I ventured out of town for the night, just to get some fresh air and escape London for a bit. It's been a tough week for Londoners with rioting happening all over the city and sadly right on my street. A quick surf of the internet found me a hotel not too far away that would offer a little bit of green belt respite.
Beautiful views over Surrey gave me a chance to contemplate life and some great, original architectural details gave me design food for thought. A big old hunk of a building, built around 1849 at the height of the Victorian age when 'more is more' was the order of the day in terms of interior design, the house is designed in a classic neo-Gothic style. Very Pugin-esque and over the top, but really rather beautiful with stunning views and some lovely original details including wood and stone carvings, wood paneling and marble fireplaces. A good place for a bit of R&R.
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