Hidden in a secluded valley near the town of Totnes, Devon lies the ruins of romantic Berry Pomeray Castle (pictured above). There is a real Sherwood Forest feel about the place. It is quiet, just the chirping of birds, and the sound of a babbling brook.The castle was built in the late 15th century for the Pomeroy family. It was converted into a stately home, and was once one of the best houses in Devon. By 1700 the castle had slipped into disrepair, and was eventually abandoned.
Through a gate house the crumbling outer walls is a courtyard, and the remains of what must have been a great home, but now it’s just a shell of its former self.
This is model of the castle in its heyday of around 1610.
Descending down a path into the valley we entered a little Eden. It was like going back in time to what England must have been before the trees were cleared for farming.
Berry Pomeroy Castle is near the village of Totnes where we enjoyed a Devonshire Tea at the Royal Seven’s Stars Hotel. Well, if you are in Devon you have to have Devonshire Tea.
Tomorrow we are driving to the famous spa town of Bath, where we will be staying two nights.
