The Landmark Slow 60

“The loveliest spot that man hath ever found” was how William Wordsworth recalled Dove Cottage, the Lakeland home he shared with his sister Dorothy. And tucked into the hillside directly behind the Wordsworths’ cottage, sharing the same views across Grasmere, sits our Landmark, Howthwaite. This solid house was built in the 1920s, on the land behind the Romantic poet's home, where he would walk and sit composing his poems. Take a book of his verse to the garden room and watch that same ever-changing light sweeping across fells, as the poet himself would have done more than 200 years ago. Howthwaite, Grasmere 

Luttrell’s Tower sits on the shores of the Solent near Southampton, with views across the sea to the Isle of Wight. In the undercroft of this elegant structure, a private brick tunnel leads directly down to the beach: a clue to the tower’s secret past. To steal a quiet moment, take your morning coffee and follow the tunnel down to the shore, where lapping waves will greet you at the gate. Luttrell's Tower, Hampshire

A short wander through the woods that surround the fairytale Poultry Cottage, you’ll find yourself deep within the soaring, cathedral-like columns of a grove of towering redwoods. One of the most famous and historically significant stands of trees in the UK, it was planted in 1857 by the rural innovator John Naylor, and contains some of the oldest coast redwoods in the UK. Landmark guests have special permission to wander among the trees at any time of the day or night: a rare opportunity to spend time alone with these impressive beings. Poultry Cottage, Powys

Standing 72 metres tall on a Sussex hillside, the Long Man of Wilmington is an ancient mystery. Staying at the medieval Wilmington Priory - where a religious community existed curiously side by side with this pagan figure for centuries - offers a rare chance to encounter the chalk giant at any hour. Glimpse him through the kitchen or bedroom window, or take an early morning walk up Windover Hill to watch the sun rise before returning to the priory for breakfast. Wilmington Priory, Sussex

On the mouth of the River Dart in South Devon, Kingswear Castle seems to grow out of the rocks on which it stands. Watching the sea from the castle's roof terrace or gardens can often be rewarded with a sighting of a friendly seal - nicknamed Colin by the many Landmark guests who have seen him - who likes to swim around the rocks, sometimes coming right up to the castle. Kingswear Castle, near Dartmouth

'Rivers know this: there is no hurry. We shall get there some day’ said Winnie the Pooh creator A.A. Milne. And nowhere is more perfect for a leisurely afternoon of Poohsticks than the tiny hamlet of Coombe, North Cornwall, where a stream trickles between our eight whitewashed cottages on its way to the sea, with two little bridges for launching and watching the progress of your vessels. Coombe, Cornwall

Follow the shifting light and changing shadows around Astley Castle’s ancient walls over the course of a day. As the hours pass, it’s easy to imagine the countless courses the sun has taken around the castle during its centuries of existence, and those may have quietly noticed it from within these walls. When night falls, turn off the lights and let the moonlight take over, transforming the space in unexpected ways. Astley Castle, Warwickshire.

At Saddell Bay, spend time with Antony Gormley’s GRIP, a sculpture created in 2015 to mark Landmark’s 50th anniversary. Standing on the rocks below Saddell Castle, the cast-iron figure meets the shifting coastal landscape. As its presence transforms in changing light, weather and tides, the sculpture invites quiet reflection on nature’s rhythms and the ongoing dialogue between human form and wild seascape in this remarkable setting. Saddell Bay, Kintyre

At the historic heart of medieval Tewkesbury, Abbey Gatehouse guards the great gate to Tewkesbury Abbey's grounds, whose soaring west window rises just steps from your door. Enchanting sounds of choral evensong drift on the air several evenings a week, and it's just a few steps from your door and through the gardens into the majestic abbey to enjoy a front-row seat to the performance. Abbey Gatehouse, Tewkesbury

Poet John Keats spent the last three months of his life at 26 Piazza di Spagna in Rome, passing away there in February 1821 at the age of just 25. Staying in the apartment above the room where he died  – sharing the same layout and views of the Spanish Steps  – offers a poignant connection to his final days. Wake up early and take a walk through the city to the Cimitero Acattolico, to visit Keats’ grave, marked by a headstone named simply as “A Young English Poet.” Piazza di Spagna, Rome

