Alton to Prestbury via Ilam.

Great walk around the beautiful garden, breakfast, then time to say goodbye to Chris and Margaret who are lovely hardworking people. Took photos of the cupboard made from a hollow tree trunk - hope we can find a tree big enough at home.
Drove via back roads and through gorgeous villages. Actually drove through farm properties - just like home - through the high country of Ilam.
Ilam is in the Staffordshire Peak District. We visited Ilam Hall and walked around the huge gardens.
Had lunch at Congleton and almost had my fingernails done but they were busy! After lunch decided to continue via little lanes and side roads. First corner we turned we arrived at a beautiful lake with ducks, swans, and an ice-cream van! Photo opportunity after having an ice cream each and they were lovely to eat on such a sunny day in Siddington.
Found Prestbury to be a bit tired and quite a number of buildings need a lick of paint. We checked into the hotel which is lovely and had dinner in-house. The dinner deal was amazing and I had roast duck & pear salad.Read more