The ballroom
The ballroom was created in 1845 by the 7th Duke of Blockshire. You can see as many details as possible in this room which would impressed the guests. When it is not used for dancing it serves for various purposes. The first part is used as a reception, if one of the Duchesses committee meetings is taking place at the castle for instance. The middle part is then used for seating. The seating can be easily replaced for a large table. The third part is where you can find the gilded desk. Created in 1759 by star furniture maker James Brickson. Now used by the duchess for her correspondence.
The Arabian library
Traveling during the 18th century was only for the rich. Especially traveling to the Middle East. It was very posh to have rooms inspired by your travels because they told you could travel, see all these amazing things and bring them back. As many brought souvenirs, the dukes brought inspiration and build many rooms like this library. Build after a tent, the richness in colors and gold reflect the amazing culture and give a warm feeling in a cold castle.
The yellow reception
The yellow reception room on the first floor is reached via the Neptune staircase and a smaller stairs from there. It’s the first room of the private apartments of the Cavenbrick family. Here the family receives guests and go to the green drawing room and the Arabian library.
The green drawing room
The drawing room is in private use for the family. Here they entertain guests and spend cosy evening. From the window, seen on the left here, you can see the drive way towards the castle. Through the window on the other side of the room, you see the courtyard. The room was created at the beginning of the 19th century and reflects the wealth of the family with a part of the vast art collection that is in the castle.
The music room
The music room is located right from the main tower, seen from the courtyard. It’s main feature is the gold ceiling with a Venetian glass chandelier. Imported from Venice, bought by the 7th duke on his travels. The four white columns, wood painted in marble, accentuate the height of room. Now it is used as a sitting room mostly but sometimes small concerts are still held here. .
The trophy room
The trophy room, a small room directly connected to the west grand staircase, holds a collection of throphies from historic hunts. The family nowadays only hunts on their grounds but back in time, one duke also hunted in Africa. Now frounded upon, the family still keeps the collection for exhibits and research.