The loom has been an essential tool for humanity for thousands of years. It’s shaped how we dress, furnish our homes and express ourselves. Now two women are returning to the ancient technique of weaving to address a modern issue - Australia's growing textile waste problem.
With its superb gastronomy, scenic setting and stylish interiors, The Bradley Hare entices Alice Payne for an ideal wintry escape. As autumn rolls in there's an almost gravitational pull to hole up somewhere cosy and soak up the season's colours and flavours. Which is why, keen to savour the last of it, I'm hurtling through Wiltshire, driving through mist-covered hills and russet woods to the small village of Maiden Bradley. The village's centrepiece is The Bradley Hare, an attractive 19th century stone inn trimmed in red brick – and the focus of my seasonal crosshairs. I'm in search of fine dining, country walks and luxurious accommodation wrapped up in a homely pub. A tall order, you might think. But as I enter The Bradley Hare I'm greeted warmly by its manager, who leads me to a seat by the fire and proffers homemade elderflower fizz whilst lunch is prepared. As I take in my surroundings, I suspect I've landed in the ideal place. The Bradley Hare
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