Nestled in the wilds of the Suffolk countryside, you'll find the romantic Butley Priory, surrounded by woodland and just 2 hours from London.
Priory Cottage is a Grade II listed Oxfordshire property surrounded by a charming English garden.
"Located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Priory Barn is a detached property perfect for families. It boasts a spacious modern open plan living space overlooking the delightful surrounding grounds of the owner’s own residence Priory Cottage which is a period thatched stone cottage originally owned by Lord Tennyson and features in the Tennyson Trail. It displays beautiful decorative tiles above its windows and doors that were made by Lord Tennyson himself when he chose the property to house his beloved nanny. Priory Cottage has other famous connections since Tennyson’s good friend G.F. Watts lived next door and Montgomery’s map-maker is also known to have lived in the cottage.\nThis holiday cottage Priory Barn is dog friendly and is situated in the scenic village of Totland where most of the surrounding land is owned by the National Trust and the Tennyson Monument and Headon Warren with its breathtaking views of The Needles are nearby. Fantastic Totland Bay is just over a mile away where you can find a restaurant pub and café to try the locally sourced seafood experience some of the finest sunsets or enjoy a stroll along to neighbouring Colwell Bay. There are spectacular views across the Solent to mainland England with clear calm waters and gently sloping sand and shingle making it an ideal beach for swimming. For surfers and kite surfing enthusiasts Compton Bay is nearby on the south coast and is just a short drive away.\nOne of the Isle of Wight’s best kept secrets Compton offers a 2-mile stretch of contrasting dark and golden sands with rolling seas and a stunning backdrop of multi-coloured sandstone cliffs. It’s also a great place to go fossil hunting and you can book tours on the beach to see dinosaur footprints that are exposed at low tide. The island has become a hot spot for cycling enthusiasts with a choice of routes suitable for all. If you are bringing your own bikes there is secure storage facility on site.\nWhether you want to explore or just unwind this fantastic property offers everything you need for the perfect holiday. There are numerous attractions for all ages. The Needles landmark attraction is a must see and is just a short distance away with its chairlift amusement park boat rides lighthouse and coloured sands of Alum Bay. Why not pay a visit to Queen Victoria’s favourite holiday residence Osborne House and its gardens or Blackgang Chine which is the oldest themed attraction in the UK? Ventnor Botanical Gardens Tapnell Farm Park Carisbrooke Castle or the world renowned sailing town of Cowes are other places to visit. Whatever you decide to do the Isle of Wight has plenty to offer. Beach 1 mile. Shop pub and restaurant 1 mile."
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Discover modern rustic retreat Patrishow Farm Brecon Beacons in Wales, near the Black Mountains and the perfect dog friendly bolt hole
This 1930s chauffeur's residence with chocolate-box appeal is the ideal base for enjoying the local canal walks, pubs and teashops
On the borders of Sussex, Surrey and Hampshire, Shulbrede Priory is the surviving corner of the rather obscure religious house of Wlenchmere, founded at the end of the twelfth century and suppressed by Henry VIII in the 1530s. The cloister in an old
The Priory - A wonderful Grade II listed manor house in the seaside village of Saundersfoot. Quality accommodation with modern amenities and character features. Two open fires and a woodburner. Orangery. Large lawned gardens. Sea views. Tenby 3 miles.
"Located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Priory Barn is a detached property perfect for families. It boasts a spacious modern open plan living space overlooking the delightful surrounding grounds of the owner’s own residence Priory Cottage which is a period thatched stone cottage originally owned by Lord Tennyson and features in the Tennyson Trail. It displays beautiful decorative tiles above its windows and doors that were made by Lord Tennyson himself when he chose the property to house his beloved nanny. Priory Cottage has other famous connections since Tennyson’s good friend G.F. Watts lived next door and Montgomery’s map-maker is also known to have lived in the cottage.\nThis holiday cottage Priory Barn is dog friendly and is situated in the scenic village of Totland where most of the surrounding land is owned by the National Trust and the Tennyson Monument and Headon Warren with its breathtaking views of The Needles are nearby. Fantastic Totland Bay is just over a mile away where you can find a restaurant pub and café to try the locally sourced seafood experience some of the finest sunsets or enjoy a stroll along to neighbouring Colwell Bay. There are spectacular views across the Solent to mainland England with clear calm waters and gently sloping sand and shingle making it an ideal beach for swimming. For surfers and kite surfing enthusiasts Compton Bay is nearby on the south coast and is just a short drive away.\nOne of the Isle of Wight’s best kept secrets Compton offers a 2-mile stretch of contrasting dark and golden sands with rolling seas and a stunning backdrop of multi-coloured sandstone cliffs. It’s also a great place to go fossil hunting and you can book tours on the beach to see dinosaur footprints that are exposed at low tide. The island has become a hot spot for cycling enthusiasts with a choice of routes suitable for all. If you are bringing your own bikes there is secure storage facility on site.\nWhether you want to explore or just unwind this fantastic property offers everything you need for the perfect holiday. There are numerous attractions for all ages. The Needles landmark attraction is a must see and is just a short distance away with its chairlift amusement park boat rides lighthouse and coloured sands of Alum Bay. Why not pay a visit to Queen Victoria’s favourite holiday residence Osborne House and its gardens or Blackgang Chine which is the oldest themed attraction in the UK? Ventnor Botanical Gardens Tapnell Farm Park Carisbrooke Castle or the world renowned sailing town of Cowes are other places to visit. Whatever you decide to do the Isle of Wight has plenty to offer. Beach 1 mile. Shop pub and restaurant 1 mile."
