We had only booked for 2 nights but really wish it had been more. Rod and Jules have such an amazing home and we feel privileged to have been able to share it for even a couple of nights. The driveway with woodland either side offered glimpses of the river below, and as the drive opened out the imposing Georgian Manor House came into view, the red Virginia Creeper covered walls looked amazing in low the Autumn sunshine. Jules was on hand to welcome us, and once Covid checks and forms completed we were shown to our beautiful room, the Ascot Suite, complete with it's massive bed, beautiful period furniture and woodburner, which had already been lit and gave the room such a cosy feel despite its size! The bathroom was amazing, bigger than our living room at home, and featured a beautiful big clawfooted roll-topped bath and a massive, powerful shower unit. Again, period features all around, including thick wooden shutters on all of the windows. Various Teas, Coffees and Hot Chocolate were provided in the room along with a thermos of fresh milk and bottled water, plus toiletries in the bathroom... and to comply with Covid rules these were replenished by leaving the baskets on a table outside the room. Breakfast was pre-ordered the night before, with a great selection of items on offer. When we arrived at the breakfast room Rod was on hand to welcome us with piping hot drinks, while Jules was busy cooking our delicious food. After we had arrived the previous afternoon we'd gone for a stroll down to the river and discovered the ruins of an abandoned Church and at breakfast the following morning Rod was happy to fill us in on the history of it, along with the fascinating history of the house, its previous residents and told us where to find the ruins of the original Manor House built in the 1400s and abandoned in the early 1700s before the current house was built. And so boots were donned and explorations were started. Boulston Manor is an amazing place, with a fascinating history and the most warm, friendly and knowledgeable hosts. Thank you Jules and Rod for welcoming us into your HOME... We'll definitely be back x
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