It’s a sunny bank holiday here in Sweden today, which means everyone is fully in relax mode. We’re up at the cottage and Per is painting a door, I’ve been tending to my roses (rapidly becoming a new favourite pastime), and I suspect a chilled glass of rosé may need to appear very soon… but first, I have a pretty cottage to share with you.
You may have noticed I have a soft spot for homes with a historical touch, and while this one is in Wales rather than Scandinavia, it has exactly the kind of quiet charm I can never resist. Tucked away at the Little Mill, this beautiful old cottage feels like stepping back in time.
Keep an eye out for the worn wooden floors, rustic beams, antique furniture and embroidered linens, every corner feels wonderfully lived-in and full of stories. I especially love the old farmhouse kitchen with its hanging copper pans, charming tiles and beautiful sink, as well as the layered rugs in the sitting room and those lovely textured walls that only come with age. Even the bathroom feels thoughtful and cosy, with pretty embroidery adding to the cottage charm.
Designed as a place to properly switch off, Maen Melin feels made for slow, simple days. I can imagine long breakfasts by the window, afternoons exploring the mountains, and evenings curled up listening to the river rushing past outside. Oh, and dogs are welcome too!
Race you to it!
So pretty! It feels wonderfully traditional, yet there’s also a subtle modern touch here and there too. I’m especially loving the striped bed canopy, such a lovely detail!
Could you see yourself spending a long weekend here? I can just imagine slow mornings with tea and thick slices of toast slathered in butter and marmalade, before heading up into the mountains for the day. Just in case here's the website for booking your stay!
Wales really is such a beautiful part of the world. Have you been? It’s actually one of the wettest parts of the UK thanks to all those mountains and Atlantic weather rolling in, so if you do go, definitely pack a solid mac and a good pair of wellies!
Have a lovely weekend friends, or as they say in Welsh, mwynhewch eich penwythnos!
Niki
Photography courtesy of Little Mill Abergavenny, with thanks.
" The old things- creaky floors, chipped dishes, hand-stitched quilts- carry the best stories". Skylight windows really light up the space, in the kitchen, bedroom. The thoughtful canopy over the bed, might help in sleeping on after daylight, but what a way to look at the stars at night! Lovely stone walls, stone-tile kitchen sink area, ole wooden pieces! Staying here with the wind blowing over the house in winter or at night might take you back to the peace and safety of a hundred or more years ago!
ReplyDeleteI have been to Wales, and loved it. I would happily return, and this would be a fun place to stay. Beautifully historic and rustic. I can see myself snuggled by the woodstove with tea and a novel (or knitting) in hand, perfect for after a day's hike.
ReplyDeleteHave you seen the movie The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill and Came Down a Mountain? It's an older movie starring Hugh Grant and it takes place in Wales. I think you would enjoy it.