Needing a break

The last few weeks have been manic, what with Waz departing, the art market to prepare for, my bosses bombshell that she is leaving..... so much change, and not much of it the kind you can anticipate. We are both tired, and in real need of a holiday. Not sure when that will happen, as we have to get through a funeral first and the arrival back in the country of Dave's parents, so it may not happen this year. But as least we have something to look forward to......

We have booked a fantastic place down in South Hams in devon for our 4th Wedding anniversary in February. Here is the bumpf about it....

The property:
... a mile from Aveton Gifford, two very special places to stay within what was once a small family estate: an exceptionally well converted barn and a remarkable Grade II listed former music room. 300 yards down a tree-lined track off a lane, they flank a large pretty enclosed suntrap courtyard with fountain, flowers and flowering shrubs, shared with the friendly owners. Just outside the courtyard is a lawned walled garden (also enclosed) with camellias, fig and walnut trees, leading to another garden and 6 grassy acres with big trees to sit under. Spring water.

The Music Room is magnificent: detached, huge and incredibly romantic, once home to concerts and recitals, brilliantly converted. Three steps up to entrance into open-plan living/dining/kitchen with vaulted stucco ceiling, four massive arched windows with stained glass border running the length of the room (46' x 19') generating light and colour, polished wooden floor (rugs), large open fireplace, comfy sofa, home cinema, books, CD player, MP3/iPod; smart, discreet, fitted kitchen area (dishwasher, microwave); door to bathroom (suite with 5’ moulded bath plus bath-shower). The bedroom is the stage (up 3 steps), with 5' four-poster bed, all stunningly presented and lit.

And here are the pictures.....



















I can't wait!