We absolutely adored our stay at Elizabeth’s cottage with our very gracious hosts. You know you’re on an adventure to yesteryear the moment you turn off from the highway, making your way up the meandering country road and around the sweeping bend to catch the first view of Bowhill Grange and cottages glinting welcomingly in the surrounding farmland.
Warmly greeted by Ruth and Pete we didn’t hesitate to settle in to the beautifully appointed Elizabeth cottage which already had the fire lit, perfect to cosy up beside with a welcome tea and chocolate. The cottage has every creature comfort you can imagine and fully equipped kitchen if you want to cook but certainly plenty on offer locally if you want to relax. Beautiful soft towels and ample bedding - even your own hot water bottle. Lovely touches. There are so many little nooks and books to discover in the cottage - I felt like Anne of Green gables exclaiming over details as I explored the rooms. I could easily have sat down then and there to pen a postcard on the study desk in the loft or take the croquet set out for a game on the grass, but instead we popped in to Oatlands to enjoy a liquid libation at The Imbibers wine bar. Add in some well worn chesterfields by the fireplace and an ample cheese platter filled with local delights and we were set for the evening.
The cottage was a welcome retreat on return, warm and glowing under the star filled night and we slept soundly waking to the distant call of baby lambs, immediately reminding us of where we were. Such a relaxing way to start the day with homemade muffins and farm fresh eggs on the elevated, sunny deck overlooking the sheep paddocks where the neighbouring farmer was rounding up a mob. You really get a sense of being in the countryside and it’s easy to forget a world exists outside this property while you’re listening to frogs and the calls of the myriad birds in and around the grounds.
We genuinely felt heavy hearted to leave but comforted in the knowledge that we can come again to experience the changing seasons and enjoy all the local area has to offer. Highly recommend a stay at Bowhill Grange and make sure you allow yourself time to sink into the lovely laidback pace of country living.