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Month: Aug 2016

  • Stourhead, Wiltshire.

    Peering out from the grotto at Stourhead, it’s hard not to be awed by the splendid beauty and tranquillity of the place. The National Trust’s 2600+ acres here promise much and totally deliver. If you want to get away from it all, I encourage you to try this beautiful corner of rural Wiltshire.  Exploring the…

  • Barrington Court, Somerset.

    On a hot sunny day, there is nothing better than messing around in an English country garden. And if you like gardens, then the National Trust property of Barrington Court is a rather super one – and that’s putting it mildly. I’m no flower expert, but I was nonetheless dazzled by the sheer variety of…

  • Espresso Seafood Bar and Grill.

    There’s nothing better than whiling away a few hours by the seaside. And there’s also nothing better than dining in the company of long standing friends too. On a hot, sunny afternoon Andrew and I came to the Espresso Seafood Bar and Grill in Ilfracombe, on the beautiful North Devon coast. Thankfully, a gentle sea…