Surrounded by beautiful plasterwork depicting the Muses of Greek mythology, with Apollo (the god or art and music) over the fireplace, the beautiful Music Room, complete with splendid four poster bed, will bring out the best in any pianist.  The Landmark fronts onto a flagged square in the heart of the city, with a small rooftop terrace and views of the surrounding city and Lancaster castle. The Music Room, Lancaster

Tucked into a wooded hillside near Stratford-upon-Avon, The Bath House is full of surprises. Step inside and you’ll discover a world of 18th-century frivolity, where domed ceilings and high walls are festooned with decorative shells. The real thrill, though, is in the basement grotto, where you’ll find your own private – and startlingly cold – Georgian plunge pool with sweeping countryside views. The Bath House, Warwickshire

Deep in the Eryri National Park, Coed y Bleiddiau is a former railway cottage with its own private halt on the historic Ffestiniog Railway. Once home to the line’s superintendent, it now offers the rare chance to arrive – or depart – by steam train, right from your doorstep. Landmark guests get free travel, so step onto your private platform to ride through forested valleys and slate country to Blaenau Ffestiniog, or change at Porthmadog for the Welsh Highland Railway, winding past waterfalls and through the dramatic Aberglaslyn Pass to Caernarfon. The railway runs from late March to early November. Coed y Bleiddiau, Gwynedd

On the tiny island of Lundy, off the North Devon coast, Tibbetts offers a rare chance to truly escape from it all. Set nearly two miles from the island’s only village, with only sika deer, ponies, highland cattle and Soay sheep for company, it is wonderfully remote and beautifully unspoiled – little altered since it was built in 1909 as an Admiralty lookout post. It’s said that 14 lighthouses can be seen from it on a clear night, and sitting outside with a morning coffee, watching the sun rise over the North Devon coast is about as remote and simple an experience as anybody could wish for. Tibbetts, Lundy

From the turret room at the top of Fairburn Tower, you can admire the view and watch birds of prey as they hover and swoop. If you visit during the late spring or summer months you may also witness the brave fledging of baby House Martins, perching precariously on the pink window ledge, priming their plumage for their precipitous flight and chirruping cheerfully as they go. Fairburn Tower, Ross-shire

There's something magical about catching glances of a magnificent cathedral out of the window of your Landmark, which always seems like a dream and invites lengthy contemplation. Up high in the rooftops of Salisbury, the views from most windows at The Wardrobe frame a glorious view of the famous Cathedral from sunrise to sunset. Its spire is the tallest in the country, and contemplating the skill and courage of the medieval masons who built it is both inspiring and sobering. The Wardrobe, Salisbury

There’s magic in the moment the gates close at Canons Ashby - a tranquil Elizabethan manor house set in rolling English countryside and cared for by the National Trust. As the last visitor drifts away and golden light settles over the landscape, guests at our apartment, The Tower, can step down into its terraced gardens and enjoy after-hours access to the historic grounds, completely undisturbed. The Tower, Canons Ashby

Sitting in front of your snug barrel-roofed cottage, coffee in hand, you’ll get a front row view of narrowboats negotiating Lock 31 of the South Stratford Canal. With plenty of time to chat to boaters as their vessels move up or down the waterway, it’s a sociable spot where you’ll hear stories of their time on the canals and consider how life might have been for the lengthsmenwho lived here in the 19th century. Lengthsman's Cottage, Warwickshire

From the outside, it's hard to imagine the vast medieval hall that exists inside Plas Uchaf, or the happy hours you will spend lying on the sofa staring up at this structure that has been in place for over six centuries. The hall is surprisingly grand – a roof of sophisticated carpentry.  The fire and the hall are the twin spirits of this ancient place, and at night, with the wooden ribs of the hall moving a little in the firelight, you can imagine that you are Jonah inside the whale. Plas Uchaf, Denbighshire

Standing blissfully alone in quiet countryside is the last remaining fragment of a great medieval abbey. Once a thriving Cistercian community, the abbey was surrounded by pastures, orchards, gardens, vineyards, and fishponds – a self-sufficient world where monks cultivated everything from wool to wine. Today, you can stay in what remains of this historic site and stroll into the neighbouring field, where Warden Abbey Vineyard has revived the ancient art of winemaking. Take a bottle back with you and savour it within the abbey walls, reflecting on the lasting connection between land, craft, and the monks who tended this soil more than 800 years ago. Warden Abbey, Bedfordshire

