As all good things must, the Cotswolds staycation has come to an end. But not before witnessing more beauty and experiencing a fine pub. A three-kilometre uphill walk, in the shade of elderly trees, through bucolic landscape, brought us to The Black Horse pub, Amberley, with panoramic views over Minchinhampton Common. The dogs were naturally … Continue reading Amberley, or All Good Things.
Category: Moving
The Dog-cation
After the morning walk, and a fish lunch at the pub, it's time for the cottage canines to head for the shade - away from the afternoon heat. How familiar these positions, how easily they've made themselves at home...
Waxing Gibbous
The moon in the trees outside the cottage at 22:57 last night. Yesterday, I discovered that the Nailsworth branch of the Cotswold Dogs and Cats Home shop is the place to be. As you'd expect, it's a charity shop. It also happens to be the most-favoured one in town (there are several) - it's full … Continue reading Waxing Gibbous
Dumbleton
Yesterday, I left the staycation village to pay my respects. I travelled 35 miles to Dumbleton, a smaller village of around 600 inhabitants which predates the Domesday Book. More specifically, I went to visit St Peter's churchyard and the graves of Joan and Patrick Leigh Fermor - buried side-by-side. Their companionship, post-mortem, I find comforting. … Continue reading Dumbleton
At Home
Yes, I have been outside. Not only the house, but also the grounds. Really. Always with the dogs. Of course. On one of yesterday's village walks, we visited the pub for a family Sunday lunch. I say 'the' pub, but there are several in the village. I like it here. I could easily stay longer … Continue reading At Home
Sunny Green
This is what I see when I step outside the cottage and, well, the title should be plural - greens - shouldn't it? All those shades of green telling me why I love this land of England. It's just that 'greens' puts me in mind of cabbage, so this title stays singular. So, it's day … Continue reading Sunny Green
Good morning, Nailsworth.
The Cotswolds staycation day one. This is the view from the bedroom window in the converted stable building which is 'home' for the next week. On the way here, I was reminded just how beautiful the Cotswolds are. Why I have stayed away so long is a mystery to me.
