Brantwood, Coniston Water

Brantwood, Coniston Water

Tucked along the east shores of Coniston Water is Brantwood, the enchanting home and gardens of John Ruskin, leading Victorian naturalist, thinker, art historian and writer. Ruskin’s life (1819-1990) spanned the Victorian Era. His influence lived longer. He believed in

The Southwold Flower Farm

The Southwold Flower Farm

Pick your own flower farms are found all over the UK and have become very popular in recent years. It’s easy to see why. Visiting a flower field is a joyful summer activity and with environmental concerns over supermarket flowers

A circular walk from Marazion with spectacular views of St Michael’s Mount, taking in a visit to the Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens.

A circular walk from Marazion with spectacular views of St Michael’s Mount, taking in a visit to the Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens.

A stunning and varied circular walk that offers spectacular views and the chance to visit one of Cornwall’s leading Sculpture park and gardens.

Cornishead Priory and Buddhist Meditation Centre

Cornishead Priory and Buddhist Meditation Centre

The Conishead Priory has an interesting history. It was founded in 1160 as a hospital for the poor, and has also been a hotel, a private home, a military hospital aswell as a convalescent home and spa for miners. Since

A room with a view at Rydal Waterfall

A room with a view at Rydal Waterfall

The view of Rydal Waterfall from the window was described as ‘picturesque’ inspiring many poets and painters such as Turner, Constable, Wordsworth and Coleridge.