Summer Reflections

The dappled light through the trees. Wildflowers growing in the hedgerows. Birdsong, butterflies and the ever-changing colours of the park. The joy of setting off for a walk without really knowing where the afternoon might take you.

Perhaps that’s one of the loveliest things about owning a holiday home here. You don’t have to cram everything into one precious week.

You can come for a long weekend. Stay for a few extra days. Escape when you fancy it. Wake up somewhere surrounded by nature and simply decide what feels good that day. There are adventures to be had, walks, exploring, days out and places to discover. There is just as much pleasure in doing very little at all.

This summer has given us so many of those golden moments. The kind that remind us why we fell in love with Warren Forest in the first place. The, summer isn’t quite finished yet.

There’s still a Bank Holiday weekend to enjoy, and September can bring some of the most beautiful days of the year — softer light, quieter paths and that wonderful late-summer warmth. The blackberries are beginning to ripen, the woodland is slowly starting to turn, and there is a gentle shift in the air as one season begins to make way for the next.

 So here’s to the last long days of summer. A putting competition, recovering lawns from the long-awaited rains and woodland walks, with sunny afternoons and evenings that invite you to stay outside just a little longer. And ultimately, to having somewhere to return to, whenever you need a little more nature, a little more space and a little more time.