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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…