Letting our host know our eta was delayed due to M26, & M25 road traffic, she returned my call en route.
Our host met us at her farmhouse (self built/restored, 4th generation farmers), & directed us to unmade roadway into woodland glade containing a single delightful Shepherd's cottage.
Demonstrated working induction hobs, along with the underfloor heating (microwave, & fridge present too). Great, hot power shower in bathroom.
All as described, enough wood provided for two night's BBQs, & kindling collectable within woodland (also took old newspaper, & BBQ-useful tools from home).
Idyllic spot to watch small herd of bullocks, & two sheep through gate into adjacent field of permanent pasture, & listen to bird song.
Lovely breakfasts provided to self-cater, including many locally sourced products. Brought most other food in cool boxes with us. However, ventured into Bradford on Avon to explore, & there is a Co-op near the centre, with parking found further away near railway station. We shopped at Sainsbury's a short drive out of town for a BBQ on second night.
Lucky with the weather too.
There were a few high-flying aircraft.
Our purpose was to attend a garden party at University of Bath to celebrate Vice-Chancellor's retirement.
We also enjoyed a sung eucharist by the Girl's Choir, & lay clerics at Bath Abbey, & coffee, & delightful savouries at The Pump Rooms, including an iced glass of Bath spar water, listening to accomplished piano playing.