Small and perfectly formed

The cabin we stayed in at Downash Wood Treehouses couldn’t have been better named and it was a perfect place to escape to for a long weekend.

And it was pretty special on the inside too, though if I’m perfectly honest the pink fluffy artwork and ceiling light weren’t my cup of tea.

The kitchen fitted snugly alongside the bathroom, and it was great to have a proper oven.

And in between the bedroom area and the kitchen there was a small lounge area, but given the weather it got very little use during our stay.

Who’d have known what to expect from the outside?

On the other side though, that really was where the magic was. On the decking there was a table and chairs, a couple of adirondack chairs, a firepit BBQ and the big draw a wood fired hot tub. Which we made plenty of use of, we were less successful with the firepit BBQ though, apparently setting and tending to one fire was plenty enough for MOH.

A great weekend away, a great place and we almost didn’t notice that we didn’t have the internet. Almost.

Post Comment Love 16-18 July

Welcome to this week’s #PoCoLo - a friendly linky which I co-host with Suzanne, where you can link any post published in the last week. We know you’ll find some great posts to read, and maybe some new-to-you blogs too, so do pop over and visit some of the posts linked and share some of that love. If you were here last week it was great to have you along, if you’re new here this week we’re pleased you’re here.

And breathe. Once again I’m taking some leave, but even though my leave year starts in April and I’ve already had two weeks off, this is the first of this year’s leave. I’m getting the hang of it, and I’m really looking forward to it. I must have sensed I’d need some time off, as the place we’ve booked is wifi-free and is basically a cabin in a field. I’m hoping it’s not basic though, and I’m looking forward to making full use of the wood-fired hot tub. The weather forecast for the weekend is looking promising too, let’s hope it’s close to being correct.

I’ll leave you with a picture of the clematis in my garden which is having its best year ever.

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The return of the Loo Series

Yes, it’s been a while but y’know, lockdown. It’s not exactly been the time to be out, let alone be out snapping pictures in loos. But last week we headed into the City for a meal at the city version of Bar Douro - so it was always likely to be photograph-able.

And though it was small, it didn’t disappoint.

So many different patterns, but mostly as you’d expect blue and white. The light fittings were unique too - that’s the metal sphere in the photo below.

And yes, a mask wearing Loo Series entry.