'Summer afternoon. Summer afternoon. To me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.'
- Henry James
Some places ask you to slow down, and Ascott House is definitely one of them.
We spent a peaceful afternoon wandering through the gardens, taking in the beautifully planted borders, quiet corners and the feeling that time moves just a little more gently here. It was almost empty, just calm, making it the perfect place to switch off for a couple of hours.
It's one of those places that quietly wins you over, and by the time you leave, you're already planning your next visit.
