A couple days ago,
I returned to Dunster, a small community,
which has kept much of its old fashioned charm,
such as its quaint cottages with cobbled pavements.
Dunster can boast to having its own castle,
which dominates as its built on a hill.
Whilst re-exploring the small town/village,
I made my way to a walled garden,
which is overlooked by the neighbouring church.
The garden is surrounded by a very high wall,
although fairly open in the centre, its surrounded by flowerbeds,
and occasionaly,
you stumble across a partly secluded stone bench,
which has been well weathered with time.
The garden has other similar stonework,
a pillar supporting a Sundail,
birdbaths, & garden statues.
All, adding to the charm of this sheltered haven.
There are also plenty of benches to just sit & stare,
to take in the tranquility of this lovely place.
Further character is added with a few ancient trees.
Either knarled & twisted,
or broken down to a tree stump,
& left to weather the elements.
But, for other interest,
there is plenty of shrubs,
spring flowers.
The traditional rose beds
still have to flourish,
but this will wait until later into the year.
Here, I witnessed my first sighting of the season of a Magnolia flower,
out in full bloom.
I have two of these beautiful trees in my garden,
although well budded, they have not reached this stage yet.
On preceeding through another walled area,
I came out to a round building called the Dovecote,
besides another older building.
In ancient times,
I believe this whole area use to be part of a nunnery.
A very enjoyable afternoon,
& most fortunate with the weather,
as rain stayed away while exploring.
Finally, a perfect end,
a cream tea taken in Tessa's Cafe.
Well recommended!
