InvictaMoto's Family Travels

Another weekend and another "staycation" drive out. This time to Standen House, another National Trust managed property. This one is special as the finest example of the William Morris' Arts and Crafts movement at the end of the 19th century. The house is as it would have been with the dining room restored to "as is" from from the 1920's. It took a while to get there with the route TomTom decided on. Only 71 miles but it took nearly an hour and a half. Only the ground floor is open as the upstairs isn't wide enough to allow social distancing. As with any property trying to stay open during the pandemic and aftermath, public safety is a top priority. Entry is by pre-booked ticket (booked online) with limited numbers and timed entry. There was a small queue to get into the house itself, controlled by a traffic light system and a one way route around the ground floor. William Morris Arts & Crafts Wallpaper William Morris Arts & Crafts Wallpaper As w

Dare to dream? "Please note that your refund in the queue now and you shall receive your funds in account with in next 02 weeks. Once again apologies for delay as the number of refunds and cancellation are very high therefore it is taking longer than expected." Two weeks eh?

Today we are at Scotney Castle. When you can't go anywhere as there is still Covid-19 everywhere or if you go you quarantine for 14 days when you return, staycation is the only option. For us. Stay at home and venture out to places for day trips. Staycation has extended now to mean staying in your own country not just at home. The castle is about an hour's drive from home and we had booked entry time of 1130. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/scotney-castle

Another month comes along and still waiting for any idea of a refund. Even the charge back claim with MasterCard seems to have got nowhere. (It's just a case of copy and paste each month!!)