Monday 23rd June
You may have guessed we had stayed longer in Cornwall then we had planned. But we had not expected such good weather, and the area being such a beautiful place. But today, it was time to move on. We said our goodbyes to our marvellous host, Brian Rundle (B&B Penwood Forge) and headed north. We took the scenic route through Devon. And when in Devonshire, we just had to sample a proper Devonshire 'Cream Tea'. We enjoyed one at a place in the heart of Devon called Bickleigh Mill. It is here, on the banks of the pretty Exe River, that many a myth has arisen. Including the two Knights who met at the stone bridge and refused to give way. A fight ensued and one Knight had his head cut off. But remains wanting to fight now (and find his head) as a ghost. Real Monty Python stuff.
Onwards, we found a castle way up in the heights. The castle "burrow mump" In order to work off ten kilos of clotted cream, jam and scones, we decided to walk up the hill. Clearly, sheep have an easier time than we do climbing that bloody hill, as not only is the walk steep, it is also covered, covered, covered in sheep shit. The castle was underwhelming, but the smell was overpowering! However, the view amazing.
Onto Bath. We put off attacking the place this afternoon, we are gunna smash it tomorrow morning! But we have stopped in at a lovely B&B called Southwood House Farmhouse at Wick, just outside of ancient Bath. Another goody. Off to the Rose and Crown for couple of pints and dinner...cheers!
After this little feast of baked Camembert and seafood, that's white bait we had a good nights rest before hitting Bath.
Bath is the next edition
Cathngreg
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