Diary: Montacute House

To Montacute House and Gardens (National Trust) today.

We're in the Meadow at Montacute House 

After walking with the sheep in the meadow surrounding the house and gardens (above picture), we decided to visit the adjacent village of Montacute. We ended up in the Kings Arms Inn, an historic and atmospheric hotel somewhat marred by:

- tabloid jokes hanging between the spirits dispensers behind the bar,

"I haven't spoke to my wife in years. Didn't want to interrupt her."

- a cold draft from the open front door which forced Clare to move her armchair, for which she was duly reprimanded by the woman behind the bar,

"Could you please move that back, you're blocking access."

- and signs in the toilet asking residents to keep quiet late at night, warning,

"Swearing will not be tolerated."

OK. Glad that's sorted then.