Every now and then I come across a movie that I fall in love with. There aren't that many films that I can stand to watch over and over, but there are a few. One of these such movies is The Holiday (Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law, Jack Black). It's really a wonderful movie. You laugh and cry and laugh and cry some more and just have an overall fabulous time. But, I must admit something. I spend a lot more time daydreaming through parts of the film than I sometimes do actually watching it. And no, I'm not referring to the parts with the handsome Jude Law. I'm talking about Rosehill Cottage. I would sell everything I have, pack my bags, buy some sheep and move myself out there in a heartbeat. It's everything I dream of when I dream of living in an English cottage. It's everything an English cottage should be! In fact, the entire life style is something I love. Having sheep, the cozy knits and proper Hunter wellies, the rural landscapes and the cozy old towns. It just seems so idyllic. It's part of the reason I love British Country Living... it's all of this! And, they have that special little real estate classified section at the back that has ads for all of these tiny little English cottages. It would be amazing.
For now though, I live vicariously (as I so often find myself doing) through this movie. If you haven't seen it, rent it. Now. Put on your comfiest flannels, make yourself a nice cup of tea, and snuggle up under that huge old knitted blanket and watch it. You'll love it, it's that good... or at least the setting is.
Rosehill Cottage, belonging to Kate Winslet's character in Surrey, England. Could it be any more quaint?? It actually happens to be a real town. I know this because one of my dear friends Steph grew up there, and yes, she still has her accent.
I absolutely love the exposed, low beams of the house and the stunning stone fireplace. It's just oozing comfort!
And again with the beams... and the most gorgeous fireplace right beside the bed - perfect for those chilly, damp winter nights. How romantic!
And finally, my favourite, the bathroom. And more specifically, the tub. It's perfect. I love absolutely everything about this space - how tiny it is, the stonework, the gorgeous soaker tub, the adorable little window.... everything! I wish they would have shown the entire cottage. I guess you'll just have to watch it yourself to view the rest.
