SOLVED. Children's Fantasy, British series. Enchanted mansion where group of children regularly meet, during school holidays? Garden bushes & buildings are alive. Older books 1920's-1950's. Read in 1970's. [s]

[Anders]

In the 1970's I read some books in a series with a magic touch. At the time, I believe they were somewhat dated. I do not recall much, and the books were translated to Danish, but I am quite certain the series was British. I think only 3-5 books were published in Danish, but more could have been published in English.
The series relate to a group of children - perhaps 4, 2 times 2 cousins, possibly 2 girls and 2 boys, who regular meet at a mansion, I believe during school holidays.
The mansion is enchanted; I believe garden bushes and buildings are alive. I don't recall the series having a big drama, and I have a feeling that no adults were playing a role.
The feeling I recall from the books is similar to Enid Blyton's Famous five, but I recall the plots as less advanced.

[Kris]

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[Rainbowheart]

The Children of Green Knowe?

[Ellie]

Sounds rather like the Tales of Magic series by Edward Eager, the first one is Half Magic ?

[Kris]

Here are the Google Books previews of Rainbowheart and Ellie's suggestions:

The Children of Green Knowe by Lucy M. Boston:
- https://books.google.com/books?id=7YV... Preview contains first two books. There are different cover images.

Half Magic by Edward Eager:
- https://books.google.com/books?id=aef... There are different cover images.
- https://books.google.com/books?id=PsN...

[Anders]

Thanks to all for helping me to a trip down memory lane.

I think it is likely The Children og Green Knowe, since Half Magic was not translated to Danish.
Also the description and the feeling from browsing Kris' Google Books links looks just right.
Best wishes for the season!
Anders

[Rainbowheart]

Awesome, glad that turned out to be the right book!

[Kris]

Great! Glad you found your book, Anders.