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Jacobean-style house with gardens and a working watermill

A passion for tradition and impressing guests inspired one man to transform a run-down country house and desolate landscape.

At the age of 30, the future Lord Fairhaven began to create his first home. Wanting to inspire and surprise visitors, he created a spectacular garden with planting for all seasons and a cosy house in which to entertain. Life revolved around horse racing and shooting, and guests enjoyed 1930s luxury.

Inside, fine furnishings, books, paintings, silver and rare clocks give a feeling of opulence.

Outside, 46 hectares (114 acres) offer vibrant colour, delicious scents and the simple pleasures of nature.

Snowdrop festival, 23 Jan - 26 Feb

A carpet of snowdrops with visitors walking in the background, at Anglesey Abbey in Cambridgeshire. © R Todd

Take a walk through the magical carpets of snowdrops

It's time for Anglesey Abbey's snowdrop festival. The gardens open from 10am and free snowdrop tours will run at 2pm every weekday.

The restaurant will also open early at 9.30am everyday. Enjoy a free tea cake with your hot drink until 10.30am.

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