I can hardly believe it! Just like that, on a whim after watching this YouTube video that was shared in our Facebook Group, I booked it and now I’m going to live in this AMAZING little 1940s WW2 tin cottage for two whole days! To say I’m excited is an understatement…
I’m not visiting until late August but that gives me time to plan how to make the most of my visit which will not only involve a day in Glastonbury (which is just a few miles away) but a full day of cooking some 1940s recipes and filming them (for the blog) and enjoying some beer in the Anderson shelter. Simply enjoying some private downtime to myself.
I’m lucky that the cottage is only about 1.5 hrs drive from my house and my plans are to spend a full day in Glastonbury (I’ve never visited) before checking in at the cottage and enjoying a relaxing evening.
The next day I hope to spend most of it relaxing, cooking and filming a couple of WW2 recipes, hopefully a walk to Glastonbury Tor and maybe a visit to the village pub! I’m so excited! The last time I managed to go away on a mini-break was a stay at a pub near the Uffington White Horse a few years ago. Some time away is long overdue.
From the owners website: (you can check out availability here)
“The corrugated cottage was built in the spring of 1940, around the beginning of the Second World War when Britain felt under imminent threat of invasion. The cottage was built for the Women’s Land Army, or ‘land girls’, who were young women working in agriculture to help the war effort. More than a third of land girls came from major cities, so many rural accommodations had to be built. The cottage is built out of corrugated iron with tongue and groove wooden panelling inside with insulation between. It stands alone beside the owner’s house in some small woods with lots of badgers, foxes and tawny owls!
The cottage is just a few miles from Glastonbury on the edge of a small village called Baltonsborough, including a shop, post office, church and pub within short walking distance across the fields.
The cottage has been recreated in the style of the 1940s, with authentic details such as a forties enamelled range with back boiler, forties utility furniture, a functioning radiogram from the fifties and Bakelite switches and plugs. The kitchen includes an original fifties sink, larder and fridge with a modern electric hob and microwave.
In the bathroom is a claw-foot roll top bath and toilet with elevated cistern.
There is a small enclosed garden with a wonderful view over the levels. The garden includes table and chairs
The cottage sleeps four people, with two bedrooms and four single beds and an additional sofa bed. The bedroom upstairs is reached by a steep staircase and very low doorway with a very low ceiling, so is unsuitable for disabled or elderly people (but brilliant for children!). The house has wireless internet and no television. The house is well-insulated and includes both a coal fire range with back boiler and electric heater.
The house includes an Anderson shelter in the garden. “
So jealous C! I would love to do this but it’s a bit far from Vancouver Island😂
A tad far Rachel! I’ll be sure to share lots of photos and footage though! C xxxx
I have e mailed for more information and pricing! Sounds amazing and just the peace and quiet I need. You will love it I’m sure!!
Ooooo that’s great! Mary, who responded to my email, is super nice! I’m thrilled! I’m hoping that this might be a bit of an annual getaway for me if all goes well xxx C
WOW! Sounds like a dream come true.
It is!!! I NEED a couple of days away with a little solitude and this will be my idea of a little bit of heaven! Xxxx
Oh my goodness! What a wonderful ‘getaway’, both in place AND time!
I could cry! Honestly, I have responsibilities here and it’s very hard to spend any time away in length from the house but my eldest is going to keep an eye on things for me xxxx
I’m so glad I shared this YouTube video now. This is the perfect mini-break for you. I hope you have a wonderful time. 😀
Thank you so much Sue! I never would have known if you hadn’t posted it in the group!!! Xxxx
Oh how lovely ,you will so love this ,I google mapped it to find it is only 14 miles away from where I grew up ,I hope you will have a wonderful time , Chrissie x
Oooo so that was very local to you then! I’m sure I’m going to have a wonderful stay! Thank you xxxx
How incredibly exciting! Don’t forget to unplug and have a really good time on your own. I’m sure we want to know all about it, but it’s your downtime also. 🙂
Thank you Allison, will definitely be unplugging, I really need to disconnect fully for a day or two – am so looking forward to it xxx C
Fascinating.
It is, can’t wait for a good poke around!!! xxx C
Don’t have too many beers in the Anderson… it only had a covered bucket for the necessaries! 😁
Hahaha! I might end up spending the night in it, who knows!!! If it’s got a bucket I’ll be alright! Haha!
I just saw this house on Kirsten and Joerg’s YouTube channel! I would love to join you! Please make it the most fun for all of us!
Yes that is what made me decide to rent it out, Sue shared the video in our group and I’m like WHAAATTT!!!! C xxxx
WOWZERS!!! This is such an amazing opportunity. I am looking forward to the videos !!!!
Thanks Barb! You know I’ll be getting my camera out for sure!! Haha! Hope all is well in Nova Scotia xxxx C
I am so happy you get to do this. Sounds like so much fun.
Thanks Sue, am super excited!!! C xxxx
Not envious at all😉💜💜💜. It’s on our bucket list🤞🏻
Hahaha! I’m always a little envious of what people do and places they go in the UK, we live in an amazing country. I’m so looking forward to this C xxx
Carolyn,
This looks like such a lovely place to stay and immerse oneself in the joys and struggles of WWII era living. I love all the work the owners put into giving the cottage’s interior (and exterior), especially the surprises in the nooks and crannies, and the nurses suitcase was the icing on top!
Very much looking forward to your diary when you visit and can’t wait to see what the rest of the summer holds for you!
Best wishes on this 1940s adventure!
Laura
I couldn’t resist! Honestly, I’m just really going to enjoy spending a day in the house looking around! xxx C
You so deserve this unique break Carolyn. You do so much for this group along with working, home, etc. Enjoy every delicious moment, it will feed your soul. Wishing you a tranquil retreat.💕
Thank you June, I think I’m going to love it!!!! xxx C
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