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Driving Home from Étretat - Storm coming . . . by Beausoleil
We had the perfect sunny day at Étretat but our luck ran out on the way home. That's a good time for your luck to run out, inside a nice dry car.
- 4 October 2021 - France
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Driving Home from Étretat - Typical Norman House by Beausoleil
These beautiful thatched houses with the roof overhang are ubiquitous in Normandy. We loved seeing them.
- 4 October 2021 - France
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Meneham Folk Village (Ecomusée) by Beausoleil
We went to visit the ecomusée at Meneham on a gorgeous day in autumn. The most fun building was a 17th-century coastguard’s cottage with stone roof tucked between two huge rocks. It was built to spy on the sea in the period when France and England were at war. The village behind is of a later date, built in part to house customs men trying to stop smuggling. Later, farmers moved in, but in the last century it all fell to ruin until it was turned into a folk museum. They have tourist information, local crafts, foods and beverages and a very nice restaurant that includes outdoor dining. There are walks along the shore and beautiful beaches.
- 20 September 2021 - Kerlouan, France
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Meneham Folk Village (Ecomusée) - Elephant Rocks by Beausoleil
We went to visit the ecomusée at Meneham on a gorgeous day in autumn. The most fun building was a 17th-century coastguard’s cottage with stone roof tucked between two huge rocks. It was built to spy on the sea in the period when France and England were at war. The village behind is of a later date, built in part to house customs men trying to stop smuggling. Later, farmers moved in, but in the last century it all fell to ruin until it was turned into a folk museum. They have tourist information, local crafts, foods and beverages and a very nice restaurant that includes outdoor dining. There are walks along the shore and beautiful beaches. The view here are the elephant rocks. From this angle, they are obviously elephants . . .
- 20 September 2021 - Kerlouan, France
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Meneham Folk Village (Ecomusée) by Beausoleil
We went to visit the ecomusée at Meneham on a gorgeous day in autumn. The most fun building was a 17th-century coastguard’s cottage with stone roof tucked between two huge rocks. It was built to spy on the sea in the period when France and England were at war. The village behind is of a later date, built in part to house customs men trying to stop smuggling. Later, farmers moved in, but in the last century it all fell to ruin until it was turned into a folk museum. They have tourist information, local crafts, foods and beverages and a very nice restaurant that includes outdoor dining. There are walks along the shore and beautiful beaches.
- 20 September 2021 - Kerlouan, France
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Meneham Folk Village (Ecomusée) by Beausoleil
We went to visit the ecomusée at Meneham on a gorgeous day in autumn. The most fun building was a 17th-century coastguard’s cottage with stone roof tucked between two huge rocks. It was built to spy on the sea in the period when France and England were at war. The village behind is of a later date, built in part to house customs men trying to stop smuggling. Later, farmers moved in, but in the last century it all fell to ruin until it was turned into a folk museum. They have tourist information, local crafts, foods and beverages and a very nice restaurant that includes outdoor dining. There are walks along the shore and beautiful beaches.
- 20 September 2021 - Kerlouan, France
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The Crofter's Cottage by Beausoleil
Step inside our crofter’s cottage and get a sense of a typical crofter’s dwelling between the 13th and 16th century. This is a favorite spot of the Museum Cat so you may see her there.
- 17 September 2018 - Ryedale District, United Kingdom
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White Cottage by Beausoleil
Restored as a Victorian period cottage, this cruck-framed building used to be at the village of Harome. The interior and its contents are based on a typical late 19th century cottage. There’s a traditional parlour, bedroom and the kitchen complete with a working range oven.
- 17 September 2018 - Ryedale District, United Kingdom
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Standing Stones at Avebury by Beausoleil
The world's largest stone circle surrounds a small village. When you start walking amongst the stones, they seem to go on forever. Unlike Stonehenge, you can walk right up to them and touch them and get a real feeling for the size of both stones and the site that holds them. According to Wikipedia: "The chronology of Avebury's construction is unclear. It was not designed as a single monument, but is the result of various projects that were undertaken at different times during late prehistory. Aubrey Burl suggests dates of 3000 BC for the central cove, 2900 BC for the inner stone circle, 2600 BC for the outer circle and henge, and around 2400 BC for the avenues." There is a large henge with a large outer stone circle and two separate smaller stone circles inside the center. The original purpose is unknown although archaeologists believe that it was probably used for some form of ritual or ceremony and more recent suggestions have been that it was an ancient observatory. Nearby are West Kennet Long Barrow, Windmill Hill and Silbury Hill, all worth a visit.
- 23 May 2018 - Kennet District, United Kingdom
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Thatched building with Standing Stones at Avebury by Beausoleil
The world's largest stone circle surrounds a small village. When you start walking amongst the stones, they seem to go on forever. Unlike Stonehenge, you can walk right up to them and touch them and get a real feeling for the size of both stones and the site that holds them. According to Wikipedia: "The chronology of Avebury's construction is unclear. It was not designed as a single monument, but is the result of various projects that were undertaken at different times during late prehistory. Aubrey Burl suggests dates of 3000 BC for the central cove, 2900 BC for the inner stone circle, 2600 BC for the outer circle and henge, and around 2400 BC for the avenues." There is a large henge with a large outer stone circle and two separate smaller stone circles inside the center. The original purpose is unknown although archaeologists believe that it was probably used for some form of ritual or ceremony and more recent suggestions have been that it was an ancient observatory. Nearby are West Kennet Long Barrow, Windmill Hill and Silbury Hill, all worth a visit.
