Rosehip in the country

My fear of driving seems to have been thoroughly cured as only a couple of weeks after my Warminster/Chipping Sodbury escapade I found myself back behind the wheel heading over to Long Melford in Suffolk une seule! This time the lure at the end of the long drive was a visit to the Rosehip Barn near Thorpe Morieux and the Rosehip shop in Long Melford.
I arrived at the barn not long after the opening time and after shakily exiting my car, was greeted by Simon with the offer of a lovely hot cup of coffee or tea and a delicious almond bun-like confection. That almost made the trip worth it alone, but to enjoy it all in a vintage, rustic French country barn with wood burner was the icing on the cake (or in this case bun!)

Simon sat down and had a cup of tea with me and it was lovely to sip hot tea from pretty vintage tea cups and have a nice chat after the long drive. Although I'm ashamed to admit that I wolfed down my bun (scrummy though it was) in a rather un-lady like manner as I was itching to have a look round! From every angle there was something to catch the eye...

After several purchases I headed off to the Rosehip shop a mere 10 minute drive away in Long Melford. Which was also beautifully presented, Simon's lovely daughter was holding the fort and I had a really enjoyable talk with her about various vintage shops, fairs and books. She was even kind enough to write me a little list of places and things I might like!

After a couple more purchases (more about these in another post!) I decided to head home - but I definitely hope to be visiting the Rosehip Barn and shop again in the New Year!