Discover The UK Challenge – Destination Rye In East Sussex

by Glotime | Mar 15, 2016 | Featured, Travel

As part of our ‘Discover the UK Challenge’, we come to the stunning medieval town of Rye in East Sussex.

St Mary’s church tower (usually open to the public) offers the best viewpoint to show the terracotta roofs of the many timbered houses. These ancient buildings, cobbled streets and secret passages, once the haunt of smugglers and highwaymen, regularly attract film crews in search of historical settings for period productions.[vc_row parallax=”” parallax_image=”” row_id=”” column_padding=”” full_width_row=”” equal_height=”” full_height=”” vertical_center=”” enable_parallax=”” parallax_speed=”0.5″ bg_video_src_mp4=”” bg_video_src_ogv=”” bg_video_src_webm=”” bg_video_overlay_color=”” mouse_scroll=””][vc_column width=”1/1″ fixed=”” animation=”” full_height=”” enable_parallax=”” parallax_speed=”0.5″][vc_media_grid style=”all” items_per_page=”10″ element_width=”12″ gap=”5″ button_style=”rounded” button_color=”blue” button_size=”md” arrows_design=”none” arrows_position=”inside” arrows_color=”blue” paging_design=”radio_dots” paging_color=”grey” loop=”” autoplay=”-1″ item=”mediaGrid_Default” grid_id=”vc_gid:1458039617457-cbda99f6-b438-6″ include=”14362″][vc_column_text]The sheer concentration of living history packed into this vibrant market town makes it the ideal base for a holiday of discovery, or a relaxing short break. There are many comfortable, welcoming hotels and guest houses and plenty of charming inns and restaurants.

Many authors, musicians, artists and celebrities have made Rye their home and it is visited by millions of people from all over the World who are seduced by its distinctive beauty and ancient architecture.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row parallax=”” parallax_image=”” row_id=”” column_padding=”” full_width_row=”” equal_height=”” full_height=”” vertical_center=”” enable_parallax=”” parallax_speed=”0.5″ bg_video_src_mp4=”” bg_video_src_ogv=”” bg_video_src_webm=”” bg_video_overlay_color=”” mouse_scroll=””][vc_column width=”1/1″ fixed=”” animation=”” full_height=”” enable_parallax=”” parallax_speed=”0.5″][vc_column_text]Talking of seduction, we have been contacted by Frank and Jackie Nolan, whose courtship began on a Romantic Break some twenty or so years ago when visiting Rye.

Jackie recounts their arrival at The Mermaid Inn – they had booked into the Honeymoon Suite, which had been recommended by friends, and frequented by Paul and Linda McCartney and the like.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row parallax=”” parallax_image=”” row_id=”” column_padding=”” full_width_row=”” equal_height=”” full_height=”” vertical_center=”” enable_parallax=”” parallax_speed=”0.5″ bg_video_src_mp4=”” bg_video_src_ogv=”” bg_video_src_webm=”” bg_video_overlay_color=”” mouse_scroll=””][vc_column width=”1/1″ fixed=”” animation=”” full_height=”” enable_parallax=”” parallax_speed=”0.5″][vc_media_grid style=”all” items_per_page=”10″ element_width=”12″ gap=”5″ button_style=”rounded” button_color=”blue” button_size=”md” arrows_design=”none” arrows_position=”inside” arrows_color=”blue” paging_design=”radio_dots” paging_color=”grey” loop=”” autoplay=”-1″ item=”mediaGrid_Default” grid_id=”vc_gid:1458039866287-081c04df-28ea-5″ include=”14363″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row parallax=”” parallax_image=”” row_id=”” column_padding=”” full_width_row=”” equal_height=”” full_height=”” vertical_center=”” enable_parallax=”” parallax_speed=”0.5″ bg_video_src_mp4=”” bg_video_src_ogv=”” bg_video_src_webm=”” bg_video_overlay_color=”” mouse_scroll=””][vc_column width=”1/1″ fixed=”” animation=”” full_height=”” enable_parallax=”” parallax_speed=”0.5″][vc_column_text]As they registered, she recalls that Frank had a flash of conscience being a nice Irish Catholic lad, and told the Receptionist as they signed in that they were not actually married, but were just dating, and did they have a problem with that. As Jackie squirmed over her suitcase, the Receptionist replied ‘I don’t care one way or another’, and handed them their keys. They have laughed about it ever since.

