I nearly missed this hiding among the violas in my pots. Tiny perfection and just the thing for this week's Cheering Up Mondays flower. More on the blog: https://bit.ly/4cjWtXr

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A grand country manor sits amid a sweeping lawn and carefully tended borders, framed by wooden pergolas and blossoming spring greenery in the heart of the Cotswolds. The historic estate is surrounded by rolling hills near Stroud, with a tranquil avenue leading the eye towards the honey-stone house typical of the region’s architecture. Mature trees and artfully arranged plantings create a classic English garden setting, blending formal structure with natural beauty. Visitors to this serene landscape often enjoy the peaceful spring atmosphere and the charm of a traditional country manor garden. #Cotswolds #EnglishGardens #HistoricEstate #CountryManor #SpringLandscape

Taken May 2021

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"The Cotswold Way National Trail follows the Cotswolds escarpment with its stunning views and charming villages from the beautiful Cotswold market town of Chipping Campden in the north, to the World Heritage City of Bath in the south."
https://www.cotswolds-nl.org.uk/exploring/the-cotswold-way-and-other-long-distance-paths/the-cotswold-way/

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Back when I heard Kerrin Egalka was leaving Compass Box and joining Cotswolds Distillery, I got curious. I didn't know much about English Whisky, but I have faith in Kerrin and figured Cotswolds must be doing something good if she was joining their team.

So I picked some up at auction - and it was great. Of course, that meant I started hunting for other expressions, and now another wave has arrived.

- Distillery Exclusive Madeira Cask
- 2017 Odyssey Barley
- Cotswolds Reserve
- Spanish Oak Matured

And a That Boutique-y Whisky Company bottling of a 3 year old Cotswolds.

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From this morning’s walk while the sun was still shining.

#Photography #Cotswolds #Hiking #Countryside #LeicaLUX