Monthly Archives: June 2012

Garden Tour in Oxfordshire, England

On Saturday, Andrew and his wife spent a very happy couple of hours wandering round the stunning gardens at Rousham Park in Oxfordshire.    This is a really peaceful old fashioned estate which is very non-commercial and there is no gift … Continue reading

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Georgian Mansion – Drenagh, Northern Ireland

This magnificent Georgian mansion, built by Charles Lanyon for the McCausland family in 1837, exudes elegance and grandeur.  From the exquisite period interiors to the handsome parkland setting, you can’t help but relax in the comfort of this beautiful home, … Continue reading

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Bodnant Garden in North Wales

During our weekend exploring north Wales, we had the great pleasure of visiting this amazing garden, lovingly nurtured over many years by the Aberconway family, who along with their loyal head gardeners Charles and Martin Puddle, have created over the … Continue reading

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Hillsborough Castle, Northern Ireland

On a recent visit to Northern Ireland, Andrew and Katherine Loyd had tea at Hillsborough Castle, a rambling two-storey Georgian mansion and the official residence of the Minister of State for NI and for the Royal Family when they are … Continue reading

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The Atholl, Edinburgh

Ken and I entertained some Russian clients to lunch at The Atholl last week, courtesy of the owners who generously hosted us.  What a stunning place!  I was not expecting such a chic and sophisticated property with such an amazing … Continue reading

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