But back to Rye, and it really is a stunning destination, and one that should be visited at least once – and then you will find that once is not enough. Ask Frank and Jackie Nolan – I am sure they will back me up.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row parallax=”” parallax_image=”” row_id=”” column_padding=”” full_width_row=”” equal_height=”” full_height=”” vertical_center=”” enable_parallax=”” parallax_speed=”0.5″ bg_video_src_mp4=”” bg_video_src_ogv=”” bg_video_src_webm=”” bg_video_overlay_color=”” mouse_scroll=””][vc_column width=”1/1″ fixed=”” animation=”” full_height=”” enable_parallax=”” parallax_speed=”0.5″][vc_media_grid style=”all” items_per_page=”10″ element_width=”12″ gap=”5″ button_style=”rounded” button_color=”blue” button_size=”md” arrows_design=”none” arrows_position=”inside” arrows_color=”blue” paging_design=”radio_dots” paging_color=”grey” loop=”” autoplay=”-1″ item=”mediaGrid_Default” grid_id=”vc_gid:1458039932696-5c040b59-293a-6″ include=”14356″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row parallax=”” parallax_image=”” row_id=”” column_padding=”” full_width_row=”” equal_height=”” full_height=”” vertical_center=”” enable_parallax=”” parallax_speed=”0.5″ bg_video_src_mp4=”” bg_video_src_ogv=”” bg_video_src_webm=”” bg_video_overlay_color=”” mouse_scroll=””][vc_column width=”1/1″ fixed=”” animation=”” full_height=”” enable_parallax=”” parallax_speed=”0.5″][vc_column_text]
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www.mermaidinn.com

www.ryeparishchurch.org.uk

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Destination Coniston – Ghostly Tales At The Black Bull

by Glotime | Feb 24, 2016 | Featured, Travel

As part of the Glotime ‘UK Holiday Challenge’ we stumble upon a gem of an Inn in the charming village of Coniston, Cumbria in the Lake District.

Coniston is a great destination for walkers and climbers, as well as families wanting to explore beyond its boundaries. Many famous writers have visited and lived in Coniston, including Coleridge and John Ruskin, who is now buried in the famous St Andrews Church and has a Museum in his name in the Village.

In more recent times, Donald Campbell broke the water speed record on Coniston Water in 1955, but was killed attempting to regain it again in 1967. There is a memorial to him on the village green, just opposite the car park, and information about him in the Ruskin Museum.

The delightful Black Bull Inn and Hotel was built around 400 years ago as a coaching inn providing accommodation for travellers, coachmen and horses.

The Inn is situated in the heart of Coniston Village, beside the beck and in the shadow of the ‘Old Man’ mountain. We felt it important to give you more detail of this exceptional accommodation, as they have left no stone unturned in their effort to cater to all of their guests.

They have 15 comfortable bedrooms, each with bath/shower ensuite, colour tv, tea/coffee making facilities, hair-dryer, full central heating and double glazing. The original features and character of the rooms have still been retained.

They serve a range of light snacks, catch of the day, hearty meat dishes and vegetarian dishes.

The most recent addition to their hostelry is a microbrewery, in which they brew their own beer, Bluebird Bitter and Old Man Ale. They use on the finest ingredients and their local mountain water.

We began to investigate the location and country inn when one of our Glotime followers, Lynn Walker contacted us recommending this as a great place to visit and stay.

Lynn had visited The Old Bull last year with her husband and two children, and one evening was walking across the courtyard, when she glimpsed a man walking ahead of her in Coachman attire. When she turned the corner the man had disappeared, which she put down to him being faster on foot. She assumed that there was a local celebration or festival in the village for its history, but on investigation, discovered that there was nothing to explain a fancy dress occasion.

Many ghostly experiences have been recorded in the Village and especially at The Old Black Bull, but it is hardly surprising with its rich cultural past and vibrant history.

Lynn related her findings to us with great excitement, and assures us that it did not spoil her holiday in any way, but added to the quality of the stay, which she would heartily recommend.

(Images courtesy of Ian Bradley)

http://www.blackbullconiston.co.uk

http://www.conistonbrewery.com/black-bull-coniston.htm