Some people can spend their whole life chasing a dream and never reach it. Never quite understanding what it takes to catch one. Others, aim for the stars and through whatever means, ensure their goal becomes reality.
Today we visit Egestov Slot and its gardens. Someone must have had a dream. That became a vision. Then a reality. At first sight it certainly lives up to its title of being Europe’s best preserved Renaissance water castle.
The estate is any gardener’s paradise. A magnificent dreamscape. A ground level sculpture of colours and fragrances delight at every turn.
Inside, the castle is equally impressive. Showing all of the usual trappings of royalty wealth. Allowing each visitor to gawp and dream. If only . . .
The star of the show however is Titania’s Palace. Inspiration for this incredible artwork came from Sir Neville Wilkinson’s three-year old daughter, Guendolen. Told her dad she’d seen a fairy. From then on, his dream was to create a palace, fit for Titania, the Fairy Queen.
. . . then move on to the on-site museums. An ancient array of bicycles, motorbikes, cars, à la Beaulieu’s Montague, plus a Camping Outdoor Museum housing a multitude of interesting tents, caravans, trailer-tents – comparing new versus old. This being our favourite . . .
This Nabs Strand Camping, has what must be, one of the top five service facilities we’ve ever experienced.
