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Classy and colourful Cliveden

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Louise Robinson

This post is part of a series called Around England Travel is like life, it’s not just about the destination but to make the most of the journey to get…

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Christmas Lights at Stourhead 2022

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Louise Robinson

This post is part of a series called Around England I didn’t know about the light show at Stourhead last year until after Christmas. This year I looked out for…

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One autumn morning at Stourhead

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Louise Robinson

This post is part of a series called Around England When it comes to autumn, it’s difficult not to wax lyrical about the harmonious medley of mellow colours seen everywhere,…

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“Autumn colour at Winkworth” 2022

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Louise Robinson

This post is part of a series called Around England The joy of Autumn It’s the time of the year when summer plants put away their brightly-coloured flowers, some trees…

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Christmas at Stourhead – farewell to 2021

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Louise Robinson

What a fabulous way to wind up the year with a visit to National Trust’s Stourhead to see the magical light show! It took just over an hour to follow…

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Let’s do London again – in September 2021!

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Louise Robinson

London – brash, bold and bewitching – was the exact antithesis of the rural destination of my recent outings. London is a beguiling mix of elegant period buildings and ultra…

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Sweet Somerset

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Louise Robinson

To make our trip to Hunters Inn (link) and North Devon (link) in mid June 2021 more interesting, my partner and I took in a couple of towns and National…

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What’s so special about Hunters Inn in Exmoor, Devon?

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Louise Robinson

Booking a stay at Hunters Inn is said to be difficult because it’s fully booked months in advance. I can vouch for that. I managed to book a room for…

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The tales of 2 Cornish gardens – Trebah Gardens and Trelissick

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Louise Robinson

Falmouth is renowned for its sub-tropical gardens. While in the area, I visited 2 gems, Trebah Gardens and Trelissick Garden. Trebah Gardens  Trebah is only a short drive from The…

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Coleton Fishacre – another National Trust treasure

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Louise Robinson

Coleton Fishacre at Kingswear is just over 30 miles from our base in Exeter. It’s one of best National Trust gardens I have visited. Unfortunately the house, which was built in…

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