A couple of weeks ago I posted interiors inspiration from places I really want to stay (or places we can't afford as Mr P calls it). I enjoyed putting this post together so much that I've decided to make it a regular feature on Lilac & Lily. Well, it is the time of year when some of us are thinking about summer holiday plans, so perhaps you'll just indulge me with this one for a while.
Nestled in woodland in the Lake District is The Love Shack. This place works for me. I like the relaxed contemporary rustic vibe. The teak armchair is casually elegant but looks lived in and they have avoided falling into the easy style drap of adding a 'designer statement chair' for instant effect. Texture and interest is added with retro upholstery and the odd splash of print here and there. Overall the effect is considered but achievable.
Whilst taxidermy isn't really my thing (and is a bit too ubiquitous right now for my liking), the stuffed fox head on the wall is a restrained little nod to the trend. Look further and you'll see that on the bureau there is what appears to be a sausage dog draught excluder. Of this, I wholeheartedly approve.
If you have any recommendations for future 'places I really want to stay' features feel free to share a link in the comments.
Images: The Love Shack via Welcome Beyond
Tuesday, April 5, 2011 
We escaped to Holkham in Norfolk over the weekend to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We splurged on a room with a roll top bath at The Victoria...
...walked along empty windswept beaches, photographed the brightly painted beach huts at Wells next-the-Sea and explored Holkham Hall.
It was perfect.
