I've had a lazy day visiting Forde Abbey, a former Cistercian Abbey turned private home. I just pootled among the gardens and read and relaxed. A few Swallows about and a Tree creeper but the large pond/small lake was empty! Bird wise the Robin that sa next to my bench and sang at me was the highlight.
The weather forecast hadn't looked good but the some was shining as I set off to Barrington.
It's a comparatively small property with a nice garden. Alas the house has been shut for years and I see no prospect of it opening.
I headed to the small cafe and bought lunch. As I sat in a deckchair 😉 a few drops of rain fell but soon the sun was out. I could have headed elsewhere, I normally would, but decided to just wander find a seat and read. Which is what I did. I walked back got a coffee and went back to finish the book. All in all relaxing.
Oh I saw a House Martin!
