Situated about a mile from Torquay sea front is the delightful village of Cockington.
It's a place where thatch is the order of the day
not to mention the clip clop of the horse and cart.
The gardens, everywhere, are little treasures.
(Although...someone does need spelling lessons!!)
We had a very pleasant lunch at ' The Drum', which was almost deserted!
That done, we took a wander around this lovely environment.
The rose garden was past its best but there were still one or two snippets of beauty.
And the church bells were ringing to celebrate a wedding.
The trees here are beautiful too.
I always take a fancy to living in this gorgeous house!
This stunning clump of Rudbeckia caught my eye!
And unlike in our garden, the palms here have survived the harsh winter.
We certainly enjoy our once a year visit to Cockington !
It's Torbay's little 'jewel' and well worth a visit.
Oh what a lovely place, really enjoyed the pictures and the tour around.
ReplyDeleteMantha xx
That rudbeckia is brilliant - makes my ten spikes look a bit pathetic.
ReplyDeleteLovely little village in spite of the spelling! If I see anything like that I am afraid I point it out (once a teacher, always a teacher).
To hell with the spelling, give me the cream tea! xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place. You are lucky to live in a pretty part of the country.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeously pretty little place. Lovely photos! M x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous pix, Sal! Far better than my efforts of Cockington! We usually walk up the meadow walk from the seafront to the gardens, that's also a lovely walk, along the boardwalk and by a little stream - perhaps for another time for you and your camera!
ReplyDeleteMargaret P
Ah, this time last year I was on holiday there - and it is a lovely little village. I had a lovely meal at The Drum with an old uni friend who I hadn't seen for 37 years! And all thanks to your post on Cockington last year!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely setting for a wedding. Lovely photos, Sal, I particularly like the one with the yellow rose set against the lichen covered trellis.
ReplyDeleteIt really is a little bit of Old England....I'm surprised it isn't used for a murder-mystery on TV!
ReplyDeleteBest place for a scone too.....