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Europe » United Kingdom » England » Gloucestershire » Snowshill April 1st 2010

Geo: 52, -1.85OK, it's not all about the heating, but by 9pm last night it was off again, so back to the wall outside the pub where we can make Skype phone calls to ring the landlady! We had a "stay at home" day today, which the kids (and us) really needed. We woke to the most amazing clear blue sky, with not a cloud in the sky. The golden Cotswold stone really seems to glow in the sunshine and the village is even prettier, so we went for a walk around, exploring the many little shops and laneways. The sun didn't make it any warmer – still only about 4 degrees, and Steven and I bought ourselves jackets – I'm regretting not buying a jacket for Matthew in Windsor when we saw them, but he ... read more
Bourton on the Water in the sunshine
Bourton on the Water in the sunshine
Matthew and Mummy at Bourton on the Water

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Gloucestershire » Snowshill July 24th 2007

When I first got here, my friend Joe asked if there was anything in the area I was interested in seeing. Joe is the type who likes to go out exploring, like me, so he was curious what my list was. I mentioned Bath and Stratford-upon-Avon (both of which he said were nice but which I have yet to go to) and the lavender farm. Joe’s response, “Huh?” Well, Joe came through and did all the research to find said lavender farm in Snowshill. After two planned excursions were cancelled because of rain, we finally went on Tuesday, July 24. The farm plants all different kinds of lavender, which is then dries and distills on the property to make lavender oil, bath soaps, sachets, etc. They also let all the tourists wander through all the pretty ... read more
Snowshill Lavender Sign
Snowshill Lavender Farm
Lavender and Roses




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