Ashburnham Place

I went to visit my very good friend today.  Despite grey skies and strong winds (it was warm though) we went to Ashburnham Place.. Their Orangery Cafe produces some excellent meals and the grounds are beautiful.  We didn't walk far today but it was great to have a walk and drink in the scenery.

These aren't the best pics by any means, but given the dreadful lack of light and the motion with a 'travel lens" then as record shots then..

Just great to have a very good lunch and a wander with a very special friend.. thank you xx

Ashburnham Place... on a lovely sunshine filled day!

I was visiting a very good friend today who introduced me to Ashburham Place.  Whilst this is principally a religious retreat, the Orangery Tea Room is open to visitors.  We had lunch when we arrived.. a very very nice Panini... mine Brie and my friend's Cheese & Ham.. was delish.

After which, we had a stroll around the lakes area  ... the full path was out of action following a weekend event.. but we had a stroll around as much of (one of the) lakes as we could and had views back to the house. The weather was glorious!!

The Sedum was attracting a Tortoiseshell and many bees...... lovely to see.

A view of the Church

a really lovely day and thanks to my friend for introducing me to such a tranquil and beautiful place and for a lovely day..  !! :)