It's a stunning time of the year to visit Knightshayes, when the grass is lush and soft, and perfect for a picnic on.
Here's some top spots around the gardens and parkland where you can take in some fantastic vistas and then pop down the picnic blanket and spend some hours relaxing.
Relax on the stables lawn at KnightshayesNational Trust / Tony Cobley
After a walk around the parkland or Impey woods, you can set up your picnic on the Stables lawn, with views over fields or of the beautiful stable block building.
Nestled behind yew hedges, lies the pool garden. You can watch dragonflies dance across the surface of the water, as you enjoy a good book on the picnic.