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My top three favourite bakeries
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My top three favourite bakeries

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Three must-visit foodie stops in Bradford on Avon
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Three must-visit foodie stops in Bradford on Avon

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A Visit to the Walled Garden at Mells
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A Visit to the Walled Garden at Mells

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Discovering Provence in the heart of Somerset
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Anyone else have a dog who gets as sandy as this on the beach? 🙈Agnes is in her element at the seaside. She’s always an important consideration when I choose a place to go for a day trip or on holiday, which is why all of my blog posts include
Somerset Lavender is a little slice of Provence in the heart of rural England. Ex dairy farmers, Francis and Judith Green set it up in 2002 after struggling with poor returns for their milk. Today it’s a beautiful, tranquil spot for a walk arou
Isn’t this cottage as pretty as a picture 🙌That bench is perfect for a cold glass of wine as the sun goes down. I discovered this little gem when I was out for a walk round the little side streets of Bradford on Avon. There’s so many pre
I had to make the most of the golden hour today (partly because it was cooler!) and venture out around beautiful Bradford on Avon. Here’s a glimpse through The Shambles at the old town hall which is now St Thomas More catholic church.
I managed to catch a break in the weather for a lovely walk through the wheat fields in Shilton. I love the Cotswold stone walls and park gates all around this area 🙌
Argh the weather this weekend has been so incredible! It was like summer yesterday. We were just out in a T-shirt. This was the amazing view over the city of Bath from Brown’s Folly. We started in Monkton Farleigh and did a loop down through th
Freshford has to be one of my favourite English villages. The houses are just stunning! Yesterday was the perfect day to explore it - the sun was out, the sky was blue and it really felt like spring 😍 #freshford #springisintheair
Morning walks with a beautiful sunrise. You can’t beat it! #walkswithmydog #bradfordonavon
Spotted this beautiful swan preening herself on the weir. ❤️ #bradfordonavon #bythewater
Heaven is Noss Mayo 😁I could never tire of this view. We spent hours this weekend just watching the water and soaking up the scenery. I can’t wait to go back 🙌 #bythewater #devonlife