We drove straight up to the front door - missing the car park entrance!

England. Mid-September, 2016.
A good place to be.

The original fish storage ponds for the estate are now for ornament and enjoyment.

The original fish storage ponds for the estate are now for ornament and enjoyment.

The original fish storage ponds for the estate are now for ornament and enjoyment.

The original fish storage ponds for the estate are now for ornament and enjoyment.

The original fish storage ponds for the estate are now for ornament and enjoyment.

The original fish storage ponds for the estate are now for ornament and enjoyment.

The original fish storage ponds for the estate are now for ornament and enjoyment.

The original fish storage ponds for the estate are now for ornament and enjoyment. The ‘Japanese Garden’ surrounds a smaller pond.

The original fish storage ponds for the estate are now for ornament and enjoyment. The ‘Japanese Garden’ surrounds a smaller pond.

Sculpture adds to and enriches the garden.

The aged cedar tree had to be cut down for safety just weeks after our visit.

Accommodation for our stay.

Every fruit here was exquisitely ripe. Delicious!

Salle de bain

Salle de bain

Salle de bain

Salle de bain

Courtyard garden

Courtyard garden

Afternoon cup of tea - and cake

‘les saveurs de septembre’

‘les saveurs de septembre’
(Dessert wine note from our sommelier)

‘les saveurs de septembre’

A lovely inspiration for chefs - but nowhere near large enough to supply ingredients for all meals here.

A lovely inspiration for chefs - but nowhere near large enough to supply ingredients for all meals here.

Cases packed and not long until departure.

‘Kite’s Nest’ shepherd’s hut
Our next stop - and a chance to review our final account and enjoy some of Le Manoir’s Cherry Bakewell cakes.

Le Manoir was always a destination we would try to reach but Mum’s financial push fast-tracked us!