26 April 2009

cley coach house

We've just returned from a few days away at Manor Coach House, a restored 1825 brick and flint coach house in Cley, North Norfolk:

The interior was lovely and light and calming,

with pure white walls, subtle brown and gray accents, exposed beams, and pale oak floors.

We found the property through the St. Jude's Gallery newsletter. The dried branch arrangements throughout the house reminded us of those in Angie Lewin's prints (one of which was hanging in the kitchen). And the house is very near the new St. Jude's Gallery in Itteringham:

While G liked the old space in Aylsham, I think I prefer the new gallery. The exhibition space is small but so beautifully arranged. And Itteringham's lovingly refurbished, community-run village shop and café are directly accessible through a door right inside the gallery. Just my cup of tea, literally!

8 comments:

  1. Looks gorgeous! Hope you had a great time! PS. The magazine is on it's way to you!

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  2. You guys find the best places to visit. Looks wonderful.

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  3. Oooh, just lovely. Fabulous light.

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  4. It looks so peaceful, very lovely. D x

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  5. You always choose the most perfect places...love the colours in those rooms (but you knew they'd be my cup of tea!) and would love to pay a visit to the gallery too. Angie Lewin may be exhibiting at the Yew Tree next year, fingers crossed. A bit closer to home!

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  6. Ooh, what a cozy bedroom and a wonderful light-filled gallery! Looks like a perfect getaway...

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  7. Looks like a wonderful place to visit!

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