You may be interested to know that following a meticulous two-year restoration under new ownership, Dumbleton Hall, Joan’s familial home, has re-opened its doors. The historic Grade II listed building has been restored to its former glory as an elegant country manor hotel.

Hotel magazine describes it as having ‘interiors shaped by its storied past, locally sourced food and an inviting and convivial atmosphere, the newly refurbished hotel offers guests a quintessential English countryside stay.‘

Read more and enjoy some beautiful photographs on the Hotel Magazine website.

If you are feeling truly inspired bookings can be made direct on the hotel website.