For many years, Hestercombe has been one of those “must go there one day” destinations. You know the kind of places: you drive by the signpost fairly regularly but have always got somewhere else you must reach and so it’s another “next time” moment. Well, a couple of weeks ago, my family and I thought [...]
Overlooking the Bristol Channel near the coastal village of Porlock Weir is a delightful three and a half-acre garden brimming with beautiful flowers, rare plants and where you’ll always receive a warm welcome from the affable hosts. Greencombe, situated along the sheltered wooded slopes of Exmoor, is a north-facing garden surrounding a 1940s house built [...]
We had the pleasure of eating at a Franco Manca pizzeria for the first time at the weekend – and it certainly won’t be the last occasion, either. In fact, we’re already thinking about where to visit next, so good was the overall experience. (c) Richard Webber The first thing which amazed us [...]
Unfortunately, it’s a sad fact of life for many people that if you live near or within a place of interest you can become a little complacent about its appeal. We’re lucky enough to live within Exmoor National Park and do take time to enjoy it. However, we also live within a stone’s throw of [...]
Bristol Zoo, which opened in the 1830s, will always have a special place in my memories thanks to the popular ’60s children’s TV programme, Animal Magic. It was here that the late Johnny Morris, dressed as a zoo keeper, filmed many of the scenes for the long-running series. Situated within minutes of Brunel’s famous Clifton [...]
