I am really pleased with that first picture. It was taken not long after we arrived at Flamborough this afternoon. It is over thirty years since I last descended the mighty chalk promontory known as Flamborough Head to visit that particular cove. It is called North Landing.
The North Sea was like a millpond but you could sense a change in the air. Over on the horizon, distant rain showers were slanting.
Nearby, up on the chalk promontory, there are dozens of quirky old shacks or chalets like this one. It is called "Cliff View" and I doubt that anybody has been inside it in ten years. Some of the properties are bijou homes and others are occasional holiday retreats..
But this is where we are staying - at the end of a former barn. Our unit is called Nightingale Cottage and it is most comfortable inside. We are here for four nights.
Hold tight on to Shirley's hand if you go up the lighthouse so you don't fall if you have a panic attack. Flamborough was on Villages By The Sea a couple of years ago. Interesting history.
ReplyDeleteA pretty unique place.
DeleteLove that photo of the beach and sea and boats; and it looks like a nice place to stay! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteThank you Bob.
DeleteYour little boat in the first photo? It looks to be seaworthy. Push it down the hill and you can sail away.
ReplyDeleteI could sail to Australia.
DeleteScenic area with some history to it.
ReplyDeleteYes, plenty of history Red.
DeleteThat first photo is both gorgeous and atmospheric!
ReplyDeleteThank Margaret. I think that it speaks authentically of the coast of Yorkshire.
DeleteThese beautiful pictures make me want to be there.
ReplyDeleteCome over River! Yorkshire is waiting for you.
DeleteWhilst red brick building can be beautiful, a cottage it 's not.
ReplyDeleteYou are very right.
DeleteExceptional first photo, YP, but they are all good. Your accommodation looks very smart. When we lived in the UK, I always fancied living in a barn conversion.
ReplyDeleteWithout the cattle I assume..
DeleteLooks like a very beautiful place to establish base camp for a few days. I can't wait to see more of the resulting pictures.
ReplyDeleteWednesday should be nice.
DeleteSpringflower needs a bit of work. Is there a lighthouse nearby? Any secrets to explore?
ReplyDeleteTwo lighthouses in fact Mr Penguin.
DeleteIt looks very smart, hope the weather stays good for you.
ReplyDeleteWednesday will be good.
DeleteIs the lack of windows in that "cottage" due to it getting very cold in the winter?
ReplyDeleteI like your second picture best. I hope you get some good weather. Any possibility of swimming?
Swimming would have been nice that first afternoon but now the sea is rough. The "cottage" has two windows on the other side. It does not feel dark in here.
DeleteI was really pleased with that first photo, too, Neil! What a beautiful shot!
ReplyDeleteHope you and Shirley have a terrific time!
Thank you Ellen. Zo far zo good!
DeleteI wonder how much they charge to rent Cliff View?
ReplyDeleteThey pay you to stay there!
DeleteGreat photos and what a scenic place! I want to go myself! I'm going to add it to my list. Is there a rail station? Could I get around without a car?
ReplyDeleteYou could get a train to nearby Bridlington then taxi or occasional public bus - about five miles to Flamborough. The seabird displays at nearby Bempton Cliffs can be wonderful depending on the time of year.
DeleteThe weatherbeaten boat looks magnificent
ReplyDeleteThank you John.
DeleteYour first photo is an absolute cracker! Have a wonderful time
ReplyDelete"The North Sea was like a millpond"
ReplyDeleteI know that's an established metaphor (or, for English teachers, simile), but what about the Tullivers?
That first photo is beautiful. I love the composition.
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