The island of Lundy is rich in marine life, and offers plentiful opportunities for diving and snorkelling with seals, rare corals and other creatures. The European Spider Crab is a commonly spotted guest here - and a snorkel or dive can often be rewarded with the chance to share their enchanting environment for a while; in another world entirely, yet close enough to walk back up to your cottage and warm up with a hot drink afterwards. Lundy, Bristol Channel

Built above an ancient and venerated spring that feeds three linked pools, St Winifred’s Well has enchanted visitors for centuries. Legend says the saint's bones rested there in the 12th century and that a spring then burst forth miraculously from the ground. The water has long been believed to have healing powers. Guests staying here can brave a dip accompanied by the sound of birdsong and the lowing cows in the nearby field, and imagine all the people who had come to that very site over many hundreds of years seeking relief. St Winifred's Well, near Oswestry

Shore Cottage sits on its own little rocky promontory at Saddell Bay, among trees that grow right down to the sea. Sitting in bed with your morning coffee in hand, with views of the whole bay in all its wild and unspoilt beauty, you can watch gannets wheeling and diving in search of fish as the tide shifts across Saddell Bay and the light dances across the hills of Arran beyond. Shore Cottage, Saddell Bay 

In the garden at Belmont, John Fowles’ former home in Lyme Regis, is a very special Victorian observatory tower, with hatch and revolving roof. As part of Belmont’s restoration, local volunteers returned the observatory’s rotating roof mechanism to working order, and we have provided a telescope to watch the stars through the roof hatch. Belmont, Lyme Regis

Standing proudly on the highest point of Lundy, Old Light Upper comes with its very own lighthouse tower. From here, sweeping 360° views take in the island, the Bristol Channel, and, due west, the endless Atlantic – with the next landfall being the coast of America. Climb the 147 steps to the top and you’ll find two deckchairs where the great lantern once shone, warning ships away from Lundy’s treacherous rocks. By day, it’s the island’s finest reading room, with the sea and sky as your backdrop; by night, it becomes a front-row seat for sunsets, starlit skies, and, if you’re lucky, a glimpse of the Northern Lights or the elusive green flash as the sun sinks into the sea. Old Light Upper, Lundy

Experience the hidden life of Hampton Court Palace with a stay at the Georgian House, set within its historic walls near the Rose Gardens and Henry VIII’s Real Tennis Court. With a private walled garden and views over the palace rooftops, you’ll feel part of something secret and special. Wander freely through the palace gardens, maze, courtyards, and public rooms during opening hours. Discover tucked-away doors, invisible staircases, and glimpses of life beyond the public eye. With welcoming staff and the freedom to roam during opening hours, you’ll feel less like a visitor and more like a resident of this extraordinary royal setting. The Georgian House, Surrey

Red squirrels are thriving in and around Grasmere, in the Lake District. From your garden room at Howthwaite, you can sit quietly with a warm cup of tea, watching them go about their business in the tree-filled gardens. In autumn, they forage for and cache nuts and seeds to prepare for winter, while their ear tufts grow longer to help keep them warm. Howthwaite, Grasmere 

On the weekend closest to Bonfire Night, the roof of Appleton Water Tower is an unexpected ideal vantage point to watch firework displays for miles across Norfolk’s famously flat landscape. Spot displays in nearby villages, the glow of bonfires rising, and far in the distance tiny silent lights shoot into the sky, surrounded by the blackness of an autumn night. Appleton Water Tower, Norfolk

Spend a peaceful hour or two watching the birds come and go, and the tides rise and fall, from your private perch high in Peters Tower. With more than a hundred bird species living in and visiting the estuary throughout the seasons - alongside a wealth of other wildlife - you might spot oystercatchers, curlews, terns, little egrets, or even seals. Fling open your window to immerse yourself in the full soundscape of the estuary. Peters Tower, Lympstone

Gothic Temple, built in 1741, is one of the last additions to the garden at Stowe, formed for Lord Cobham by Charles Bridgeman and his successor, William Kent. That same year, Capability Brown arrived as gardener, to begin his own transformation of the landscape. It feels like an immense privilege to live within this extraordinary landscape, if just for a few days, witnessing the effect of the changing light on the monuments and enjoying special evening access to the scenes that Capability Brown created - even better getting it all to yourself after the day visitors have gone home. Gothic Temple, Stowe