- 23 May 2018 - Kennet District, United Kingdom
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The Red Lion Inn by Beausoleil
The world's largest stone circle surrounds a small village. Within the village are St. James Church, Avebury Manor and the Alexander Keiller Museum that is arranged in two parts, the Stables Gallery that displays archaeological treasures from this World Heritage Site and the Barn Gallery that is a 17th-century threshing barn that houses interactive displays. There is a tea room at the Manor House, a snack bar at the Barn Gallery and the Red Lion Inn overlooking the stone circles.
- 23 May 2018 - Kennet District, United Kingdom
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My painting of a thatched house in Sandy Lane, Wiltshire by Beausoleil
We visited Sandy Lane on advice from our landlady. We told her we wanted to take pictures of thatched cottages for future paintings. She suggested this tiny village and nearly every house was thatched and lovingly cared for. Very picturesque. This is the first watercolor I did of Sandy Lane when we got home. It was juried into the local watercolor society's Open Show for this coming September. Very exciting.
- 23 May 2018 - North Wiltshire District, United Kingdom
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Thatched house, Sandy Lane, County Wiltshire by Beausoleil
We visited Sandy Lane on advice from our landlady. We told her we wanted to take pictures of thatched cottages for future paintings. She suggested this tiny village and nearly every house was thatched and lovingly cared for. Very picturesque.
- 23 May 2018 - North Wiltshire District, United Kingdom
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Thatched house, Sandy Lane, County Wiltshire by Beausoleil
We visited Sandy Lane on advice from our landlady. We told her we wanted to take pictures of thatched cottages for future paintings. She suggested this tiny village and nearly every house was thatched and lovingly cared for. Very picturesque. This particular place turned into my first watercolor painting when we got home.
- 23 May 2018 - North Wiltshire District, United Kingdom
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Thatched house, Sandy Lane, County Wiltshire by Beausoleil
We visited Sandy Lane on advice from our landlady. We told her we wanted to take pictures of thatched cottages for future paintings. She suggested this tiny village and nearly every house was thatched and lovingly cared for. Very picturesque.
- 23 May 2018 - North Wiltshire District, United Kingdom
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Thatched house, Sandy Lane, County Wiltshire by Beausoleil
We visited Sandy Lane on advice from our landlady. We told her we wanted to take pictures of thatched cottages for future paintings. She suggested this tiny village and nearly every house was thatched and lovingly cared for. Very picturesque.
- 23 May 2018 - North Wiltshire District, United Kingdom
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Thatched House in Broadway by Beausoleil
- 22 May 2018 - Wychavon District, United Kingdom
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Clematis Cottage Gift Shop & Gallery at Selworthy Green by Beausoleil
Recently reopened, Clematis Cottage is a lovely gift shop and gallery, the first cottage you encounter if you walk down from parking near the church. The items in the shop are all by local artists and craftspeople who live and work in Exmoor and the surrounding villages. They are part of the Exmoor Arts Trail.
- 17 May 2018 - West Somerset District, United Kingdom
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Periwinkle Cottage Tea Room on Selworthy Green by Beausoleil
Recently reopened, Periwinkle Cottage is a lovely tea room facing onto Selworthy Green. They serve tea and light lunches. There are also some gift items that are all by local artists and craftspeople who live and work in Exmoor and the surrounding villages. They are part of the Exmoor Arts Trail.
- 17 May 2018 - West Somerset District, United Kingdom
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Clematis Cottage Gift Shop & Gallery at Selworthy Green on the Holnicote Estate by Beausoleil
Recently reopened, Clematis Cottage is a lovely gift shop and gallery, the first cottage you encounter if you walk down from parking near the church. The items in the shop are al by local artists and craftspeople who live and work in Exmoor and the surrounding villages. They are part of the Exmoor Arts Trail.
- 17 May 2018 - West Somerset District, United Kingdom
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Ivy's Cottage at Selworthy Green on the Holnicote Estate by Beausoleil
Thatched cottage on the Selworthy Green below the Clematis Cottage Gift Shop, the first cottage you encounter if you walk down from parking near the church. The items in the shop are all by local artists and craftspeople who live and work in Exmoor and the surrounding villages. They are part of the Exmoor Arts Trail.
- 17 May 2018 - West Somerset District, United Kingdom
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Thatched house in Poltimore by Beausoleil
You come round a bend in the road to this lovely view. We were quite lost at this point but having a grand time. Devonshire is a great place to get lost. We had maps and two GPS devices so weren't too worried, just having fun.
- 14 May 2018 - East Devon District, United Kingdom
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Thatched house in Broadclyst, Devon by Beausoleil
Broadclyst is largely owned by the National Trust as part of Killerton House and is beautifully kept. We were there looking for the Clyston Mill. Although the sign clearly said "Open today 1-5," it was quite closed at 4:45. We didn't visit . . .
- 14 May 2018 - East Devon District, United Kingdom
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The Bear's Hut at Killerton House Gardens by Beausoleil
This was originally a summer house but was once used to house a pet bear brought back from a trip to Canada and thereafter was known as the Bear's Hut.
- 14 May 2018 - East Devon District, United Kingdom
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The Green Dragon Pub in the New Forest by Beausoleil
Billed as the only thatched pub in the New Forest. It is a warm and welcoming pub with good food, parking and donkeys grazing in the front yard as you dine.
- 4 May 2018 - New Forest District, United Kingdom
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