An
"ornamental lake" refers to a man-made body of water in a garden or park that is designed for decorative purposes rather than practical use, such as swimming or boating.
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It is the seventeenth century and a wall is being raised around Wychwood, transforming the great house and its park into a private realm
of ornamental lakes, grandiose gardens, and majestic avenues designed by Mr. Norris, a visionary landscaper.
The extensive grounds
include ornamental lakes and gardens as well as the Lower Belvedere and Orangery - used for temporary art exhibitions.
Built inside 20 acres with quiet country surrounds, hosting a
large ornamental lake with resident wildlife.
Located within walking distance of The Blackman, the Royal Botanical Gardens are one of Melbourne's most popular tourist attractions and home to more than 50,000 plants spread across rolling hills and the
tranquil Ornamental Lake.
It's a two minute walk to the serenity of this immaculately groomed park, complete
with ornamental lakes, footbridges, amazing flower beds and a central rotunda.
We peeked into Room lA, a 6,000 - seat auditorium on the first floor before filing out of the tower's south entrance onto a lush grassy area the size of a football field, strewn with benches and tables, the ubiquitous fountains, waterfalls,
ornamental lakes, statuary and reflecting pools.
Today, the site is on the UNESCO World Heritage List and includes the remains of temples and a vast network of canals,
ornamental lakes, and dikes stretching over approximately 150 square miles.
The trip from my decayed but roomy apartment in Blasewitz took no more than twenty minutes, and in summer especially I would combine it with a trip to the Hygiene Museum or a picnic in the Volkspark, with
its ornamental lakes and decorous imperial woods.
Conceived around
an ornamental lake, Suites and Sweet Resort Angkor is inspired by a traditional Cambodian floating village of which you will find many examples of around the great Tonle Sap Lake.
The pleasure grounds and
ornamental lake and parkland provide peaceful walks.
The stunning clubhouse showcases views of the magnificent course, landscaped grounds and
ornamental lakes.
An ornamental lake is home to waterfowl and water lilies.
If you have time after you've explored the 250 acres of mature woodland and parkland, walled garden, stone fountain, greenhouse, pergola, herb and vegetable gardens, orchard,
ornamental lake and summerhouse, make sure you check out the stunning interior, packed full of original features.
The grounds also boast two
ornamental lakes, beautifully landscaped gardens, a stable yard and a sand school — all packaged up in 11 acres.