Hidden in plain sight atop one of the highest points in Plymouth, Crownhill Fort was built in the 1860s to defend the Cornish naval base from attack. From a distance, it may appear to be nothing more than a forested hilltop, but get up close and you'll discover a concealed world of Victorian military might: a warren of tunnels, earth ramparts, parade grounds, and cannons. Staying here, in the comfortably converted Officers’ Quarters, you’ll get free run of the site, and your own keys to explore the labyrinth of underground tunnels in your own time. Crownhill Fort, Plymouth

Pond Cottage, a rustic dwelling designed by Jeffrey Wyatville, sits at the heart of the Endsleigh Estate – one of Britain’s most important and best-preserved Picturesque landscapes. Here, on the exquisite stretch of the River Tamar chosen by Georgiana, Duchess of Bedford and once sketched by Turner, the Grade I-listed gardens shaped by Humphry Repton become your own private world to wander by day or night. Staying here is to inhabit a vision of romance, living inside one of England’s most bewitching garden creations. Pond Cottage, Devon

Open the back door of your yellow gatehouse at Stogursey Castle and step straight into a 1000 year old castle keep. Surrounded by a moat and ruins of the 12th century curtain wall, this is your own private island, where King John once dined and Lancastrians clashed with Yorkists during the Wars of the Roses. Step out under the stars and moon in the quiet of night, when the great stone walls rise black against the sky, and you feel a rare, almost magical connection to the past – as if a portal has opened and the echo of hooves and clashing swords still lingers in the cold air. Stogursey Castle, Somerset

The approach to a Landmark can often be as intriguing as the property itself. At Rhiwddolion in North Wales – once a small quarrying community and, long before that, a waypoint on an older road – a small slate sign on the forest floor marks the turn onto a mossy path leading to Landmark’s three properties. Cars can go no further. Leaving yours by the forestry track, your journey into the past begins with a slow walk up the valley on the half-buried flagstones of Sarn Helen, the Roman road into the Conwy valley. By the time Ty Coch appears among the oak and slate, the modern world has already fallen away, to be reshaped by the rhythm of the past. Rhiwddolion, North Wales

Tucked beside the River Coquet at the foot of a steep, wooded ravine, Brinkburn Mill is a haven of peace and history. Its old wheel and grinding stones remain in place, quietly recalling the mill’s working past. Just over the garden wall, the serene presence of Brinkburn Priory adds to the sense of tranquility. Thanks to the height and steep sides of the valley, this is a perfect spot to send your voice sailing down the river, and enjoy the wonderful echoes that return. Brinkburn Mill, Northumberland

Surrounded by rich woodland and tucked down the head of Frenchman's Creek on the Helford River, this has to be the most romantic and secluded cottage in Cornwall. Named after the nearby creek, the enchanting nature of the area inspired Daphne du Maurier’s book of the same name. Reading the work in this tranquil, wild, and untouched place, it's easy to feel like the 'trespasser in time' Du Maurier describes, and imagine Jean-Benoit Aubrey's pirate ship, La Mouette, hiding here among the trees and mudflats. Frenchman's Creek, Cornwall

Part village hall and part inn, The Priest’s House dates from 1500. Once a place for parish feasts and a welcoming stopover for weary travellers passing through this beautiful part of Devon, it’s squeezed between the garden of Holcombe Court (a fine Tudor house) and the churchyard of a 13th century church. Pausing to hear the bells peal out on a Sunday morning, just as they have for hundreds of years, is a deeply grounding - and all consuming - experience. The Priest’s House, Devon

Built in around 1500 to shelter both people and cattle, this Dartmoor long-house feels carved from the landscape itself. To slow down to the rhythm of this timeworn home and its rugged surroundings is a rare and memorable experience. There are walks in every direction from the doorstep, or if you wish to stay cosy then the wild may well come to you, in the form of Dartmoor Ponies who regularly visit to graze on the pasture outside. Sanders, Devon

Tucked at the edge of ancient Kent woodland, this beautifully restored ornamental dairy was once home to the estate’s dairymaid -  though with its intricate plasterwork and elegant details, it was just as suited to hosting afternoon tea as it was to making butter. Stock up on wonderful Kentish cheeses and locally produced wines to taste your way through the Garden of England in the very place where cheese was once produced. Cobham Dairy, Kent

