going local: first signs of foliage in emmetts garden
Autumn in here. One can smell the crispy scent in the evenings after the sun has set. The mist in the morning …
hidden gem – luxury hotel great fosters near london on #igtravelthursday
Welcome to a lovely country manor turned into a romantic hotel with beautiful gardens and splendid restaurants. Step into a time vacuum, …
going local: spring in sissinghurst castle and gardens in kent
I am dreaming of spring: blue skies, sunshine, first flowers of the year. Yesterday we got a glimpse of that when the …
great destinations around south-east england and wales – best of 2013
Looking back at the local highlights here in England, and more specifically South-East England, I have come up with a list of …
a beautiful summer day in wray castle in england’s lake district on #igtravelthursday
Today is a flashback IG Travel Thursday for me – if you already follow my Instagram account @houseofanais, this place probably …
exploring sizergh castle in cumbria
During our summer trip to Scotland we also stopped on the way in the Lake District and did some exploring there. One …
#igtravelthursday – day trips from london to home counties
Time for #IGTravelThursday again! Today I am planning to take you around some of my favourite places near London – perfect day-trip …
the beauty of tredegar house in wales
Recently we did a short road trip to Wales and it was a great success! We were lucky with the mild, sunny …
going local: an enchanted day at groombridge place gardens
A sunny Sunday afternoon is the perfect day to discover Groombridge Place gardens – there is something for everyone, but especially so …
temples of west wycombe park
We have finally started to explore National Trust properties outside Kent, Surrey and Sussex (because we have now seen most of them …