Sis had another birthday in April - seems to be an annual event :) This year featured a trip to Bath Thermea Spa. An amazing place with a rooftop pool overlooking the city and, unusually, we chose to go on the one day the sun shone in a perfect blue sky.
We stopped just south of the city in the village of Coombe Down in the aptly named Cute Cottage. The village is built on the site of the stone quarries which built a large part of Bath. The owners Martin and Jenny were so friendly and attentive as were the neighbours. Cute Cottage provided a quiet and cosy village retreat from the vibrancy and bustle of Bath. The cottage was incredibly well stocked, all mod cons, free wifi, comfy beds even a bbq on the lawn. Just round one corner was the amazing local deli that provided scrummy breakfasts and round the other a quality local chippy :-pAlso visited the American Museum, a well tucked away gem. To be fair they told a very balanced story of the development of modern America. Also a neat walk through the grounds and tea n cakes in the cafe.
...but the accommodation wasn't bad
the trip over on the Mayflower
was a bit rough!
and the locals were very talented
as were we
Onward to Limpley Stoke Viaduct. The motor boats weren't yet running sadly but it is still very picturesque and well used by boaters, walkers and cyclists.
and to conclude ... a trip to the ancestral home of those who lived on the ley of the river Wool ...
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