New Discoveries in Bath Spa – a Day Trip from London: Strange though it may see to those visiting England from abroad, I’ve been to Bath Spa on several occasions and never actually been into the Roman Baths. I actually used to go shopping in Bath when I lived in Wiltshire – it’s one of […]
Northcote Manor Devon
In Tarka Land with not an Otter in Sight: Do you remember the film ‘A Ring of Bright Water’? I do – and as a child, watching otters in the wild in Somerset when I was walking with my Grandfather. These days I suspect otter spotting is a rarer occurrence, but the Tarka Line still […]
A Day Trip West – Must-Visit Destinations from London
Stonehenge, Bath and More – A Day Trip to the West Country: I’ve lived in London for most of my adult life. Brief excursions to the country, with an idea of making some attempt at rural living failed dismally. Yet, I love the countryside, in particular the West Country where my mother grew up. We […]
Bishopstrow Hotel and Spa, Wiltshire
Twin Bath Luxury in the Sunset at Bishopstrow Park: There’s no denying that all of us who contribute to Fiona’s blog love food, wine, theatre, exhibitions, and music; everything that London has in abundance. But sometimes, it’s nice to escape the noise, pace of life, and frankly poor air quality and head out of the […]
Clevedon Hall Wedding and Private Hire Venue
A Victorian Gothic Venue for the Romantics – Clevedon Hall: I have to admit that one of my guilty pleasures is watching ‘Don’t Tell the Bride’; although as the series have progressed the grooms have been getting more and more extreme in their choice of theme, venue, and outfits. Ask almost any of the brides, […]
Somerset Easter Cakes
Somerset Easter Cakes and Farming in the Quantocks I don’t remember having these Easter Cakes when I was little…and my grandma was a great baker. But, I do remember her rock cakes being very like the end result… though I am sure she didn’t add brandy to those. And she baked rock cakes every week […]