 12 at a time. Blackmore is also a B&B and for 50 quid per person you can spend the night in the manor that still is for the most part completely original. Modern bathroom facilities have been added. You will receive breakfast in the great room which will be prepared with local food.
In the evening we had dinner at Cardiff castle, dining on distinctive Welsh dishes and entertained by the beautiful sounds of a harp, a mc/host with quick wit and Welsh vocalists. I would recommend this to anyone if given the chance.
The drive was through an agricultural area, cattle & sheep grazing on the slopes, vivid green & yellow fields resulting in a patchwork of color. I'm sure the picture won't do it justice.
It was a late night and early morning resulting in the delay of my
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The keep at Cardiff castle entry for yesterday, until later......
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