Is probably not the best way to approach an Admiral of the Fleet although what an Admiral of the Fleet was doing in Clifton I'm not too certain. However, as a first Baron and as the admiral who defeated the French in 1782, George Brydges Rodney was probably taking a well earned rest in one of the Hot Wells by the docks or possibly at the Clifton Spar Hotel. It is of little difference, because the house I saw today was a delightful cottage property probably dating back to that period. Unfortunately I am not an architectural historian but I suspect that this house was built against its neighbour and there was then a space between it and the next house on the corner. At some stage this space was infield and joined into this cottage, so making it a six bedroomed house. It's a pity it rained all day from start to finish but I'm pleased to say it didn't dampen my enthusiasm about the house but it did show up a couple of leaks which need attention, otherwise it will be ... Hello Sailor ...   more »