We altered our plans slightly when Bob and Mandy suggested we meet them for lunch at the Falkland Arms at Great Tew – another fine example of an idyllic country inn.
Newton Grove…
We decided to stay on a local CL SIte, Newton Grove at South Newington.
Facilities are limited to fresh water, full waste and chemical facilities set in a large well-kept field.
Newton Grove,,,
No electric hookups but John was busy manufacturing a solar charging unit with battery and inverter for future guests to utilise. A number of picnic tables and a chiminea adorn the edge of the field and the very helpful owner John had left us with a small supply of wood.
The Naked Chef…
After visiting the Falkland Arms, Bill (the naked chef) and Mandy invited us to their place near Woodstock for a BBQ.
On returning to Newton Grove, we made full use of the chiminea and chopped some additional fuel from the wood just behind, watching the local bats feasting on insects. Both pyrotechnic events passed without damage to people or property…