Exploring Snowshill: A House of Collections, A Garden of Rooms
The most eccentric of English manor houses coupled with a restrained garden.
Sezincote – An Indian Dream in the Cotswolds
I went for the house - I stayed for the garden. Both are enchanting.
Hartland Abbey: a surprise at every turn
House, gardens, woodland walk and beach - what more could you want on a summer’s day?
Stourhead - Walking Through a Landscape Painting
When you study garden history there are a certain number of gardens talked about that you simply have to visit. This is one of them.
Blenheim Palace: A Landscape of Power and Controversy
Blenheim Palace is one of those places you feel you should visit at least once. It’s not my favourite house or garden but it is most certainly worth visiting.
Memories at Rosemoor, Devon
Visiting the same garden at different times of the year - it’s like seeing an old friend again in a different context.
Lutyens and Great Dixter
A second trip to Great Dixter - this time to visit the Lutyens wing.
A day in the life… Or “how much can I pack into a day?”
A trip to Sussex extended to Hampshire and Wiltshire…. A glimpse into my life when I’m out on a recce.
Wandering like the Wordsworths
I wandered lonely….amongst the mossy stones and bracken-clad fells of the Lake District.
How to choose the perfect travel companion
Choosing a guide can be a lot like choosing an outfit….