The estate also has a small team of caretakers and gardeners. They’re the real stars here. One gardener, named Colin, has been tending the rose bushes for over twenty years.
Think about that: while you’re stressing about your lawn, Colin is trimming the same roses a queen once sniffed. He says the King always asks about the honeybees when he visits.
There’s also a housekeeper named Morag, who makes sure the fireplaces are ready and the silver is polished. She’s been there since the 1990s—she even remembers the Queen Mother’s favorite biscuit brand.
The Peculiar Case of the Ghost Stories
Of course, no castle is complete without a spooky tale. Locals say a ghost called the Green Lady wanders the corridors. Some visitors claim they’ve felt a cold breeze in the library.
Is it real? Who knows. But when you stay in one of those cottages, you can’t help but glance out the window at night. It adds a bit of je ne sais quoi to your morning porridge.
