Thoughts from Thyme
Conversations, Cultivations, Inspirations
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Nurturing Winter Skin
In the bleak mid-winter ..... when the temperatures drop, humidity levels also plummet and sadly the drier the air, the drier your skin.
The Wild Side of Thyme
It is a misty autumnal morning in ‘The Wildings’ at Thyme and there is a quiet ethereal beauty to the water meadows, woodland and riverbanks of the Southrop Manor Estate.
In the ‘Home Kitchen'
My culinary career began in a sailing environment, a sharp contrast to the gentle Cotswold countryside surrounding Thyme.
Summer Swimming ... Naturally
As the days lengthen and thoughts of slowing down in the summer sun take hold, the desire to seek out water is instinctive.
From Kitsch to Cool: The Rise of Rosé
I recall one fine morning, several years ago, in the South of France, when I woke up with a light fuzziness to find myself on the patio of a charming Chateau.
Festive Foliage for your Christmas Table
As the festive season draws near, the floristry at Thyme continues to respond to the seasons, keeping in step with and reflecting the pared-back winter landscape and gardens that surround us.
Restoration, Renovation, Rejuvenation - Part Four
At the heart of Thyme sit two beautiful barns. The restoration of the Ox Barn and the opening of its eponymous restaurant mark the final piece in our village-within-a- village restoration.
Restoration, Renovation, Rejuvenation - Part Three
The inspiration for our spa, The Meadow is nature and light.
Thyme Travels: Puglia
We began our trip near Lecce, in a converted masseria, a fortified farm house. Often converted now, but once where olive oil was made. You can eat at and visit many, and we came across abandoned ones too.
Thyme Travels: Sri Lanka
Although sometimes known as the Teardrop of India, I can assure you, there was nothing to cry about here.
Our Cedar of Lebanon
Towering over all of the buildings at Thyme is our magnificent Cedar of Lebanon. Over three times as tall as our highest rooves, it has an impressive and commanding presence.
Restoration, Renovation, Rejuvenation - Part One
Exciting things are happening at Thyme. Next year we will see the addition of new rooms, another restaurant and a spa.
The Fragrant Home
In Elizabethan country houses, located close to the kitchen and the garden, would be found what was known as a ‘still room’.
Take Thyme to Rest
Rest is the conversation between what we love to do and how we love to be.
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