Last week was my family holiday. We have
never been a family to go abroad, instead opting to go rambling in our own back
yard.
This year we decided to go to The
Cotswolds, an area dubbed one of the most beautiful places in England, which
when we were having such perfect weather, we couldn’t be in a better place.
We were staying in a little country cottage; low ceilings, wooden beams and even a fire place- not that we were going to need that! As requested here is the link to the property.
The owner even left us some Jam. Proper country life, eh?
We were stayed in a village called North
Newington- well I say village, there was roughly 10 cottages, and a school. Oh
and a pub. I will tell you one thing about The Cotswolds, they LOVE their country
pubs. None of this 2 for 10, chain business. Proper country pubs, with home
cooked grub, and homebrewed beer. Now that’s what I’m talking about.
In the following days we took to the hills,
and became country bumpkins, trekking across fields with no maps, or clue where
we were going. Just let nature do the talking.
We even made a couple of friends.
Of course in this terribly English place, we had to do what the English do best, and stop for tea and cake. Even if it was 30 degrees!
I can’t describe enough how beautiful The Cotswolds
is. Every single building is a stunning thatched cottage with trailing ivy and
an abundance of glorious perfect prize winning flowers.
The Cotwolds is one of those places I can
just let go and feel free and easy... hence the scruffy t-shirt and no makeup!
Oh and another thing. They drive vintage
cars! I’m sold!
Of course, not one to pass up my chance to
cook, I whipped up a fresh salad with cod stuffed with pesto risotto and parmesan.
I will have to do it again and put up the recipe, as not one to blow my own
trumpet, but it was A-Mazing.
The weather defiantly helped make this
holiday, as it wouldn’t have been the same rambling in the country in the
pouring rain, however it is such a perfect, unspoilt part of the world that I’m
not sure anything could have dampened my spirits. However this is not the last
of my country adventure, so stay tuned for more soon...


This looks amazing, could you post a link to were you stayed?
ReplyDeleteOf course :) I've edited the post to include it, but here is the link too http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p439860 x
DeleteWhat a beautiful place and yes share the cod recipe wih us.
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Will do :) x
DeleteThis looks absolutely divine! I've always wanted to go to the Cotswolds! You still look gorgeous without makeup on!
ReplyDeleteLovely blog!
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Aw thanks! Literally didn't have a care in the world that day :) x
DeleteAww, this looks so pretty! Sounds like you had a brilliant time :)
ReplyDeleteKaz at Sunshine Days x
Wow what a beautiful place! Shame I missed it when I was last in the UK, but definitely on my list of places to visit :)
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such a pretty place, looks so peaceful! makes me want to visit the cotswolds.
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Defiantly is worth a visit. I think it is best during the summer, as there isn't alot to do in terms of activities, its very much exploring the countryside. x
DeleteI just found your blog, it's awesome. Keep it up!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like such a picturesque trip, everything seems so much more relaxed and friendly in the country.
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Oh my goodness, this is just gorgeous! I love that you travel 'in your backyard' i've been doing the same after moving out to Colorado!
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That salad does look amazing. I look forward to the recipe.
ReplyDeleteI don't like a million miles from the Cotswold and I have to agree it is beautiful x
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