Frances Garnet Wolseley

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“… the small village of {{w|Ashurst Wood|Ashurstwood}} ... was once the meeting-place of many {{w|Bridle path|bridleway}}s, for in the midst of somewhat modern surroundings we see these narrow gipsy-frequented grass-grown lanes at intervals before coming to an especially practical signboard that directs us to Homestall, the late {{w|Thomas Dewar, 1st Baron Dewar|Lord Dewar}}'s old house.”

“There are charming avenues of {{w|Tilia × europaea|lime-tree}}s in the gardens of St. Mary's House ...A bedchamber above is named the "{{w|Spanish Armada|Armada}} Room," because of its paneled walls constructed from wood taken from these enemy ships. In the centre of each panel is a clever inlaid representation of one of these Spanish warships; picturesque objects, all of them, with their fine sails blown by the wind as they combat the waves.”