Home again after a few days away in Tavistock, a small market town in Devon. It's somewhere I love to return to with its interesting and individual shops, the large indoor market, and the proximity to the moors.
The Bedford hotel is always comfortable, though I did wish I hadnt booked a single room, as it was very tiny. However, once I'd asked for a comfy chair to be squeezed in, there was everything I needed. Right in the centre, the hotel is opposite the Anglican Church, where I went for a very lovely Easter service. The organist and choir absolutely made the service, with lovely hymns and anthems. I've been humming 'See what a morning' ever since!
The best day I had was taking a taxi out out to The Garden House, a privately owned property about 10 miles from the town. It's similar to a National Trust place, a lovely old house surrounded by amazing gardens. Years ago I brought my mum here, and was happy to recognise parts of the garden that we had loved.
Outside the house there was a pleasant cafe where one could sit on the terrace in the sun.
Just look at this huge Rhododendron, I cant imagine how old it is.