Nestled high into the cliffs overlooking the landing bay on Lundy, Hanmers offers spectacular views back toward the mainland. Once you arrive and settle in, it’s a great feeling at the end of the day to sit in the garden watching the Oldenburg ship depart, taking day-trippers back to the mainland and leaving you with the feeling that Lundy is ‘yours’ again. The departing ship leaves you at one with the sea, sky, and the cry of an occasional gull passing below you. Bliss! Hanmers, Lundy

The famous chapel stands just over the garden wall from Collegehill House, where many famous travellers found hospitality from the 17th to 19th centuries, during its past life as The Old Rosslyn Inn. Take your time marvelling at the chapel’s famous carvings and hidden symbols, before returning home to decipher the names, dates and messages left on the house’s windowpanes by the travellers who have gone before you. Collegehill House, Roslin

In the summer of 1968, Swarkestone locals were bemused and excited to discover the Rolling Stones in the local pub. The band had been driven up from London in limos to shoot the cover of their seventh album, Beggars Banquet with photographer Michael Joseph. The photos didn’t end up making it onto the album sleeve in the end, but these iconic images have become part of Stones lore, with generations of guests at the now restored Swarketone Pavilion faithfully recreating the shoot. Swarketone Pavilion, Derbyshire

Built in the early 1800s and once home to the Station Agent on the world’s first purpose-built passenger railway, this elegant townhouse in the centre of Manchester sits at the hub of the city’s rail network. From the freestanding tub in the large upstairs bathroom, you can watch frequent trains come and go over the viaduct as they make their way in and out of the city, all while you recline in bubbles. The Station Agent’s House, Manchester

Guarding the mouth of the River Dart in South Devon, Kingswear Castle appears to grow out of the rocks it stands on. The craggy coastline is exposed and wild, but directly under the castle, a small, enclosed tidal pool is tucked away, with the rocks forming natural steps down to it. Twice a day at high tide it makes a secret wild swimming spot, from where you can gaze back up at your fortress as you float on your back in the sunshine. We do emphasise that care is advised and wild swimming is always at your own risk.  Kingswear Castle, Devon

It’s difficult to imagine a finer view than from the south-facing slope of our little cottage, Paxton’s Tower Lodge. If, however, you walk a hundred yards or so up the small green hill behind, to the foot of the tower, there, in the opposite direction, is the finer view. Surely one of the best in Britain, a prospect extensive and rich, it embraces the whole vale of the Tywi, whose green windings your eye can follow for 30 miles or more as it winds its way from the mountains to the sea. Paxton’s Tower Lodge, Carmarthenshire

John Fowles, author of seminal works such as The Magus and The French Lieutenant's Woman, lived at Belmont in Lyme Regis for almost 30 years. His writing room on the first floor, with wide views of sea and sky, is now a beautiful drawing room complete with desk and well-stocked library. Spend evenings reading by the fire, before wandering out in the morning down the hill to The Cobb, where Meryl Streep stood dramatically in her black cape in the film adaptation’s most iconic scene. Belmont, Lyme Regis

Built by Edwin Lutyens around the turn of the 20th century, Goddards was originally devised as 'a Home of Rest to which ladies of small means might repair for holiday.' The large house comes complete with its own indoor skittles alley, where Lutyens himself played a game of skittles in 1901 with the three nurses and two old governesses then staying here. Today, the alley is beautifully preserved, with a set of wooden skittles and bowls for guests’ unlimited use. Goddards, Surrey

Robin Hood’s Hut stands on the edge of a wood, perched above one of the finest views in southern England. From beneath its elegant, ogee-detailed canopy – or umbrello – your eyes are drawn across the Mendip Hills towards the Bristol Channel and the mountains of South Wales beyond. Sitting here in complete seclusion, whether enjoying breakfast in the morning sun or watching it set while meditating, with only the sounds of nature around you, is a unique experience. Robin Hood’s Hut, Somerset

Surrounded by the fertile plains and golden horizons of the Veneto, where fireflies dot the evening skies, lies the sublime Villa Saraceno. Created in the 16th century by influential Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio, the huge villa was designed according to principles of harmony and proportion as a cultured rural retreat for wealthy city folk. With its symmetrical plan, grand portico and generously proportioned rooms, Villa Saraceno continues to be a place to solace: to live, sleep and absorb the carefully laid out recreational vision of one of history’s greatest architects. Villa Saraceno, Italy

