The Islington Hotel

Incredible artworks hang on every wall. Explore them all. On the desk sits a camel lamp, an old radio and a guest book.

The Drawing Room – a grand, old long dining table for guests to enjoy. We spent a few hours here working on our book, while sipping on the previous tea and cakes.

Get up close to some of the furnishings. You’ll find they have a life of their own.

Peering around corners into other rooms filled with mismatched antique furniture and contemporary art.

Chef in the open kitchen cooking breakfast, dinner, cakes and a delicious selection of jams. Much of his produce comes from the veggie garden and fruit trees on the property. Take home a jar of the lemon butter.

Me blushing in The Rose Room.

Peering around corners into other rooms filled with mismatched antique furniture and contemporary art.

The grand chandelier in the stairwell.

Comfortable rooms downstairs are less impressive than the public spaces.

Heading down to the room. Surrounded by art at every turn.

Chef in the open kitchen cooking breakfast, dinner, cakes and a delicious selection of jams. Much of his produce comes from the veggie garden and fruit trees on the property. Take home a jar of the lemon butter.

Cakes and tea are always available from the dining room/kitchen area. The selection changes daily but often includes friands, cookies and a cake using fruit from the garden.