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| We got back yesterday from a couple of days away from home--part holiday--part research for some paintings of the local area, so I can get some paintings done ready for the show at Welland.We stayed at The Rising Sun hotel, Cleeve Hill, nr Cheltenham where we had a room with this wonderful view.We cannot praise the staff at the hotel enough--from the time we checked in on Tuesday til we left yesterday every member of staff were so helpful and I'm sure we will be returning there for another break. |
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| It was a little overcast when we arrived--but the view was still breathtaking--you could see for miles. |
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| there was a lovely seating area with huge windows overlooking the views |
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| and lovely comfy sofas to sit on |
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| The Malvern Hills in the distance |
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| The food was excellent at the hotel---I'm sure we must have put on a few pounds while we were there--how could we resist this ginger pudding-which came with a chilli and toffee sauce and rum and raisin ice cream---it was scrummy combination which I will try at home sometime! |
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| We went into Bourton On The Water on the way home-and walked along the river that runs through the centre-we spotted lots of lovely trout in there and an eel as well. |
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| Such pretty scenery around Bourton |
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| The eel was a good 2 ft long--none of the local people we spoke to had ever seen an eel in there before! |
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| The Old Manse Hotel---looks lovely! |
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| We went onto Birdland and saw these cute little chaps---they were waiting to be fed---and were well fed up because their pool had been drained that day! |
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| Handsome Chap! |
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| Snowy Owl taking in the sunshine |
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| This little chap was called a frog mouth--for obvious reasons-- |
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| despite the sign saying she may bite-she was adorable and loved all the fuss she got from everyone |
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| It looks like I'm strangling her here! |
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| as well as lots of photos for reference for future paintings , the waitress kept us the tiny jam pots from breakfast--they are handy for holding the turps we use in class--we also picked up some beautiful pieces of treen from the local charity shops--absolute bargains--they cost a fortune at the craft fairs.I also found 4 ramekin dishes for my nephew Rhys who is a very keen (and very good cook) |
