Recently we had a few days away in Somerset and one of the places that we visited was Dunster Castle.
The tropical garden shown below was in quite a sun trap and for early October the plants looked remarkably well.
As well as the tropical garden in which to sit and enjoy a drink, there was also a wooded walk alongside a small stream.
I overheard one of the staff telling someone that she had seen a kingfisher that morning but I'm afraid that we were out of luck.
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It looks absolutely beautiful. You are right that the gardens are in excellent condition for October. Oh to have a lovely garden...
ReplyDeleteWe were lucky with the weather whilst we were away too, CJ
DeleteLovely garden, lovely photos. I'm eyeing up your photos and hesitating over buying a new camera... The first photo in ths post is really crisp. Is it taken with your Panasonic Lumix FZ72?
ReplyDeleteAll the photos were taken with FZ72 Mark,
DeleteIdyllic. Would love to visit.
ReplyDeleteIt was quite warm too sitting in the garden without a coat, Tpals
DeleteI mentioned before that we stayed just outside Dunster a few years ago, I wish we'd visited the castle now after seeing your photos. It looks more like a summer's day than an autumn one.
ReplyDeleteDoesn't it, Jo we were very lucky. Did you look at the photos on my website as they show the view across the Bristol Channel from the castle walls
DeleteI hadn't, but I have now. It looks really lovely.
DeleteLove that tall garden wall and iron bridge over the stream, Sue :-) I agree, this year the gardens are looking great longer with the advantage we can work in them longer too ;-) Pity you missed the Kingfisher (never seen one) but nice to hear it was there on your visit. Enjoy your weekend :-)
ReplyDeleteWe've had several views of kingfishers in flight, Shirl and I've looked down binoculars at one perching but my goal is to take a photo of one - as long as it's not over our pond!
DeleteLove your last picture, my dream environment - what I would give to have an area like in my own garden
ReplyDeleteMe too Elaine, Did you see the streamside views in the photos on my web page?
DeleteI love the first picture. Really beautiful garden! But your last picture is absolutely raising my 'green living' spirit. Thank you for sharing
ReplyDeleteNature is uplifting isn't it Endah?
DeleteWhat a lovely place to have visited. I can imagine that Somerset in October is quite a nice place to be!
ReplyDeleteWe apparently have a Kingfisher that lives along the river by my house but it's elusive too!
One day I will photograph a kingfisher, Angie - I really really will!
DeleteIt looks wonderful. Mike & I have already made an early new years resolution to visit more gardens next year.
ReplyDeleteAnother garden we visited on the same break will be posted about soon, Jo
DeleteBeautiful place. You can feel the warmth in the first photo.
ReplyDeleteIt was amazing for the time of year Alain.
DeleteOh....sighs....how beautiful....and SUNSHINE you say???? What's that?xxxx
ReplyDeleteThat was a couple of weeks ago now, Snowbird
DeleteI love Dunster Castle, but I don't remember that bridge at all! Lovely shot of it, all those trees.
ReplyDeleteIt was down through the woods and over the stream at the bottom. The stream ran to the watermill
DeleteSue, I liked this Garden, especially your last photo with bridge and willow!
ReplyDeleteHave a nice weekend!
Thank you and you too Nadezda
DeleteLooks like the weather was really good, and lovely photos!
ReplyDeleteIt was Kelli, unlike today in Lancashire!
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