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Friday 5 December 2014

A trip to Burwash Manor


I quite often hear people talking about why they don't like - or use - social media. But I must say, I am a devotee because of the networks it creates. I've found out about some fantastic places via Twitter, blogs or Facebook, and last weekend, I visited one of them. Burwash Manor, near Cambridge, is about 40 miles away, and I spotted it popping up on my Twitter account about six months ago. Last Sunday, my friend Jo and I decided to go and explore. Burwash Manor is an organic farm, which has about ten independent shops based in the barns. It's so charming.


No big crowds, easy parking and a tea shop on site too. Couldn't really ask for more. We were lucky it was a sunny, crisp day. We loved a shop called Providence which sells made to measure furniture, but also utilitarian household items, such as lavender beeswax polish, big wooden chopping boards, all sorts of brushes, reconditioned lighting and plenty of vintage items. Another favourite was Homestuff with History, where my first photo at the top of the page was taken. 


 I thought the shop was so beautifully styled. I bought some of the black and white letters...


There are Christmas trees and decorations, a food hall, deli and butchers, and a few clothes shops too. 


If you like to avoid the high street at this time of year, and prefer to choose some really individual gifts, I'd recommend a visit. 


A day rounded off with a pot of tea and a slice of coffee and walnut cake in the popular tea room. And all thanks to Twitter!

12 comments:

  1. It sounds like you had a lovely day . . . and all thanks to twitter :)

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  2. You're right, it's great when others visit places first and post about it as we know what we're going to get then, thank you for this recommendation.

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  3. Sounds perfect! I may just have to pay a visit :)

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    1. Definitely worth it for you! Not too far to travel...

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  4. Sounds idyllic, the perfect place for Christmas shopping with no crowds.

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  5. How lovely the little shop is - I like the blue table and chairs. I think it is also worth mentioning that visiting these places supports small businesses who rely on you to spread the word!

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    1. Yes, that is true, and I really do try. I work on a local magazine so I know how important it is for small businesses and how great social media can be for them. And of course it's no chore to visit somewhere as lovely as this!

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    1. Hi Joanne, yes, really pretty and stress-free too.

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  7. What a lovely place this is! I will be visiting Cambridge in May next year. This place is going to be on my list.

    Madelief x

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    1. Hi Madelief, Cambridge is wonderful, and definitely worth popping in here. Don't miss Grantchester either, which is very close by. Walk along the river bank and have tea in The Orchard Tea Garden. I think you would love that place!

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  8. I couldn't agree more with you about the 'good' of social media. We have discovered so many gorgeous places via blogs and in turn I have tried to highlight some of our finds. Happy Christmas, Anne

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