After swooning over the Victorian kitchen at the Ickworth House, I walked down the basement corridor and found the servants' quarters. These rooms were so sweet, beautiful and full of charm.
Here is a little parlor.
I love the light in here. Even though it's technically in the basement of the rotunda, it's really only halfway subterranean.
This nearby room had just a little cot in it. I am thinking it was a groom's accommodations.
This sink was opposite the table with the shoe-polishing supplies. There are those wooden drainboards I love so much!
And this was my favorite-- the servants dining hall. There were four long refectory tables with benches, a nice fireplace, a piano, and a good supply of board games.
I imagine lots of merry moments in here!
I wish I could have seen all of the table set, pitchers of drinks and pots of food in the centers.
I love the simple rustic charm of these rooms. Next time, we'll go upstairs which is kind of mind-blowing in terms of opulence. But if I had to stay for a week (or a year) in one or the other, I would choose the servants' quarters. Would you move in?
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Here is a little parlor.
I love the light in here. Even though it's technically in the basement of the rotunda, it's really only halfway subterranean.
This sink was opposite the table with the shoe-polishing supplies. There are those wooden drainboards I love so much!
And this was my favorite-- the servants dining hall. There were four long refectory tables with benches, a nice fireplace, a piano, and a good supply of board games.
I love the simple rustic charm of these rooms. Next time, we'll go upstairs which is kind of mind-blowing in terms of opulence. But if I had to stay for a week (or a year) in one or the other, I would choose the servants' quarters. Would you move in?
PAID ENDORSEMENT DISCLOSURE: In order for me to support my blogging activities, I may receive monetary compensation or other types of remuneration for my endorsement, recommendation, testimonial and/or link to any products or services from this blog.
I'd move in! I might regret the amount of hard work, but I don't think I'd want to be upstairs, not really. I couldn't bear being waited on, or having staff in the room all the time!
ReplyDeleteI agree with you! That is something that just seems incredibly awkward to me. But it makes for great television shows and movies. ;)
DeleteWhat a fun peek into life in another time. I love the way history surrounds you in England. Beautiful photos.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you're enjoying these, Jenny. It does still kind of blow my mind how there is something interesting and historic at every turn. The country is so small, I guess it would all have to be packed in everywhere like this, but it still seems amazing to me!
DeleteUpstairs all the way for me :)
ReplyDeleteOh, then you'll like the post I just put up today!
DeleteUpstairs all the way for me too but I would be really glad that my servants were in such a beautiful space. :) P.S. I totally started watching the Downton Abby series a couple nights ago!
ReplyDeleteThat's sweet of you, to be happy for your servants. ;) Glad you are watching THE SHOW! It's really fun. The only problem is that you'll run out of episodes WAY too quickly!
DeleteGorgeous pictures. The copper, ohhhh, the copper & the lace tablecloth and green trimmed tea cups! Seriously, you are living my life. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing, Ariana. I really enjoyed looking at the pictures, and I would love to live there!
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