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September 22, 2011 By silverpebble 20 Comments

Minibreak

The week before last was bonkers: stacks of jewellery-making, starting teaching at The Make Lounge in London and fruit pie coordination at a village picnic.

As I said, bonkers. After all that I definitely qualified for zombie status. Mr P took one look at me and suggested I have a break I thought a nap would be good but he insisted I have a night away.

I rang Mrs TH and a day or two later we stayed at Rifleman’s cottage run by Pomona and the Head Chef.

Cue the following:

woodburning stove, lovely bloggy chat, homemade flapjack, fish and chips, roast pork dinner, wine, picking hedgerow fruit, stupendous breakfast, trip to the seaside, apple crumble and custard,

…not necessarily in that order. There was also a tour round their beautiful permaculture garden, introduced to pigs, dogs and chickens and were given a crate of homegrown fruit to take home. Ace! The only drawback? I forgot my camera card.

There are two bedrooms – one double and one twin so enough space for a whole family.

It’s a fabulous place to stay. You will be looked after.

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  1. Pomona says

    September 22, 2011 at 4:19 pm

    It was so nice to meet you both and I am so pleased that you enjoyed yourselves. And thank you for all your compliments (and my lovely necklace)!

    Pomona x

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  2. andamento says

    September 22, 2011 at 4:25 pm

    Sounds lovely.

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  3. trash says

    September 22, 2011 at 4:25 pm

    Oh! I want to go there!

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  4. millefeuilles says

    September 22, 2011 at 4:53 pm

    I was already sorely tempted…

    I am so happy you had a well-deserved break.

    Stephanie

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  5. Locket Pocket says

    September 22, 2011 at 6:07 pm

    It sounds like you had a lovely break – especially enjoyable after bonkers-time! Lucy xx

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  6. Calico Kate says

    September 22, 2011 at 7:02 pm

    It all sounds Very lovely. Lucky you all! Wish you hadn't forgotten camera though 😉
    CKx

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  7. driftwood says

    September 22, 2011 at 7:05 pm

    what a wonderful trip, it sounds idyllic and just what you needed xxx

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  8. Magic Cochin says

    September 22, 2011 at 7:24 pm

    What a great idea – well done Mr P!

    Celia
    x

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  9. Tabiboo says

    September 22, 2011 at 8:12 pm

    And you came all this way……

    So glad you had such a lovely time – it's beautiful at this time of the year.

    Nina x

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  10. Thimbleanna says

    September 23, 2011 at 2:57 am

    Yay! I'm so happy that you had a little getaway — it sounds wonderful!

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  11. dragonfly says

    September 23, 2011 at 6:25 am

    Lucky, lucky you! Sounds perfect!

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  12. small catalogue says

    September 23, 2011 at 11:50 am

    Hedgerow – sounds so romantic…

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  13. Annie says

    September 23, 2011 at 12:23 pm

    How envious am I !!! Glad you enjoyed the break, hope you're still feeling the benefits 😀

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  14. Monica says

    September 24, 2011 at 7:54 am

    Idyllic!

    And it sounds like you deserved it! Now take it easy!

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  15. Tania says

    September 26, 2011 at 11:01 am

    You should have that Mr of yours framed! Well done, Excellent One. I find knowing when to take a breath, is a mighty handy skill to have.

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  16. Pennyblossoms says

    September 26, 2011 at 11:20 am

    Gosh! No wonder you needed a break! I'm knackered having just read a page of your posts!
    Your new jewellery pieces are beautiful. The photos of the girls are beguiling. You in the North Sea…brrrrilliant (as the washing powder ad says!).
    Pomonas' looks amazing; I will take a little looky there.
    Sorry I have been rubbish at keeping in touch Emma, but, hey, I'm leaving a comment a mile long now!!!
    Z xx

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  17. Jackie says

    September 26, 2011 at 2:09 pm

    I'm not the only one to have been sitting under blue skies! I think a week of blue sky should be compulsory for everyone once a year. I love England more than anywhere else, but needed the heat and light of Greece for my sanity.
    I woud have loved our mini break at Pomona's as well.
    By the way, I love the owl and the sycamore seeds on your silver nature table.
    Just look at all the comments.

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  18. Moogsmum says

    September 26, 2011 at 8:09 pm

    It sounds like a perfect little break, Emma – especially after all that picnic pie coordination!

    xxx

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  19. Felicity says

    September 29, 2011 at 9:04 pm

    it all sounds lovely emma, its a shame we cant all have a great big blog get away! that would be fab! xx

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  20. Paper thoughts says

    October 3, 2011 at 3:32 pm

    Hiya I have been Blog crossing & your projects caught my eye.
    I Was wondering if you would be interested in applying for our Crafty Blog DT…We do not sale anything, we just share crafty creations on our blog for inspiration to other crafters, You can post something you have made for previous blogs & we only ask you post a article twice a month (could be one creative(your work), one inspirational(ie another blog or other persons work)
    If you are interested please contact Debbie for more details … rainbow_poppy@hotmail.com
    Our blog is http://itsacreativeworld.typepad.com/its_a_creative_world/
    thankyou either way xxx

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