Last updated on March 18, 2022
When the sky turns lilac, I know my day is nearly done. The trees fade into the horizon and make way for the nighttime sky. I’ll miss the stars when we move to the city. Four months worth of days have passed at this window from Autumn into Winter sun. People say England is grey. In Devon, it’s kaleidoscopic.
A hail storm gives way to a brilliant blue sky, cotton wool clouds speeding from the winds of sea. The sky is never still.
I love the rustles, the whistles and the roar of the breeze, making its music through the leaves.
But most of all, it’s the light. A song across the landscape, shining notes of magic on all it sees – the gold of honey, the sharpness of white, the mute of when it hides.
“Why be in England for Winter?”, people say. This is why. The sea, the sky, the wind, the light and the magic it creates day by day.
Here are some photos from around our tiny town. They were taken on a walk from our hamlet, Batson, to Snape’s Point, which looks out over our local town of Salcombe.
Magic.
Visiting the south-west of England
We love the south-west of England with its gorgeous countryside and magical light. It’s filled with cute villages and feels a world away from London. Although we’ve spent more time in Devon, we’re also big fans of its neighbour, Cornwall. It’s even where we chose to get married.
If you go to Cornwall and you’re looking for somewhere special to stay, I highly recommend the Siphon, a converted railway carriage, which offers a cool glamping option near St.Austell. We also have a post with photos and inspiration of things to do near St.Austell. Highlights include visiting the Lost Gardens of Heligan and the Eden Project. In Devon, our favourite town is Totnes. It’s somewhere we’ve considered moving to – it could happen yet!
Wow, this looks absolutely beautiful. So often when I leave London I go to another country, but I really should take the time to explore the rest of England, too…
Same goes for me! I’ve been to over 40 countries but have barely seen any of England. It always amazes me how beautiful it is.
Such beautiful words and photographs x
Thank you Hannah 🙂
Such beautiful pictures. I love England in the winter, especially being by the sea.
Yep, it’s been a real treat being so close to the sea. I’m going to miss it when we leave.
I love your anecdote – I can almost feel the warm afternoon sun in my face as I read through your post. Ah! People hate winter, but I actually love it. Maybe not, love, but I’d certainly prefer winter than summer. I think Winter is often understated, but it carries with it a certain kind of rare beauty! SIGH.
P.s. Beautiful pictures!
Thank you Pauline. I’m so pleased you enjoyed the post. I always thought I was a summer girl, but I have really enjoyed this winter.
A wonderful celebration of “magic”!! A post as crisp as a sunny winter day and some fantastic kaleidoscopictures as well… 😉
Btw, I love how the lone word sits at the end of the post like one of the last autumn leaves clinging to the branch. Magic indeed! 🙂
Thank you 🙂 That little ‘magic’ delighted me too 🙂
Even if I lived in the UK for almost 7 yeas, I still have to see Devon, it looks like I have missed out, next time I’m in the country I shall make sure I go.
Oh yes, you must. It’s gorgeous!
Great this is seriously amazing photography. I love it so much ! I wish to see more great pictures in future too.
Thank you! Pleased you like it. The credit goes to Steve for these photos 🙂
I’m new to your blog- AMAZING photos! Bookmarked!
Welcome! And thank you. I’m so pleased you like it 🙂
Pure poetry! I’ve only been to London and then Dover to catch the ferry, but know there is so much more to England. This makes me want to pull on my Wellies and go for a long walk in the countryside!
Thanks for such kind praise. Hope you get to explore Devon on your next visit 🙂
Looks absolutely gorgeous! Bright and beautiful.
It really is a wonderful place. We had a beautifully peaceful time there.