English country manor

Is it a mirror or a window? Lovely garden design with stone planter.

Old Rectory, Northamptonshire, UK, The rectory belongs to Castle Ashby Estate and is once where the vicar lived for the Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene which stands near the main house.

England Travel Inspiration - Beautiful British Gardens: Coton Manor Gardens, Northamptonshire is one of the most beautiful places to visit to see a classic english country garden full of climbing roses and flowers galore. Why not plan your visit take a traditional afternoon tea in the courtyard and check out the pet flamingos in the gardens. If you love National Trust gardens then this garden is a must see on your next vacation to England. Pop over to my blog to see more photos of these…

On the coffee table in our living room at home, my mother has stacks upon stacks of The English Home magazine. I never used to be that interested in them; I found them boring compared to my even larger stack of British Vogue issues I had up in my study, but before I left for […]

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