6outofoz » England 2009 http://www.6outofoz.com our journey around the world Fri, 24 Dec 2010 10:34:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Out & About http://www.6outofoz.com/out-about/ http://www.6outofoz.com/out-about/#comments Wed, 20 May 2009 02:01:32 +0000 Amanda http://www.6outofoz.com/?p=98 We were so lucky to be able to put down roots at Bucks House in Great Bardfield.  We had a fantastic place to stay and were able to go out and explore at leisure – and did I mention the weather was brilliant!  Not to mention the pubs – we love a good pub lunch!

Gorgeous heritage buildings -

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Picture postcard villages -

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and the best day we had – exploring the amazing Audley End House & Gardens.  It’s setup to show how a large house like this ran; what the servants did and how their day would go etc.  As well as tour throughout the rooms which have been restored with their original furniture and artwork.

]]> http://www.6outofoz.com/out-about/feed/ 0 England in the Springtime http://www.6outofoz.com/england-in-the-springtime/ http://www.6outofoz.com/england-in-the-springtime/#comments Mon, 18 May 2009 02:01:57 +0000 Amanda http://www.6outofoz.com/?p=92 It’s an absolutely beautiful place.  Everything is green and fresh and the birds actually sing not squawk!

]]> http://www.6outofoz.com/england-in-the-springtime/feed/ 1 Welcome to Poston Manor! http://www.6outofoz.com/welcome-to-poston-manor/ http://www.6outofoz.com/welcome-to-poston-manor/#comments Thu, 14 May 2009 10:53:21 +0000 Amanda http://www.6outofoz.com/?p=88 I think we had mixed feelings when we left Calais on the ferry.  Part of me was sad because I love France – it’s so beautiful – but the other side of me was really looking forward to going back to England and not having to think in French all the time!

So as we powered on towards the famous White Cliffs – we had a train ride down to London, onto the tube from Charing Cross to Liverpool and then another train up to Bishop’s Stortford and we’d be back in Essex. 

Only problem was getting from Bishops to Great Bardfield – our ultimate destination.  Turned out a bus and then a taxi was the only way and so after leaving France at 9am we arrived at Bucks House (aka Poston Manor!) almost 11 hours later.

Lucky for us, Peter & Nessie have the most beautiful house and you can see why it’s got a good reputation as a B&B. 

We were very spoiled and got the 4 poster room, while the girls had been living it up for a few weeks already up in the attic!

If you ever want a weekend away in Essex – this is the place to stay.

Look at this for a Sunday roast! 

Check out more of Bucks House at http://www.buckshousebandb.co.uk/1.html

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We guess this is mainly due to the bombings and possibly the upcoming Olympics.  The tube is absolutely spotless – not even gum on the ground!  The downside is you have to carry your rubbish with you everywhere because there are no bins!

We had a 3 day London Pass which allows you unlimited transport on the tube, buses etc and entry to a massive list of sights, museums, historic buildings etc.  3 days is not a long time so we tried to fit in as much as possible and walked like we’ve never walked before.

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