First stop was a CL at Wishford, outside Salisbury. Arriving early afternoon, the site was in a small, generally flat, field behind the Ridgeley's bungalow. We were able to pitch easily, adjacent to a field with a couple of horses, the smallest of which, soon nicknamed Thelwell, providing much amusement as he cavorted around the field.
We enjoyed a circular walk around the village in weather that was not briliant but was dry. In the evening we took advantage of our satellite and watched a little television.
The following morning, we set sail for Yelverton. Though the summer holidays, the A303 was reasonably quiet and after a comfort break for a snack, we arrived at the CL in Horrabridge just north of Yelverton. An excellent CL with hardstanding for each of the available five pitches, we were soon settled and enjoying the obiligatory cup of tea.
Our friends arrived later and we spent a relaxed evening in their company. The following day we all visited Cothele House, a superb National Trust property with extensive gardens and a path down to the River Tamar.
Though we understand that the weather the previous week had been showery, we were fortunate as the sun shone.
Saying farewell to our friends who we would soon meet again on a tour of France and Spain commencing at the end of the month, the following morning we hit the road for Cornwall and the Caravan Club site at Godrevy. In the past this site had been a little too regimented but it was extremely convenient for our daughter and family as they were staying in a chalet across the road. In fact, the site was slightly more relaxed though very full. Cornwall in the school holidays would not normally be our first choice! We thoroughly enjoyed our two days together playing with the boys on the beach at Gwithian and walking across to St Michael's Mount on the south coast at Marazion.
All too soon we were on the go again, this time breaking the journey back home to Essex at the CL in Stourhead Park, another National Trust property. Renowned for the beauty of its gardens, Stourhead is a must for anyone interested in photography. Though a fair walk down from the house the resulting stroll around the lake is a just reward.
Even the rain added to the atmosphere and it soon cleared
The following morning we headed home. This time we were not so fortunate with the traffic with both the A303 and M25 proving busy. Reflecting upon our six days away, we concluded that we had been fortunate with the weather. In fact the only rain was whilst at Stourhead and this was short lived. For the main part it had been warm and sunny and we had thoroughly enjoyed the break.
