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[AD] Our luxurious Cornish treehouse at @wrinklers [AD] Our luxurious Cornish treehouse at @wrinklerswood was a cosy cocoon of gorgeousness inside - both super comfy and beautiful to look at. It's quite incredible that this level of style and glamour is possible up in a tree! We loved the skylight above the bed so we could lay awake at night gazing at the stars, and with floor-to-ceiling picture windows on three sides it really felt like we were completely immersed in nature. There are subtle touches of Africa around the treehouse, which is named "Chui" after the Swahili word for leopard. Owners James and Alex lived in Tanzania for many years, and have injected their love of Africa into the very essence of the treehouse. It brought back memories of our own safaris, including that time Hubbie was mock charged by a leopard in Kenya! Staying at Wrinklers Wood was an altogether more relaxing experience, with the most exotic wildlife being the peacocks that we heard calling from across the valley. If you're thinking about a romantic weekend away far from the bustle of daily life, then this charming treehouse certainly ticks all the boxes. There was a small kitchen with everything we needed, and an en-suite shower room with better water pressure than we have at home. There's a pretty cool view from the shower too! #wrinklerswood #cornwall #glamping #treehouse #mytinyatlas #travelstoke #instatravelling #roomwithaview #luxurytravel #boutiqueescape #boutiquetravel #wildernessretreat #luxetravel #roominspiration #luxuryworldtraveler #selfcateringholiday
[AD] We finally found some bluebells! And they wer [AD] We finally found some bluebells! And they were all ours for a few days. We stayed in this incredible new treehouse at @wrinklerswood not far from St Agnes up on the north Cornish coast. Built dramatically into the side of a secret valley, the cabin makes you feel like you're living right up in the treetops. As well as all the mod cons, it had its own bluebell wood too - wild luxe at its finest! Each morning we awoke to birdsong and tiptoed out onto our veranda, steaming mug of coffee in hand. From our lofty perch we watched as woodpeckers, jays, and squirrels hopped from branch to branch right in front of our eyes. Down below in the valley, deer ambled silently through in search of breakfast. Which reminded us we had bacon butties with our names on sizzling away in the kitchen. #cornwall #glamping #treehouse #thisisthelife #cornwalllife #glampinguk #cornwallglamping #lovecornwall #stagneshead #treehouseukholiday #mytinyatlas #travelphotography #travelstoke #instatravelling #PhotoOfTheWeek #NGTUK #roomwithaview #luxurytravel #wildernessretreat #luxetravel #roominspiration #luxuryworldtraveler #uniquehotels
The real highlight of our Devon trip was of course The real highlight of our Devon trip was of course the impossibly quaint cottage we stayed in...because it's never just a bed for the night! This is Wigham Cottage, hidden in a secluded valley down narrow winding roads lined with those famous Devon hedges. The nearest village is Morchard Bishop, famed for having the longest continuous row of thatched cottages in England. Our cottage is part of a 14th-century Devon cob and stone longhouse, and was once host to Parliamentarian General Thomas Fairfax during the Civil War (yeah, that sort of thing excites me!). There are plenty of wooden beams, window seats, and of course a wood-burning fire to keep us snug in the evenings (and dry out wet clothes!). There’s a heated outdoor pool too, which we had to try out despite the rain. Bliss. The owners next door are super-friendly yet discrete, and left us a scrumptious cream tea to munch through when we arrived. Cake will always win us over! #devon #cottagelife #morchardbishop #wighamcottage #lovedevon #visitdevon #visitengland #visitbritain #selfcatering #holiday2021 #staycation #travelpr travelstoke #instatravel #travelgram #thatchedcottage
I've always felt Dartmoor was a slightly mysteriou I've always felt Dartmoor was a slightly mysterious, almost foreboding place, especially when the mists come swirling around and local legends get your imagination working on overdrive. Yet if you love history or are into archaeology, then you'll be right at home amongst the ancient settlements that are dotted across the rolling moors. Here in the heart of Dartmoor at the tiny hamlet of Postbridge, this is one of the best examples of a clapper bridge in the UK. Dating back to medieval times, the bridge would have been used by packhorses to cross the river. Today it's a favourite with goons like us who like to pose for photos. Fascinating fact (no, really!), this particular bridge appears in Britain's very first road atlas which was drawn up in 1675! #dartmoor #devon #devonlife #lovedevon #lovebritian #visitengland #postbridge #clapperbridge #packhorsebridge #history #travelblogger #beautifulplaces #moorland #travepr #stravelstoke #instatravel #visitbritian
May is bluebell month, so we went hunting for them May is bluebell month, so we went hunting for them down in Dartmoor. First stop was Holwell Lawn, just below the famous Hound Tor, which for a couple of weeks each year is carpeted in blue. Alas, we were slightly too early, despite bluebells being out pretty much everywhere else in the country! With constant rain and the absence of bluebells threatening to ruin the Devon part of our trip, we headed to the woods around Burrator Reservoir in SW Dartmoor for a bit of shelter. And lo and behold (who even says that these days?!), we found some elusive bluebells! They weren't quite in full bloom, but meandering through the forest surrounded by the promise of blue lifted the spirits. Burrator is a fantastic place to spend half a day exploring if you're in Dartmoor. The reservoir itself isn't much to write home about, but there are dozens of woodland trails to discover, complete with hidden waterfalls and historic bridges. The ancient trees are covered in the most incredible moss, making it feel quite magical and a little spooky. It's the sort of place you'd expect to come across Gandalf, or even a few wood elves! #burrator #dartmoor #devon #devonlife #lovedevon #visitdevon #visitengland #travelgram #instatravel #travelpr #lovedartmoor #travelblogger #traveluk #beautifulplaces
What comes to mind when you think of mid-Devon? Fo What comes to mind when you think of mid-Devon? For us it's cream teas 🍰 (jam then cream!), rolling hills, and enormous hedges crammed full of wildflowers 🌺 (like in this pic, which is titled "startled by pigeon in tree", taken during a walk from our cute cottage). What doesn't usually come to mind is ☔☔RAIN☔☔. Enough to quench the thirst of a thousand deserts and send all wildlife within a 50 mile radius scampering for shelter. Whilst we've been down here the county has seen more wet stuff falling from the sky than it's had at this time of year in decades. There are probably some statistics that warrant the roll out of the "before records began" label. The owners of our cottage even had to drain the swimming pool as it was overflowing with so much water. People often wonder why Brits harp on about the weather so much, but when enjoyment of a well-earned holiday is determined by the inconsistent and unpredictable whim of the clouds up above, we can perhaps be forgiven. It's why we love going abroad so much for guaranteed sun. 🌞 Yet the weather hasn't dampened our spirits. It's still incredible and such a privilege to finally be away from home, back out in the big wide world. So we've braved the deluges and been out exploring. More on that to come, but for now, we have a date with some colossal homemade scones and a roaring log fire to dry our soggy socks. To be continued... #rainraingoaway #devonlife #holidayvibes #lovedevon #devon #staycation #ukbreak #devonscenery #morchardbishop #middevon #travelblogger #travelpr #visitengland #lovebritain #travelstoke #travelgram #instatravel #traveldeep #beautifulplaces
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