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 doesn't need to shout for your attention. It quietly wins you over, and by the time you leave, you're already planning your next visit.
