2019 Holiday Stoneleigh, Cotwolds

Cotwolds. What a beautiful part of the world.

We were blessed with good weather most of the time, but did have the occasional drizzle . . I guess that is why it is so green! We stayed in a gorgeous old cottage with thick stone walls, huge flagstone floors in kitchen and hall and stairs so steep and narrow they were almost a nightmare . . .

It was nice to stay put in one place for a few days.

We spent an afternoon at Blenheim Palace. What a gorgeous place.

Wish we had more time to explore the gardens.

Throughout the Cotswold's the Architecture is varied and interesting.

Spent day with my girlfriends daughter and family for a very enjoyable day. Extremely cute son and a kitten with character and a Scrumptious meal for lunch.

Another two days looking at the gorgeous countryside and dropping into all the wonderful villages full of character.

Eating all the pastries and teas with Devonshire cream . . . my clothes are shrinking.

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