Stourhead in Wiltshire. We loved to come here 30 years ago in the spring for the azaleas and rhododendrons. Just as lovely in the summer and so peaceful despite the car park being filled to overflowing (on a Monday too!).

Originally owned by the Hoare family of Hoare's Bank, London and given to the National Trust in 1946 by Sir Henry, 6th Bt Stourton, because there was no direct heir, his only son having died in 1916 in World War I. The son Harry saw this place for the last time in July that year whilst on leave before going to Palestine where he was fatally wounded. I hope it looked as lovely as this.