Island Life Magazine Ltd June/July 2010 | Page 109

country life Island Life - June/July 2010 It provides one of the most spectacular most of the idyllic surroundings. splashes of early summer colour anywhere on the Island. I have been invited along by John and at first sight. Fields you can imagine rolling down as a kid; tip-toe walks Di Cleaver to their Newnham Farm, through woodland with a surprise at a 320-acre estate on the outskirts of every fork. Swans nesting on top of a among picturesque woodland with the Binstead, stretching down towards lake that is crammed with carp, and sun glistening off one of eight lakes, Quarr Abbey. fished by just 14 fortunate invited A carpet of bluebells spread out as a huge variety of wildlife make the Visit our new website - www.visitislandlife.com The setting is quite breathtaking guests. 109