Poolside

We have really enjoyed the pool since we arrived, it’s such a great addition to the house. The location, up the slope with views across the vineyards, is idyllic, so calm and peaceful - such a wonderful place to recharge your batteries.

We have had some really hot days so knowing we can go and cool down in the clear blue water is a very welcome thought. And as we are not sure how many more days we will get this summer to enjoy the pool we are making the most of it. We decided to have lunch up there, so I packed a picnic of bread, cheese, cold meats, cornichons (gherkins), and peaches for dessert, with enough water to make some tea - I will no doubt want a cup. The pool house does have a sink and toilet, but it uses well water, so I like to take our drinking water up with us. Brian also wanted to restock the fridge with beer, so he got the pleasure of carrying a crate of beers as well. Then we set off up the slope, with our picnic basket, books and magazines and made ourselves comfortable for the afternoon. I like to do 30 lengths before I get too comfortable, so I got straight into the slightly cooler water and get going. I soon found I had completed my target, think I need to up it slightly.

Here is a collection of videos from the pool taken over the past few weeks..