I could hardly believe the weather this morning as I drove through the Cotswolds to meet a friend at Compton Verney  I've been meaning to go there for some time and can't believe what a treat I've been missing.

Imagine a wonderful gallery in this beautiful setting, with immaculately presented artworks, helpful, knowledgeable and friendly custodians who welcomed us personally as we entered each room.  Add to that a great cafe with home cooked, locally sourced food served by delightful staff and I'm sure that, like me, you'll wonder how it could have taken me so long to get there.

And I haven't even mentioned the art!