Days away.

We have been away for four days. We were so fortunate to find a lakeside lodge, one of eight, all disabled friendly, within an hour and a half's journey.

There were ramps, wide doors, a wet room bathroom, grab rails etc.

Anyone who has tried to go on holiday with a disabled person will know how important these things are. Though of course, an able bodied person could enjoy this place also.

Below is the view from our lodge, overlooking this lovely lake where people are permitted to fish.

Having wonderful weather we sat out on the deck and read books, drank coffee and enjoyed time without phones or computers!

 Every now and then we had visitors, of the clucking kind...just checking to see if there were any crumbs.

Often on the deck rails we would see Nuthatches and other birds.

Our lodge was a small one, but with so much space inside. There were bigger ones but we loved this one. Immaculately clean, nicely furnished with good quality curtains and furniture, pretty crockery and a super kitchen recently renovated. Having a dishwasher and a washer/dryer made me very lazy!

 Although we didn't use them, there was an indoor pool and a games room free to use.

The current owners took over two years ago and have spent so much time and energy bringing this lovely place back to a superb standard.

There were hanging baskets and flower planters everywhere, just adding a special touch.

But for me, nothing could compare with that view.