Country Weekend: English Village Style
The country village and in particular the village pub are world-renowned in England.
Deservedly so.
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The country village and in particular the village pub are world-renowned in England.
Deservedly so.
The last few months have meant a few weekends in the countryside searching for a cottage – not for me but for my daughter and her new addition, Marloe. The truth is these quaint cottages and especially those in the Cotswold area too tempt me. She is looking for her version of Kate Winslet’s Rose Cottage in “The Holiday”. Imagine soft golden stonewalls with climbing roses and the palest dove grey painted door – I am sure you can already imagine.
Opening the front door and stepping down into a world of chintz and comfort is the antidote for a busy week in London. VIllage cottages have a don’t-mind-your-head– as you enter kind of vibe. They are so old fashioned, even with all the modern comforts offered today.
We have seen many adorable houses but not quite hers as yet.
This weekend it is another day of viewing with the delicious bonus of a pub lunch.
The village pubs are the best and the greedy girl in me could spend many days moving from lunch to tea to dinner. Travelling to London on vacation has to include a Cotswold getaway – even if it’s for the pub cuisine alone.
So I am planning what to wear.
I’m ...
Deservedly so.
The post Country Weekend: English Village Style appeared first on Vicki Archer.
The country village and in particular the village pub are world-renowned in England.
Deservedly so.
The last few months have meant a few weekends in the countryside searching for a cottage – not for me but for my daughter and her new addition, Marloe. The truth is these quaint cottages and especially those in the Cotswold area too tempt me. She is looking for her version of Kate Winslet’s Rose Cottage in “The Holiday”. Imagine soft golden stonewalls with climbing roses and the palest dove grey painted door – I am sure you can already imagine.
Opening the front door and stepping down into a world of chintz and comfort is the antidote for a busy week in London. VIllage cottages have a don’t-mind-your-head– as you enter kind of vibe. They are so old fashioned, even with all the modern comforts offered today.
We have seen many adorable houses but not quite hers as yet.
This weekend it is another day of viewing with the delicious bonus of a pub lunch.
The village pubs are the best and the greedy girl in me could spend many days moving from lunch to tea to dinner. Travelling to London on vacation has to include a Cotswold getaway – even if it’s for the pub cuisine alone.
So I am planning what to wear.
I’m ...
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