Have you got any holiday plans coming up? In the Brantmark household we're feeling crazily excited about a trip to Mallorca to visit my sister and the girls' cousins in the first week of November. It will be officially the first week of the winter season there, but we're confident it will be an improvement on the Swedish weather, what do you reckon?
Even so, a trip to Australia and New Zealand remains high up on my list for the future. One day friends, one day! In the meantime, I shall keep adding charming holiday rentals to my archive. And this one is a beauty! Located half way between Sydney and Melbourne in Pambula, New South Wales, Lotte's Hjem is a beloved 150 year old weatherboard cottage beautifully restored by partners Harrison Balodis and Miranda O'Rourke, which they then generously opened up as a holiday rental.
Anyone who visits can expect to sit back and celebrate the simple pleasures in life such as collecting fresh flowers and seasonal herbs from the garden, reading by firelight and enjoying a morning coffee on the veranda - surrounded by beautiful vintage pieces and family heirlooms. While travel to Australia might be off the cards right now, there's nothing to stop us in the future - and for now, it's just to sit back and dream!
Who's in?
It looks like such a perfect place to unwind, doesn't it? Plus, it makes me want to spend the weekend strolling around Swedish 'loppis' (flea markets) - I think I'll do just that!
Read more about the philosophy behind a stay at Lotte's Hjem here.
Fancy dreaming about other Australian and Tasmanian haunts this today? Here are a few others I've earmarked:
How wonderful, I do love a little holiday home dreaming, how about you?
Niki
Photography courtesy of Lotte's Hjem with thanks.
The huge window in the kitchen that opens to the outdoors, that tub, the red velvet chair next to the woodstove, the light in most rooms but also the moodiness of the room with the gray couch - all so charming! It would be charming anywhere, but that last photo. Yes, I would like to vacation there, too, please!
ReplyDeleteMy sentiments exactly!
DeleteI would like to reserve for myself the rust-coloured armchair by the fireplace. I would be happy to curl up there and read a book all day.
ReplyDeleteNow, that's a perfect spot!
DeleteLove this house.
ReplyDeleteIt's so charming, isn't it? The perfect get-away!
DeleteBe still, my heart! If Alena gets the chair, then I claim the sofa. ;) Tea and books, anyone?
ReplyDeleteI'm in for the tea and books, can bring cinnamon buns too!
DeleteSure. I would love a good soaking in that tub 🛀
ReplyDeleteThat tub is fab! I love old ones like these.
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