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Where is the cottage from The Holiday film located?
Do you like the film ‘The Holiday’? I've lost count of how many times I've seen it! It's definitely one of my favourite Christmas films... it's romantic, funny and tells a story that makes you daydream.
Who wouldn't want to spend Christmas in Iris's wonderful cottage (maybe with Jude Law...)?
In this video, I'll take you on a tour of the film's iconic locations in England and tell you some little-known facts about the actors.
Are you ready to follow in the footsteps of Iri
Laura Mattei
Dec 10, 20251 min read


Where the Leaves Whisper: the Thousand Colours of Autumn
The English countryside enchants in every season, but in autumn it casts a special spell. Woods and hills become a canvas, brushed with red, gold, and copper - nature painting with fire and nostalgia.
Wandering through the forests of England at this time of year feels like stepping into a living masterpiece.
In my new video, I take you to an enchanted place where the English autumn reveals its full splendour - a sensory journey of emotion and wonder that feels like stepping
Laura Mattei
Nov 12, 20251 min read


Three things I like to do in autumn in the English countryside
When I was a child, I didn't like autumn at all and always felt melancholic when summer ended. Now instead, especially since I've been living in Chawton, it's one of the seasons I like the most and look forward to every year.
In my new video, I talk about the things I love to do in the English countryside in autumn - simple yet engaging things that allow me get into the spirit of this magical and fascinating season.
Don't miss it to find out what's on in the English countr
Laura Mattei
Oct 29, 20251 min read


Six must-read books about the English countryside (Part 1)
Discover in this video the first three novels in my personal selection of books that are set in or inspired by the English countryside.
Laura Mattei
Aug 21, 20241 min read
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