Write All About It!
It’s a pity we couldn’t stay longer. Lytes Cary was a stop-off point on the way through Somerset. It’s one of the National Trust’s smaller properties and delightful, but the walks around the estate are...
Musical Overtones
I felt a sense of belonging when there before and knew I must return. Coleton Fishacre is larger than the average home but not vast like many National Trust properties. I’m fascinated by grand treasures...
Cotehele in the Autumn
“Good idea.” With grey clouds circling, I readily agreed to Mr Word Loft’s suggestion of visiting Cotehele. Whatever the weather, the house and grounds have much to offer, including The Barn restaurant. The parsnip and...
England’s Newest Castle
‘It looks like you can go inside,’ I said to Mr Word Loft after perusing a relative’s social media post with appealing photographs. Castle Drogo was a place we visited a few years ago when...
In the Heart of Buckinghamshire
If you’ve been following my travels recently, you will know Mr Word Loft and I have holidayed in the Cotswolds. Leading up to our departure and eager to make use of our membership, we perused...
Blooming Marvellous!
At last, we remembered to pre-book a slot to accommodate the time we wished to visit. It’s only taken us a year to become accustomed to the National Trust’s system for keeping people Covid safe...