Seaton

 We awoke to the news that us lucky double vaccers can now holiday abroad, but it will require a degree to fathom out which tests you need and when.

I had slept really well in the giant bed in the Dower House. Ian had not. I threw on a jumper and let Misty out of the patio doors. Very convenient.

Our patio doors flung open

Our seating area

We went round to breakfast at our allocated time of 9.15. There was another dog in there, Ted, but we knew where to sit as there was a bowl of sausage waiting with Misty’s name on. Awww!

The consensus (can there be a consensus of two?) is that the first breakfast at Kingston was the best. This one is second. The SSB comes in third. Very pleasant surroundings though. 

Due to Misty’s sore feet we had decided not to do a long walk, but to explore some of the nearby coastal villages. It was a great decision. First off we visited Seaton where, after a short walk along the promenade,  we discovered the Seaton tramway. We remembered this from a Kate Humble programme and decided to ride it. Dogs can travel for £1, but only downstairs. A nice man told us to park at the Colyton end, where it’s free, so we did. We bought our tickets, were given wristbands and leadbands, and were loaded up by a boy who looked about 12.

We all thoroughly enjoyed the ride. It takes you through Seaton wetlands where there are all manner of birds. The boy turned out to be the driver, but seemed very competent. We used the facilities in Seaton before hopping back on to go the other way. At the Victorian Station in Colyton we had a cream tea and an omelette before setting off again.

Next stop was Beer, a sweet little seaside town with a little river running down to the sea in a gutter

Misty enjoying the gutter

Beer railings

After Beer we drove to Branscombe beach, a hair raising experience along the narrow country lanes. It was another beauty.

We then made our weary way back to rest up before heading into Lyme for the 5th best fish and chips in the country (they are good!) which we ate on the Cobb.