Take a tour of this cottage that looks like it's straight out of a storybook in Cornwall, UK.
Priory Ghyll - A wonderful, ground floor mid-terrace cottage, set on the shores of Lake Windermere. Open-plan living space. Lake views and shore access. Shops and pubs within walking distance. Windermere 0.5 miles.
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Come with us for a tour of Orsan Priory Gardens, a former monastery, this beautiful garden & potager marries practical design and beauty.
The Priory - A wonderful Grade II listed manor house in the seaside village of Saundersfoot. Quality accommodation with modern amenities and character features. Two open fires and a woodburner. Orangery. Large lawned gardens. Sea views. Tenby 3 miles.
Michelham Priory Michelham Priory is set on a medieval moated island. Michelham Priory has been described as one the most haunted lo...
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Nestling amidst rolling hills, Little Malvern is a tranquil place today. However, the priory’s story is not without its share of drama. Tradition asserts that Margaret of Anjou was taken prisoner here after the Battle of Tewkesbury (1471), thereby ending her tenacious struggle against the House of York. Certainly Little Malvern, which is not far from Tewkesbury, does fit a contemporary description of Margaret’s place of capture: ‘a poor religious house’. The priory was never particularly wealthy. Only a handful of monks were resident by this time. Margaret’s association with Little Malvern, assuming it did occur, was necessarily rather fleeting. The visit of another prominent figure had more lasting significance. This took place in 1480, when the local bishop, John Alcock, Bishop of Worcester, inspected the priory. Alcock was highly regarded by Edward IV; he was tutor to Edward, Prince of Wales, and also presided over the prince’s council. Even so, Alcock did not neglect his ecclesiastical duties. Appalled by his findings at Little Malvern, considering the priory to be a ‘pernicious example’, Alcock took radical action. The unfortunate prior resigned (doubtless he was encouraged to do so), and the four other monks were sent for retraining at Gloucester. In the monks’ absence Alcock took the opportunity to rebuild sections of the priory. The renovations in the church included a stained-glass window (now sadly incomplete) which depicted Edward IV and his family. The window was commissioned from the workshop of two local craftsmen, Richard Twygge and Thomas Wodshawe, who went on to establish a national reputation. In 1482 Alcock decided that the monks of Little Malvern were ready to return, albeit under the direction of a new prior. After the Dissolution of the Monasteries part of the priory became a private house, although the church remains a place of worship.
Somehow it always rains when I visit Sissinghurst castle and gardens in the south of England. This year was no exception. No gentle rain, mist like drops or short downpours, but a constant rain that, in combination with low temperatures and wind, makes you feel really uncomfortable. We strolled through the garden, enjoying it's beauty, while seeking shelter under our umbrella's. At the same time we realised that we probably should have visited the garden two or three weeks later. There was not that much in bloom yet. The part I liked best was the white garden and the orchard, with the curled up fern leaves, first roses, white syringa and blossoms. Michelham Priory was one of the places my friends and I visited as well. The gardens are not large, but well maintained and created with care around the priory. There is an orchard garden, a kitchen garden a medieval garden and even a physic garden, but there was not really that much in bloom here either. However, the forget-me-nots were enchanting! The photo's above were taken at Sissinghurst, the photo's below at Michelham Priory. A great advantage of the rain is that it makes the colours very intense! Wish you all a happy weekend! Madelief x
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Felley Priory enjoyed considerable fame a generation ago for its cohesive planting and plantsmanship, but its greatness continues with the present owners.
Dunstable Priory Church, From the old Priory gate, Bedfordshire. by greentool2002 on Flickr.
