Spring, away from our Cottage!

We are at Easter and the weather has somewhat turned... We have had a glorious start to Spring here at the cottage and the lambs appear to be doing very well.  We love it here at the Cottage but occasionally we'll set off to see the rest of the world again...


Just before the weather changed we had sometime on our hands and set of to see Spring away from the cottage.  Now, I am quite a solitary lass and not one for joining organisations, I do however have a membership to the National Trust who I believe do great work in maintaining wonderful landscapes and history for the generations to come.  


We set off for Croft Castle in Herefordshire (http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/croft-castle/), which is the type of Trust property I love, wide spaces, lovely walks and beautiful countryside, oh and the ubiquitous tea shop in which to get an ice cream!  The flowers are spectacular, here are some for you to see:

There is a superb old castle and lovely little church.  I must say though my favourite little area is the walled garden with its flowers, fruit trees and little old buildings:

The very next day we set off again from our cottage and this time visited another favourite of mine Westbury Court Garden in Gloucestershire:  (http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/westbury-court-garden/) 


This is a very different entity and I love it.  It s a very structured and formal garden based on a Dutch design and is the last one of its kind in the UK.  Its not what I normally am attracted to but this one has a special feel.  Again Spring has made it a lovely place to waste an afternoon.  I hope you agree: 

I hope you enjoyed the lovely weather and lets hope it returns soon!

Happy Easter to all x