Author Archives: Deborah

Day 56, 14th July 2019 Holker Hall, Wimbledon Final, L’Enclume

We had a lovely breakfast this morning all on our own, in a beautiful conservatory overlooking the garden.  We feel like we are staying with a crazy aunt.  Cate is delightful, the house is a little ramshackle in places, but only adds … Continue reading

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Day 52, 10th July 2019, Shrewsbury to Portinscale, Keswick via Fenton & Biddulph

We have enjoyed our last 10 days with family & friends. Great catching up with everyone. We were well nourished in every sense of the word. ? This morning we said our goodbyes to Monica & Len.  We decided we would stop … Continue reading

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Day 42, 30th June 2019 Bath to Ipsley, via Gloucester

Was hot overnight, but cool breezes were blowing this morning, was more pleasant.  We enjoyed our breakfast at the table by the window with the beautiful view over the garden.  I hadn’t walked through the garden yet, so spent some time there … Continue reading

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Day 41, 29th June 2019, Bath

Had a lovely breakfast this morning sat by the window overlooking the garden was delightful.   Number of Views :986

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Day 40, 28th June 2019, Padstow to Bath, via Exeter

Left Padstow just before 9am after saying goodbye to Gary & Angela who works for him.   Gary is 72 and still working hard. We enjoyed their company.   We chose to stop off in Exeter this morning, it was nearly half way … Continue reading

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Day 38, 26th June 2019, Clovelly, Tintagel & Port Isaac

We left after 9am this morning, got into Clovelly around 11am, was longer than we thought.  Clovelly is privately owned, by the descendants of only three families since the 13C.  You have to park up the top, pay £7.50 each and walk … Continue reading

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Day 37, 25th June 2019, Polperro, Looe & Fowey

Left around 10am this morning and headed to Polperro.  It is over the other side of the peninsula from Padstow, we had missed this area on our way to Brixham.   Took about 50 minutes to get there. It is a 13 century … Continue reading

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Day 36, 24th June 2019 Falmouth to Padstow via St Ives, Perranporth & Newquay

We left before 9am this morning and headed to St Ives.  The jewel in the crown for Cornwall.  We had a plan to visit the Barbara Hepworth sculpture gallery and garden.  First we had to find a park, which is not an easy … Continue reading

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Day 31, 19th June 2019, Paignton, Cockington Village, Torquay

We bought a £5.00 day ticket for the bus this morning, first stop Paignton, to see where my great Aunt lived.   However, I had made a few assumptions.  And they never turn out ok! ?  Number of Views :1204

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Day 30, 18th June 2019, Chichester to Brixham, via Portsmouth and Bournemouth

Said goodbye to David & Peter today at the Old School B & B around 8.30am. David has told us to go and visit the Mary Rose Museum in Portsmouth, so we stopped off on our way.   Number of Views … Continue reading

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