Focusing on history-rich interiors, the popular instagram channel MyOldPub is a treasure trove of inspiring and calming period cottage decor from Kate’s beautiful 16th century former inn in Hertfordshire. From rustic wood beams to roaring open fires here’s a look at Myoldpub‘s stunning period cottage:
Unlike The Monarch’s official residences such as Buckingham Palace or Windsor Castle, Sandringham House, located in Norfolk, is a private residence and is typically home to the Royals at Christmas time, where the whole family convenes for a festive celebration. This post takes a look inside Sandringham House, past and present:
Birkhall has been King Charles’ Scottish House for over twenty years, after inheriting ownership from his grandmother The Queen Mother. Every year, from July to September, Charles and his wife, Camilla, holiday at the sprawling country estate. Though the home is a private property, there have been many peeks inside over the years. Here’s a …
As an island, Great Britain has no shortage of coastal views; from Land’s End to John O’Groats, the white cliffs of Dover to the rugged Hebrides. Today we’re taking a look at the coastal cottages of Cuckmere Haven, offering picturesque views of the Seven Sisters Cliffs:
As we look back on the remarkable reign of Britain’s longest reigning monarch, this post takes a look at The Queen’s Houses. From the townhouse she was born in, to the castle she passed away in, this is a complete history of Queen Elizabeth II’s Homes:
Now that autumn has arrived unfashionably early, with storms and floods reported in various spots across the northern hemisphere, let’s eek out what is left of summer with some dreamy outdoor scenes at Chalfield Manor; a charming medieval estate open to the public:
As Her Majesty is due to receive her fifteenth Prime Minister, this time at her summer residence, this post takes a look inside Balmoral Castle; the Royal Family’s private Scottish estate:
‘An Englishman’s home is his castle’ isn’t just an idiom, it’s a way of life. The traditional English home is a tapestry of particular quirks that not only make for an eye-pleasing design but has become a symbol of one’s identity, and in a country where social class is so innately ingrained in the nation’s lifeblood, …
Some places evoke a feeling way beyond its mere four walls; cosy cottages, grand Georgian estates or, perhaps most evocative of all, fairytale castles. As the birthplace of the archetypal fairytale castle, it is no surprise Europe is bursting with the kind of enchanting turrets and towers that put Disney to shame. One place that …
We know The Queen was born in her maternal grandparent’s Mayfair townhouse, which is now lost to history, but the London home The Queen grew up in has largely been forgotten. Here is a look inside 145 Piccadilly – The Queen’s Childhood Home:
At the southern boarder of Somerset proudly stands Tintinhull House; a 17th century British Manor House surrounded by extraordinary gardens. The former farmhouse is now owned and operated by the National Trust who open the property out to the public on selected days throughout the summer. Here is a closer look at the stunning Grade …
It’s an aesthetic known the world over, from the idyllic scenes in Agatha Christie or G.K. Chesterton novels to the kitsch vibes in China’s Thames Town – a whole town built to replicate England’s charming village homes. English cottages elicit a calming and familiar feeling paired with beautiful architecture and cheery gardens. Here is a …
