Nestled in the Carmarthenshire countryside, Dinefwr is a grand estate boasting a medieval castle, a stately home and a 100-acre nature reserve home to a host of wildlife.
Dinefwr
London walks: Hampstead Heath and Kenwood House
One of my favourite London walks, this circular stroll takes you across the wilds of Hampstead Heath from the overground station to pretty Kenwood House and back.
Sintra: Quinta da Regaleira
Nestled in the lush green hills surrounding Sintra, the extraordinary Quinta da Regaleira is a stately home quite unlike any other.
Layer Marney Tower
Conceived as a grand Tudor palace to rival Hampton Court, only its tower made it past the design stage. It's the tallest Tudor tower in the UK.
Dyffryn Gardens in Summer
The wild flowers and the restored Italian gardens were especially lovely as I paid my annual visit to this stately home and gardens in the Vale of Glamorgan.
Dyffryn Gardens in spring
This gorgeous National Trust property in the Vale of Glamorgan boasts extensive grounds and lovely Edwardian gardens.
Little Old World 