Ston Easton Park Fête & Kitchen Garden

 

Yesterday we went to Ston Easton Park, a hotel in the Somerset countryside not far from home. Not long after we arrived, we made our way to the cream teas stand. I had a slice of plum cake. It was so good that I asked if I could have the recipe. Unfortunately, they did not  know who had made the cake as several different people had donated home made cakes. I will have a go at making one but would have loved the recipe of that particular one.  After cakes, we went inside the house to  have a look around the rooms. The interior is beautiful!

Miss P took part in many activities and won herself a year's free membership at a local golf club! She obtained the highest score out of all who took part throughout the day. She was so pleased!

I took a stroll around the kitchen garden, my favourite kind of garden

The Riverside Suite - Away from the main hotel

We had a lovely time. It was good for Miss P to have some fun and distraction just before going back to school the next day. I bought a few food related goodies back. There was a W.I stall with lovely home made jams and pickles.

Today is Miss P's first day in Secondary School and understandably she was nervous about it. I hope that she has a good day and look forward to hearing all about it when I pick her up from school later.

Thinking of all the children back to school or some starting for the very first time. Can feel daunting for them and for some of the Mother's too...

A bientôt!

Isabelle X

A Cotswold garden

Yesterday we went to Hidcote for my birthday. I had been wanting to go there for some time, so it was a lovely surprise when I discovered that Alan was taking me there. We are in the middle of re-landscaping our garden, Hidcote was a great place to get some ideas and inspiration.

The entrance









I liked this little area leading towards the restaurant.


As soon as we got there, we headed for the restaurant. I had a goat's cheese & beetroot salad, followed by Strawberry Eaton mess for dessert. All very nice indeed!



































The Vegetable garden









Caught doing a spot of shopping!


Another blue door...I am drawn to taking photos of doors, especially blue doors.



As we left the garden we had a little walk around the village.



We finished off by looking around the plant shop





I brought a few things back


On our return from Hidcote, Alan treated me to a meal in a lovely country pub nearby. So all in all I had a great birthday!

We were so lucky with the weather, despite having some rain this week it stayed away whilst we walked around the garden.

Wishing you a good weekend!

A bientôt!

Isabelle X