Mottisfont is so named for its natural spring or ‘font’, still producing water today. Early settlers used the font as a meeting point up until an Augustinan priory was founded on site in 1201.
Category: England
2026 Day 8 – Longleat House, aka Creatures Galore
If there’s a guaranteed way of getting me up early, it’s surely the promise of a creature.
2026 Day 7 – Longleat
Himself has kicked a blinder of a goal today. Not only has he found a gorgeous manor house to explore but it comes with an extraordinary distinction – a private zoo complete with interactive animal experiences […]
2026 Day 6 – Stourhead
Himself has set course east. For reasons known only to himself mind. Each time I ask, the answer shifts slightly. No doubt at some point he’ll tell me it was my idea… Luckily this takes […]
2026 Day 5 -Barrington Court
Daylight comes with a side order of recalcitrant acceptance. So it won’t be Europe. Hopefully Himself will make good his promise to take me back to Italy another time – after all, the first trip […]
2026 Days 1 – 4 – How it started
Never let it be said that Himself and I shy away from a challenge. A little bruised and battered from 2025, we took stock and reasoned there was one more trip in the motorhome – […]
2024 Day 104 – Knightshayes
A repeat experience at the garage this morning – closed, no explanation. The business next door is open though and they suggest perhaps they’ve taken a week off for the start of school holidays. Possibly. […]
2024 Day 103 – Bocastle
Our hire car is delivered promptly in the morning – a little Yaris automatic hybrid runabout. There’s no engine noise which takes a while to get used to. Reliable wheels at last. First stop is […]
2024 Days 101 & 102 – An Unexpected Twist
Himself and I debated long and hard over the timing of our return to England. I finally agreed on the 1st on the strict understanding that it would include some travel, not just the long and […]
2024 Day 100 – Kingston Lacy
If there’s one thing that the UK excels at, it’s the preservation of its history though the good work of the National Trust. Wild coastlines, historic trade infrastructure, manor homes, all at risk of loss […]
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