Home for a while

We came home on Tuesday 1st June as we were in the R. Dart and due to be there again on Friday 11th with a not so good weather forecast in between. We decided to visit our daughter Carly in Manchester for a couple of days and (if we can find accomodation) even fit in a visit to the Lake District perhaps.

Prior to coming home we did manage a visit to Coleton Fishacre, a lovely house in beautiful grounds that was built for the D'Oyly Carte family (owners of Savoy Hotel and Theatre) in the 1930s. It is on the coast, not too far from Kingswear opposite Dartmouth so is a walkable distance from there.



Coleton Fishacre near Kingswear Devon

Yes, we were in Dartmouth at the time of their big fire last week. We were about 100 yds from the seat of the fire as it must have broken out but unaware at the time. By the time we were back on board Half Time the buildings were well ablaze and the fire appliances were arriving. Such a shame for some lovely old buildings to be destroyed in such a way. Not the best time of year for the traders there either.

Our blog may go quiet for a week or so until there is something to be worth entering on it again as we head across the Channel we hope.