Basildon House

Another bright Summers day, And we set off for Pangbourne, with a short river walk upto Basildon House.

The train from Slough directly to Pangbourne. so it was a easy ride.

 The House down by the river were old, with some looking great like this one, some were not.

Due to camera issues, a lot of photo's are missing.

But the walk along the river to Basildon House was a beautiful one.

 We walked up the side street to see there was short cut as well. 

Appears there wasn't

 Once at Basildon House, it grandeur and beauty were well worth the walk.

 This 1800 centenary House has been well restored, 

It had been a family family right up to the 1950, when the family left.

 But outside the sun was shining and inviting.

 The view over the Thames valley was picturesque as well.

 The garden Flowers were out in Bloom as well.

 The court yard was too much for someone with Hayfever.

 Inside we learnt the lady of the house traveled and lot, especially to the Eygpt and India

Her sun room was hand-painted with a large mural.

The Dinning Room for formal dinners could seat 18

 The ceilings all were hand painted and molded

 We even had one of the trust volunteers playing the grand piano.

He was obviously enjoying play on such a grand instrument 

 This was the living room,  

you could easily imagine relaxing after a meal in this room with company.

 Afterwards we enjoyed and Ploughmans lunch

 And a bowl of Stilton and Cauliflower soup. Both were great.

 After Lunch we found some deck chairs that the trust supplied 

and relaxed on the lawn in the sun. OK slept and lost a couple of hours in the sun.

Jennifer got a bit Sun brunt from it but the view

 Was one not to be rushed.

 We left about 3:00 out the gatehouse and headed back down the river to Pangbourne

We arrived at the station with 2 minutes to wait for the next train, 

great timing and great day out.