Ireland once had 10,000 gate lodges but only half of the surviving 6,000 are occupied, many are architecturally significant, a neglected treasure displaying a range of architectural styles by the roadside. The gates with their lodges were built to retain livestock and at the same time to deter int
Just as I am about to climb into bed at night I pause and stare. I see two little munchkins resting as if they are angels. The most precious little things I have ever seen. One on the left and one on the right. Somehow I manage to squeeze in between them. I lay stiff with my arms at my sides cause there really is no where else to lay them. I can't roll around to get comfy cause of the heavy breathers beside me. I get out of bed and go to another bedroom and fall asleep in the empty bed. In the next few hours a little voice is crying for me. I yank myself out of a wonderful dream and haul it down the hallway. I squeeze in between the little ones and pick up the squawker. I sit with him in my arms and in a half asleep motion I lay down. My elbows get rubbed raw. I smell his head and kiss behind his ears. I reach behind me and feel some bony knees and the softest little girl cheeks. I kiss her cheeks and rub her little face. Every now and then I get this very strange feeling. Every time I get it these words come to my head "This is exactly where I should be, right now". It seems that I am one with the universe and everything is perfect at that moment. It is such an interesting and freeing feeling. I want to know that I am where I should be, though I know I am not always. But, once in a while that peace overcomes me and I get it. A few of the other times that I have had this feeling, one was first at a carnival with my kids last weekend in the bay area. We were on top of the Ferris wheel thing, me and my two little ones. At the top I could see all the way to the ocean. The breeze was strong blowing against our faces. As we giggled all the way down, I thought to my self "This is exactly where I should be, right now". Another time was a few months ago, on the swings in our backyard. The kids and I had fun 80's music going and hubby was BBQing. We were swinging away with the wind. I had the most happy feeling come over me. Well, as I lay in bed with my two little ones beside me I am so happy to be there. It may take me a while to fall asleep feeling like a sardine, but I love knowing that they are there. I don't worry about them being alone in their rooms. I don't worry if they are okay. I know all is well with those little warm bodies snuggled closely to me.
In 1904 everything looked plummy for young Arthur Ernest Guinness. The handsome society playboy with the striking good looks was 28 and daddy was Lord Iveagh, owner of one of the world’s biggest brewing empires and the second richest man in Britain. Plus he had just made Arthur assistant MD down at James’s Gate.
Eaton Brae Lodge was originally built in 1858.
Architect: John Nash Appealing gothick treatment for a gate lodge to the main castle. Unusual in that the main house is in a Scottish baronial style. The facade is a charming sham, a side elevation shows an ordinary two-room cottage with one elaborate facade to the avenue.
Picturesque and cosy lodge nestled by the gates of Duffus Estate in Elgin, Scotland, just minutes from a stunning beach.
The last decades of the 19th century saw a passion for all things rustic in the garden – seats, arbours,...
Settle down next to a roaring fire in this cosy Leitrim retreat.
Tori and Rodney's Lion Gate Lodge Wedding provided an intimate setting for their small garden wedding in the Sydney Botanic Gardens.
A second edition appeared 1835 with title: Rural architecture
"This attractive detached 19th-century cottage has been restored by the current owners of the country estate. The main living accommodation is on the ground floor with high ceilings deep-silled windows and wonderful views across to the sea all the rooms are bright and welcoming. The fully fitted kitchen leads through to the pretty living room. There is an attractively presented dining room adjoining and a small shower room off the main hall. An original staircase leads up to three generously proportioned bedrooms on the first floor all enjoying views across to the sea or open countryside.\nThe Gate Lodge is situated at the start of the ¾ mile private lane that leads up to the main country house. This beautiful tree lined approach lane is bounded by mature trees with a pretty burn and waterfalls meandering alongside. With an abundance of wild flowers the occasional otter and numerous local deer it is a lovely walk direct from the cottage. The owners run a small café and local craft business from the main house and visitors are welcome to wander in the 24 acres of grounds and enjoy the surrounding countryside. The immediate area is noted as an area of outstanding archaeological interest. Brochs cairns and standing stones are all found in the locality.\nThere are numerous places of interest and sporting activities in the area. The nearby village of Lybster has an interesting past built at the height of the 19th-century herring boom. With its pretty harbour and beach it is well worth a visit. This coast has some of the most outstanding beaches to be found anywhere. Fishing golf horse riding kayaking sailing mountain biking and wildlife watching are all enjoyed locally and puffins seals dolphins and whales are seen around these coastal waters. Beach 2 miles. Shop pub and restaurant 3 miles."
A second edition appeared 1835 with title: Rural architecture
A second edition appeared 1835 with title: Rural architecture
A second edition appeared 1835 with title: Rural architecture
Gatehouses can provide the joys of a stately home without the hassle – or the price tag. Ed Cumming lodges his interest in 10 of the best.
On Vashon Island, 2½ acres of former pastureland have been transformed into a series of jewel gardens strung on a watercourse — all defined by arbor entries, pathways, swaths of lawn and clipped shrubs that add formality to this lushly planted garden.
A review of the beautiful, luxury Stowe Mountain Lodge ski resort.
Porter's Lodge Thomas Mackenzie, 1850. Scottish Baronial. 3-storey, slender rectangular plan, single bay lodge with projecting stair tower rising full height at SW angle and gate arch springing from E elevation. Harled with tooled and polished ashlar dressings and margins. Lodge doorway in E elevation sheltered by thickness of archway, with similar doors across drive to store. Studded plank doors with decorative wrought-iron hinges. Small ground floor NE angle window; corbelled wallhead encircles crowstepped caphouse at 2nd floor, with access to wallhead from stairtower, small pepperpot bartizan at NE and small square open bartizans at SE and NW angles. Multi-pane glazing; moulded copes to end stacks; fish-scale Banffshire slate roofs to bellcast turrets; similar slates to caphouse. Round-headed gate arch with crenellated overthrow. Moulded and nailhead surround to archway flanked by dummy shot holes (probably formerly housing bellpulls); coat of arms in square plaque with cable moulded border above archway (S) and monogram (N). Pair iron gates in style of yett fitting shape of round-headed archway when closed. (source: Historic Scotland) COPYRIGHT VIOLATION: Website: www.weheartit.com (removed) COPYRIGHT VIOLATION: Website: cdn.houle.co.uk/images/AreaImages/coverimage/Ballindalloc...
A second edition appeared 1835 with title: Rural architecture
A second edition appeared 1835 with title: Rural architecture
