Getting from Point A to Point B; Don’t Forget the a’s, b’s and little c’s

What an Inviting Entryway and Checkout the Flowers! — **What an Inviting Entryway and Check Out the Flowers!**

To get from Point A to Point B is more fun if you have shorter driving times and lots of smaller a’s, b’s and c’s along the route. After all we are on vacation! When you have been up all night, or at least not sleeping well on an international flight, it is easier to have small stops to look forward to rather than a long jaunt across the countryside in unfamiliar territory! So, those were the conditions I set for my “2016 English Garden Tour” starting at Heathrow Airport and beginning the “Official” part of the tour in Cornwall. But, I made a few stops along the way and they turned out to be lovely! As you have read in previous blog posts we stopped at two National Trust properties on the journey to Cornwall, Stourhead and Tintinhull. Oh, and we drove past Stonehenge, so we can say we’ve seen that too! And then we planned to stop for the night in Yeovil, and stay at the Ash Manor House. What a delightful stay between Point A and Point B! It was easy to find, there was plenty of parking on the premises, it was spotless and there is a restaurant on site! So if you are making your way to Cornwall this also may be a good option for you! Let’s see some photos!

**The Lobby Area at Ash House Manor, Yeovil, UK**

The Lady of the Manor House in Her Time! I Wouldn't Mess With Her! — **The Lady of the Manor House in Her Time! I Wouldn’t Mess With Her!**

Notice looking at the “now” pictures of the house and the “original” picture, that the ivy has been removed from the house. I liked the ivy look better, but that’s just me! The ivy softens the stones and gives it a romantic cottage-y look!

**A Beautiful Transomed Doorway at the Top of the Landing**

Aww To Drop Into Bed! — **Ahh, To Drop Into Bed!**

**A Quick Peek at LEON and the Village**

From Heathrow to Ash Manor House I was trying to adjust to a rental car called LEON. Leon is a diesel engine vehicle that turns off whenever the brake is on for any period of time to save gas. It is like they do in Nascar to save gas when they think they will not make it until the end of the race and try to conserve fuel. The only difference is Leon does it automatically and it is sooooo scary! I was always concerned it wouldn’t start up again just as we got to the tricky round about or stuck in heavy traffic and then needed to go! Just one more thing to add to the adventure! Who would name a car LEON anyway? I learned one more thing early on in my adventure; never let them stick me wth a LEON at the car rental! Maybe I just need a relaxing drink and something to eat! So let’s go to the bar!

**The Bar at Ash Manor House, Yeovil, UK**

**The Dining Room at Ash Manor House, Yeovil, UK**

**My Yummy Evening Meal at Ash Manor House, Yeovil, UK**

**And Then Dessert! The Frog is a Cinnamon Dip!**

And then the next morning, a scrumptious breakfast in the Morning Room overlooking the back garden.

**The Morning Room at Ash Manor House, Yeovil, UK**

**The Back Garden at Ash Manor House, Yeovil, UK**

If you are traveling from London to Cornwall you might consider a rest stop at Ash Manor House. All my boxes for the perfect stay were ticked off!

Well, it’s a brand new day and we are off to another National Trust Property! See you next time at Greenway, home of Agatha Christie! I can hardly wait!