Walk a few miles south along the coast from our restored Shore Cottages at Berriedale to arrive at Badbea – the haunting clifftop site of a now-abandoned settlement. During the Highland Clearances, people were forced to live here after being displaced from the fertile inland straths. It is a thought-provoking experience to witness the extremes of life on the edge endured by the inhabitants of this neighbouring clearance village, and to appreciate the contrast between Badbea’s crumbling stones and the warm and welcoming Shore Cottages. Shore Cottages, Berriedale

Staying at Causeway House places you quite literally on the doorstep of ancient Rome. This beautifully atmospheric 18th-century farmhouse is the only house in Northumberland still thatched with heather, and it sits in rolling, fertile farmland just behind Hadrian’s Wall. Past the front of the house runs a Roman road, complete with the stump of a Roman milestone, leading within a few hundred yards to the remarkable fort and settlement of Vindolanda. Few places in Britain offer such a concentration of Roman remains within walking distance. Causeway House, Northumberland

Staying at Bath Tower lets you experience life inside Caernarfon’s medieval walls. Built in the late 13th century by Edward I, the tower is one of eight that once defended the town and controlled the mouth of the Menai Strait. From its windows and battlements, you can watch boats passing along the strait, with views stretching in the other direction to Caernarfon Castle. Inside, thick, curved sandstone walls shape spacious rooms. Sleep as the medieval garrison once did in the large chamber below the sitting room, or claim the secluded retreat at the top of the tower, with only sky and battlements for company. Bath Tower, Caernarfon

Step through the simple wooden door at one end of Woodspring Priory’s farmhouse kitchen and into another world: the soaring, peaceful north aisle of the priory’s medieval church - all yours to enjoy. There’s a table inside big enough for eight, so string the walls with fairy lights and enjoy an atmospheric supper beneath the Gothic arches of this deeply storied place. Woodspring Priory, Somerset

Iron Bridge House overlooks the spectacular Ironbridge Gorge, sitting right at the point where the world’s first entire iron bridge was built. From your sitting room, bedroom - even your bathtub - the impressive bridge dominates your eyeline, giving you an up-close and front row view of one of the greatest symbols of the place where the Industrial Revolution began. Iron Bridge House, Shropshire

Until 2021, the Tudor wall paintings at Calverley Old Hall were hidden beneath lath and plaster, secreted away for centuries like a forgotten memory. During our revival of the medieval house, we discovered and carefully restored the rare paintings, which cover all four walls of this very special room, and it’s now possible to sleep in this dreamlike, temperature-controlled chamber under a thick duvet, where mythical creatures and twining vines, classical columns and roaring griffins dance around the walls in the moonlight. Calverley Old Hall, West Yorkshire

When he was young, Thomas Hardy came to Woodsford Castle, where his father was working as a builder, to train as an architect. The ancient pile is a romantic walk through fields and woodlands from the cottage where the author was born and grew up, and from the doorstep of Woodsford Castle, you can wander along the River Frome and enter immediately in the bucolic scenes of Hardy’s youth - and his imagined land of Wessex. Woodsford Castle, Dorset 

Standing on the shores of the Solent, Luttrell’s Tower is a remarkable building with a colourful past. It was here, in 1912, that the tower’s former residents – Italian radio pioneer Guglielmo Marconi and his family – waved to the passengers of the Titanic as the ship sailed past on its way out to sea. Today, whether standing on the rooftop or sitting in front of the large bay window, guests can enjoy a mesmerising view of the continuous flow of cruise and cargo ships entering and exiting Southampton Water, with binoculars provided for a closer look. Luttrell’s Tower, near Southampton

This building in the centre of the Highland village of Comrie was designed by Mackintosh at a time when he was doing his very best work; commissioned by a local draper and ironmonger as a shop with a flat above. The flat, with its spacious, airy rooms is now the Landmark apartment - and it’s one of the only Charles Rennie Mackintosh buildings in the world that you can stay in - a rare chance to become fully immersed in the architect’s world. The Mackintosh Building, Comrie

Leaning on the gate at Church Cottage in the evening sun, gazing towards the distant hills, is to feel the timelessness of the place. The view is everyday yet sublime, ordinary yet extraordinary. Behind stands the humble cottage, which has outlived the splendid church it once served. Around it lies a landscape that has sustained local people for centuries, yet at times seems untouched by them. Whatever happens today, this will still be here tomorrow. The story of the Landmark Trust, Church Cottage, and its outlook is a quiet reminder of the value of what has gone before, what lies ahead - and of just being. Church Cottage, Cardiganshire