Youngs Abroad!: ABC Tours.... Somerset and Dorset

Nunney Castle reflection

Friday - After our late return to Bolingbrooke Road (Ella's home) on Thursday night, we were on the road again by 9.00. This time we were heading back to Heathrow to collect our rental car. Unfortunately that process didn't go as well has we had hoped, with big delays, and we didn't get on the road until 12.30. The traffic was pretty awful, probably not surprising for the beginning of the Easter weekend. Weather stunning - got up to 24 degrees during our journey. We passed by Stonehenge and couldn't believe the changes since we were last in the part of the world. Everything is being set up for the huge growth in tourism which seems quite sad really.
We finally managed to get to our Airbnb in Bridgehampton, in Somerset. The property is a converted stable and is absolutely delightful and the host is absolutely lovely. We have Ella's friend Anya with us and the girls wanted somewhere out of the city - this definitely ticks all of the boxes.
We explored a nearby village called Sherbourne, a delightful mixture of thatched cottages, stone and brick buildings along with some more modern homes. The centre of the town has a beautiful ornate church which we very much enjoyed visiting. As it was Anya's birthday, we went to a local pub for dinner, which was a very pleasant way to end the day.

Today: Somerset - Devon - Dorset

Woke to a stunning morning, with low mist, but the promise of another glorious day. David and I were up early and drove about 30 minutes to Nunney Castle, a medieval castle built in the late 14th century. We then went back to the Airbnb for breakfast in the morning sunshine. By that stage the girls were up and ready to go to Sherborne Old Castle, a ruined 12th century castle that was once owned by Sir Walter Raleigh. We explored the village again and had a picnic lunch in the grands of the church.
The girls were keen to visit the coast to we headed to Lyme Regis, about an hour drive from Sherbourne. The drive through the countryside was really pretty, especially as the early spring growth is increasingly evident. The village of Lyme Regis is delightful, but, as it was a long weekend, it was incredibly busy. I think half of the UK had gone to the beach to enjoy the sunshine. Am thinking there will be a lot of sunburned people around tonight!
On the return trip we stocked up at the supermarket in anticipation of Easter Sunday tomorrow. David attempted a bbq but it did cause a challenge as we are so used to gas. It was fun and such a glorious evening to be cooking outside. We enjoyed a relaxing evening in our lovely converted stable in a wonderful part of the country.