A wander through the meadow is another highlight, and you will be accompanied with the gentle hum bees as they fly determindely from flower to flower. Butterflies, more sedate, dance amongst the grasses, and now is the time for clouds of Meadow Brown, Gatekeepers and Ringlets. If you are lucky you may catch a glimpse of the Purple Hairstreak, a delightful little butterfly with striking purple wings that spends most of it's life in the canopy of oak trees feeding on aphid honeydew, but descending to the ground occasionally, especially to quench its thirst.
Whilst it is tempting to spend as much time outdoors as possible let us not forget the cottage; with its quirky shaped-rooms and adventurous staircases, it conjures up memories of summer excitement. Let our hosts reveal the interesting stories around the building and its collection.