Have you ever fantasised what your dream home might look like? I’ve always veered toward the traditional – something out of a Jane Austen novel; think hidden nooks, shelves filled with books, walled gardens and wildflowers. Well, I no longer have to imagine, because since visiting Bateman’s National Trust in …
With the cold snap gripping tight to the last vestige of winter, I was seeking solace in some old digital photos – desperate to be reminded of the sparkling sun and its warmth. I was a little surprised to come across several from our trip to National Trust’s Nymans last …
Ightham Mote estate is a medieval moated manor house set deep within the charming Kent countryside. Hubby was in charge of choosing our port of call – thinking that we had never visited the area. But as we arrived, and I saw the unmistakable Oast houses that litter the skyline, …
Petworth House and Park wouldn’t look out of place in a lavish Jane Austen adaptation. In fact, this 17th-century mansion which is home to a huge array of internationally famed paintings from the likes of Anthony van Dyck and William Blake, was the only ‘real’ Turner location to feature in …