When you think of a 14-century moated castle, romantic and beguiling doesn’t really spring to mind – well not if you imagine a Game of Thrones-esque fortress rising from the ground in bleak midwinter. Scotney Castle However, there really is a fairytale castle set in the Tunbridge Wells countryside – …
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, …
We’re lucky to live close by to several areas of natural beauty… but often is the way when you’re focused on the day-to-day, that these stunning landscapes can be pushed aside in favour of a trip to the shops or to the local park, as they can be the closest …
From first appearances, Hughenden Manor in High Wycombe has all the major hallmarks of a typical National Trust property. The manor is a splendid piece of Victorian architecture surrounded by woodland and gardens including a Parterre, with plenty of walking trails and opportunities to spot wildlife. While the view of …
As we pulled into the vast National Trust car park, Monkey shouted in delight: “Castle, castle, look look!” And his enthusiasm was shared by us too, because Bodiam is a stunning archetypal medieval castle – the stuff of story books and films. Basking in the splendour of the sun against the bright blue …