Trip out to Winchcombe

So this weekend is Yarndale which I normally go too so keeping self busy

Had a nice relaxed am at home and then as the weather was the perfect temperature I took Luna out for a walk. 

It was tough one to take her away from her comfortable sleeping position! 

I'm very lucky to live just a short distance away from Winchcombe and over the years have visited many many times, but never fail to enjoy it. 

The bear is heavy, but SOOOO well behaved just taking in her surroundings. 

One of the grand entrances to Sudley Castle. 

Came across this lovely horse. 

Poor thing had so many flies around it's eyes. 

The last time I came on this walk, this beautiful cottage was up for sale, sadly it looks very unlived in. 

Spotted this amazing dragonfly on the road. Would never normally be able to get so close. 

Winchcombe is picture perfect Cotswolds. 

Never realised there was an independent bookshop will have to visit when it's open. 

Just love this cottage name. 

Aren't these allotments just so lovely. 

So many walks available as part of the Cotswolds Way. 

Sherborne Estate on Coronation weekend

So today the van and the bear had a little adventure in the sunshine to Sherborne Estate in the Cotswolds. 

It was the base for BBC Autumn watch for the whole year back in 2017, where they set various cameras up over the estate to watch the local wildlife 

So please enjoy my visual diary of a beautiful day in the Cotswolds. 

 

Until next time...... 

Highnam Court Open Gardens

The National Open Garden Scheme NGS is now in full swing here in the UK.

A few years ago I visited Highnam Court with my Son.  Today I took Luna for a trip out.

Spread over 40 acres the gardens are beautiful.  There are a mixture of perfectly planted gardens, an acre's worth of Rose garden's that I will be going back to see in the summer.

Two very large lakes and a rockery with a big pond and the most photographic planting of Helabores of so many varieties and delicate Primroses.  

I spoke to a lady who had travelled up from Bristol and she said just how well kept the garden's are and she is right they are not over managed they just look natural. 

Then we have the sculptures.  Goodness so many, some from wood and metal and the carvings are just so skilled. 

So let me share my trip with picture's for you to enjoy. 

My favourite sculpture had to be this one. 

I mean who doesn't love Toad of Toad Hall! 

Luna came out for a short while, but their were to many dog's for her so she happily watched the world from the safety of the backpack. 

Hope you enjoyed reading and viewing.  Please do leave a comment below I would love to hear what you think. 

Until next time...