Bats About Bodiam Castle
“There is a castle nearby,” I told Mr Word Loft the day after attending a wedding in Kent. Still buzzing from being part of the special occasion, and tired from a late night, we decided...
Maryfield in July
It never disappoints. Maryfield was one of the first places I lived when I moved to the West Country thirty-five years ago, and recently a yomp around surrounding footpaths was revitalising after being indoors cleaning...
Patching Things Up
“It’s a shame it’s scratched and gouged,” I grumbled to Mr Word Loft, as I smoothed my palm over the surface of the sideboard storing my arts and crafts materials. “Give it a lick...
Special Day Out
Summer days reminded me of my poem inspired by St Ives and other coastal towns. It was printed in a national magazine last year and I thought now was the ideal time to share it...
Stepping into a Floral Paradise
It cast its spell as soon as I walked through the gates. I imagine The Garden House grounds in Yelverton are beautiful in all seasons, but early summer must be one of the best. Fresh...
Glorious Godolphin
Are we in the right place? I asked Mr Word Loft as our car bumped onto an earthen road, with high shrubs on either side. Signs soon confirmed we were at our intended destination. Godolphin...
Inspirational Tintagel Castle
Waves of excitement infused the air as we marched towards the ruins of Tintagel Castle, the turquoise-spangled ocean behind it. It was bright and breezy, and Mr Word Loft and I embraced the scenery of...
The Old Post Office
The door was open, and I couldn’t wait to go inside. Tintagel’s Old Post Office had been closed on previous trips to the enchanting village, full of whimsical shops and swash-buckling tales of King Arthur....
Cotehele in the Spring
It didn’t happen. Our intended move date was postponed just after my last blog post when Mr Word Loft and I received a phone call from the building company. They needed more time to complete,...
Spectacular Istria
On the west coast of Croatia is the beautiful town of Vrsar. An ideal place to stay for exploring Istria. It is a short distance from Pula airport, and the views on the drive down...