Picture of the Day - 5
Rightly or wrongly, every now and again I’m going to throw in a pic that most of you will find hard to guess. There are two reasons for this: The first, is that these images are unlikely to feature in any of my blogs, and the second, is that it may just encourage some of you to want to visit somewhere which is off the beaten track.
Only people in my part of England will have any chance of knowing where this is, and even then, I doubt very much whether too many people know it – and that’s the point. With so many places getting overrun with tourists, it has to be worth finding somewhere that isn’t, and it can benefit the local community as well – especially if it has a pub like this village has – the name of which is connected to the last castle to be built in England.
This castle was built by the owner of Home and Colonial, a business that operated before supermarkets had a stranglehold over the main food retailing business in the UK. You can always google this sort of information if you like, but the castle isn’t as close to the village as you might think, although both are in the same county where I live.
Now you know where this location is, I trust you won’t tell anybody.
Location – Broadhembury, East Devon, England
Date photograph taken – March 2013
POSTED – AUGUST 2024
Originally posted 2024-08-28 16:13:12.
It’s lovely. I love old cottages like this.
I think most of us do Shey.
I guessed the West Country but without knowing the specific village, you’re right, this one was hard to pin down 🙂 It’s very pretty and very English!
I’ll make the next one a bit easier, but I don’t know what it’ll be yet
I love thatched buildings.
Thanks GP. They cost a fortune to thatch and are prone to fire damage, but there’s something about them isn’t there?
Ever since I was a kid and watched a thatcher work on the rebuilding of Jamestown, I’ve been taken with them.
I’ve often wondered if thatched buildings are common in your part of the world.
They are not. I was told the thatchers were brought over from Ireland for the work.
Just for the record, thatching is still fairly common in my neck of the woods
Don’t take them for granted. I understand it’s becoming a lost art.
I never take anything for granted GP and you’re right, it is becoming a dying art – but it’s not dead yet.
Great to hear!
I agree with gabychops! If there’s one thing we do well it’s picturesque villages with thatched cottages and quaint country pubs. I like your website Malc, I’m looking at giving mine an overhaul with posts on one page. And thanks for following.
Thanks Jim. I have to say that your walks are absolutely fantastic and I truly admire what you’ve achieved – and there’s nothing wrong with your website either. It’s a pleasure to meet you, and thanks for following my website too.
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This village, Malc, with the thatched roofs is in the eyes of the world a symbol of old England, and I would only add roses around the doors. With the nice pub, you mentioned, it needs no encouragement to visit. But having many visitors might not be welcome in such a peaceful place unless there is a diversion to see the remains of the castle. In my 11-century town, there remains of the castle built by William the Conqueror, and very popular with visitors. I presume that you live close by, and visit the pub often. Lovely choice, Malc, for your post, thank you!
Joanna
In fact Joanna, it’s not that close. There are a fair number of picturesque villages not too far away but this village in the Blackdown Hills is a bit too far out the way for most who don’t have any real reason to go there 🥰
Just asking as you would have a reason for the visit if the atmosphere is special and the drinks are good.
Joanna
I’ve always travelled around out of the way places, especially in my part of the world Joanna. I could write a book about the hostelries of England that would almost be as long as War and Peace 😃
Spectacular!
I love those thatched roofs
Don’t we all Luisa? 💙
It looks like a quaint and quiet little village Malc, I like places a bit off the beaten track.
I already know that don’t I Eunice? 😊
You are right, I’ve no idea, but I really liked the picture! All the best my friend!
Thanks Francesc. You too 🍻
My pleasure my friend!
Nice looking village, Malc.
And a nice pub too 🍻