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Restoring Oatway Part 3: A new thatched roof

January 24, 2021February 19, 2021
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Oatway, Photos, Somerset

Here’s the next step in our restoration of Oatway, a remarkable and derelict Exmoor medieval thatched cottage and long-house, in Roadwater, Somerset. Check out all… Read More »Restoring Oatway Part 3: A new thatched roof

Restoring Oatway Part 2: Project Approach with Bryan Harper

January 6, 2021February 11, 2021
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Oatway, Somerset

This article describes our approach to the renovation of Oatway, a dilapidated but historic Grade 2 listed thatched cottage

Restoring Oatway Cottage Part 1: Starting Out

November 13, 2020February 11, 2021
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Oatway, Somerset

Last year, we bought Oatway in Roadwater in order to bring it back to life, after 20 years of it falling into rack and ruin.… Read More »Restoring Oatway Cottage Part 1: Starting Out

This is a place for some of the things that I love.

I’m reporting for Kennet Radio.

I’m interested in people and places, culture and community. I love to nurture gardens, plants and being in the countryside. Also music, photography, languages, tennis and France.

My time is shared between West Somerset and Newbury owing to family commitments at both ends.

With my husband, Bryan, we’re renovating Oatway, a derelict Somerset long-house.

I’ve also got an antiques stall at the Hungerford Antiques Arcade – that’s a really fun and buzzing environment.

Best of all is seeing family and friends, and I’m a proud mum to my smashing boys! They’ve talked me into doing this blog, so here goes!

Philippa