Much cooler morning but very snug in the Hilton.
Another late breakfast before setting off to the delightful village of Ampthill. Took time here to explore and continue to stock up on supplies.
Ampthill central!
A short distance away was the ruins of Houghton House, a mansion built for Mary Countess of Pembroke. The most impressive thing here was the outstanding position of the house.
Crossing county we past through the picturesque village of Woburn before arriving at Claydon House, the ancestral home of the Verny family.
"In the 1750s at his family seat in Buckinghamshire, Ralph Verney set out to create a country house of extraordinary grandeur that would dazzle his wealthy neighbours and outdo his political rivals. Thirty years on he was facing financial ruin.
Today the interiors that remain are among the most ambitious and lavish ever created in the 18th century.
Claydon has been occupied by the Verney family for more than 550 years; the place is a testament to their fascinating fluctuating fortunes, from their close involvement in the English Civil War to the family connection with Florence Nightingale."
Later drove to our overnight at Waddesdon.
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