Larch Cottage with Sal

Back to The Lakes with Sal, I thought it was never going to happen! She needed to get away for some peace and relaxation as this year and the last month in particular had been very hard for her. Her dad's funeral was very moving and all the preparations that her and James did turned it in to a celebration of his life. Tears were shed all round but there was also plenty of laughter. We all went to The Red Lion in Grenoside after the service and raised a glass or two in his memory.

We had intended going to Lowther Castle but when we turned up, the main car park was full and the large additional car park was almost full as well. It then dawned on us that the Lost Castle Adventure Playground had just reopened so we beat a hasty retreat and decided on a visit to Larch Cottage Nurseries in Melkinthorpe instead.

It is classed as a garden centre but as the photos show, it is much much more than that. It has the most delightful cafe and to our surprise, it was open for business. We both had a cappucino before exploring the many nooks and crannies of the gardens. We always say that we will have some lunch there but never seem to get round to it, maybe next time.

It was great to be up in The Lakes with Sal again and to see her relaxing and having a smile on her face.