How I love arriving
for the first time in a new holiday venue. It's probably why we so often go for
touring type holidays, where you arrive in a new location every couple of days.
This week, we're staying in the same place all week, enjoying th
I love the suspense
of finding the right location and following the ominous directions provided by
the lettings company. The excitement of managing the key lock combination and
turning the key to open your temporary front door. The adventure of exploring
and choosing rooms and peering into hidden cupboards and secret cubbyholes. The
satisfaction of meticulously unpacking into unfamiliar wardrobes and lining up
your personal possessions on shelves in a room which will become home for the
next 7 days. The curiosity of browsing the guest information, discovering facts
about the area and planning days out and adventures to be had. And finally the
relief of pouring the first holiday drink, curling up on the oversized armchair
in front of the log burner, surrounded by antiques and local art work and
anticipating a week of relaxation, exploration and nature stretching out in
front of you.
Tonight we arrived
in the dark and I can't wait to wake up tomorrow and see the house, the garden
and the village in daylight. It will be like arriving all over again. Although I can laugh now, following instructions that say 'follow the stream and keep the chapel on your left. Turn right when you see the sign for Wick Cottage. Head down the gravel track with the ducks on your right', was not particularly helpful in the pitch black, especially with the kids in the back of the car asking incessantly 'Where is the cottage?' And let's not mention the half of a mile I had to reverse down the tiny country lane, because I came across a lorry, without being able to see a thing. Did I mention I was sole driver this time round and that I hate driving in the dark?! Phew, We're here now and the barn conversion is gorgeous, peaceful and beautifully decorated. I'd highly recommend a visit.... here's the link...…
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