Friday 8 July 2011

Peek?


No, can't show you yet*. 

But you might want to walk with me through the neighbourhood. We'll step out of the little house with its thrilling Sold sign, wander along to Lizzie's house to collect her and her dogs, and stroll up the lane.....


Maybe we can say hello to the neighbours....


We can look at the scenery and listen to the birds....


If we look beyond the horse, we can watch the deer leaping the fence....



We'll amble past the cottages on the path with the walnut tree. Good for windfalls in autumn.


Then we must climb a little. Come on, you know you can; it will be worth the effort.


Past what Lizzie terms the Auntie oak.


And higher yet, watching for little ears popping up from the bracken as the shy deer watch us pass by.


Or big ears and curious faces....


Up and up, until we can see the sea, and Wales across the water.


And then we can see the next village.


We'll have lunch there, I think, before we go back by another route.



There are so many lovely walks like this near my little house! I plan to move into it in just over two weeks' time.

I hope you'll come again.

*No house-peeking, not until all contracts have been signed, sealed and delivered!

39 comments:

Anonymous said...

Rachel, it looks utterly marvellous. You will have such a good time when you move there, think of all the walks you can do and pictures you can take...

My Farmhouse Kitchen said...

what a beautiful spot....lucky you !!!

John said...

Oh, happy, happy, happy, happy. Even more gorgeous than I had imagined. I know the ball detector/retriever is ready to get to work.

Arthur Ransome said...

Oh, it's beautiful! How much fun you'll have just looking at how lovely it is! And so soon - marvellous! I can't tell you how glad I am for you.

the veg artist said...

That looks cute, but it's only a tiny part of it! The area looks lovely, too, and you can see the sea (and Wales - wave to me!!!) from the top!
I hope you're sleeping better now that you've found somewhere.

Anonymous said...

Oh, my heart beat faster as I looked at each photo... It looks like a wonderful neighbourhood!

Mary Ann Tate said...

OMG...it looks wonderful. I hope you share more pictures with us of your walks.

Frances said...

Oh Rachel you little tease!! The area looks wonderful, I shall look forward to having " photo" walks with you. You must have excellent people sorting out your move to make it in 2 weeks! Love the bridge with the ford. Hope you can get Hamish there too! Have you managed to get him in the cage yet? It will all be so nice for your animal family too.X

Dan said...

You sound so happy, Rachel - but you are also the perfect tease!!! I'm so glad you found HOME.
Dan
-x-

Dartford Warbler said...

Oh Rachel - I am SO thrilled for you!

dinahmow said...

Well, it's been a bumpy ride thus far, but the destination looks worth it.Congrats!
(And I'm guessing it's not very far "up the road" from my old holiday house, N.Devon)

Lyn said...

Oh wow what a perfect little place, I can see why you are so excited!
xxx

alice c said...

I feel quite breathless with excitement for you. Can you wait for two whole weeks?

Rose H (UK) said...

Only just caught up this week - CONGRATULATIONS! A perfect cottage and location, location, location!
Looks wonderful, good luck with the move.
Hope you'll be very happy there :o)
Best wishes
Rose H

flwrjane said...

You must be so very happy.

I already love it, do you love it as much as I do?

2 weeks? Let's get packing!

xo jane

Anonymous said...

How wonderful it all looks, you've waited so long so you must just be over the moon! I can just imagine how excited you must be!

This is what's so great about blogging, even if you move away, you never leave friends. We can all come along on the journey with you!

Maggie Christie said...

Oh. Wow. Wave to me in Wales too! Can't wait to see more!

Noelle the dreamer said...

Beautiful! Love the bridge and all the water for the dogs to play in!
Thank you for the peek and God speed!

bowstreetflowers said...

Does this place really exist? It's so Beatrix Potter. so Miss Marple. I can't wait to see the cottage.

Cara said...

Southern American here, rarely post...but have read all your moving adventures. SO very happy for you, can't wait for photos of the house. And I KNOW your critters will love the new location. I have always thought about moving to England...and your blog is my portal to a beautiful country & historic house.

knutty knitter said...

That looks idyllic! I'd love to cross that little stone bridge :)

viv in nz

judy in ky said...

What a beautiful area, with lovely neighbors and a view of the sea! I am so happy for you and your animals. It's worth all the waiting and worrying, isn't it?

annie hoff said...

It looks really lovely. Beautiful countryside, perfect for dog walking. The top of the porch looks very nice too! Two weeks to go! To think, you thought it would never ever happen! I'm really happy for you that it has.

Daisy said...

This looks so beautiful. I'm really pleased for you and can't wait to see more.

Gretel said...

It looks wonderful - I cannot tell you how happy this makes me, seeing the triumphant conclusion of your long held dream come true - and near LiZZie too - so glad you hung on in there and made it happen!

erleichda said...

this is just wonderful! green all over the place! i do live surrounded by green. its peaceful and it makes me happy- i wish you the same : )

Anonymous said...

I can't believe you are going so soon!!I just hope we can manage to come down to see you before you go

jabblog said...

What a beautiful place. The dogs and cats will be in seventh heaven. Fingers crossed for the contract exchange. Two weeks - it hardly seems real, surely?

Pam said...

Two weeks? Gosh, that sounds busy.

I'm so happy for you... but a bit sad for me. We never did get to have that second lunch together. But still. I'm sure you'll love it.

Elizabeth Musgrave said...

Looks just perfect and so glad it has come to fruition. Looks quite like where I live actually!

Anonymous said...

Wow Rachel!I am so excited for you!

La Vie Quotidienne said...

How absolutely wonderful. Lucky, lucky you!

Lucille said...

Two weeks! What an amazing place. I can't wait to see you there. How lovely to be there in time for late summer and autumn.

Mise said...

It looks wonderful, practically worth the wait. I hope it all goes smoothly and that we get the house-tour soon.

June said...

My jaw is dropping....your neighborhood includes such OLD yet sturdy buildings....your view includes what appears to be a CASTLE....
See, in the US, y'hardly ever see a centuries-old castle. Just sayin'.

Marcheline said...

It's absolutely GORGEOUS there! Can't wait to see more of your new abode! CONGRATULATIONS! WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

Joan said...

OMG! I can't wait!! The neighbourhood looks utterly incredible!

molly said...

It all looks so lovely! I hope you and your menagerie will be very happy there!

Gwen Buchanan said...

I am absolutely joyous for you!!!

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