July 27, 2019
Duvall, WA
#dazzardsgetmarried
Registry
We are old, and already have a lot of stuff, and the only thing we need is the love and support of our family and friends. But some of you won't take no for an answer, and so we've put together some ideas for things that would make us think fondly of you for years to come.
And since the first several things are honeymoon related, my parents - wise souls that they are - recommended we share what we are up to. We are going to England, and we are going to walk across the whole darn thing, from one coast to the other. It's 200 miles of gorgeous hills and lakes and moors and heather, and it's also staying the nights in adorable country inns and rural farmhouses, and the occasional fancy hotel to rest our weary feet. So that's what's up with all the cute little places in England. :)
Group gift
We have one Joule already and use it once or twice a week. We'd love a second one so that we can sous vide both meat and veggies at the same time (they cook at different temperatures).
Joule
$179
GreenPan
Valencia Pro 11-Piece Ceramic Non-Stick Cookware Set
$449.99
Free shipping
Zola
Gift Card
Starts at $25
Purchased
This is where we'll stay the night before we begin our journey. Our feet are guaranteed to be the least tired today!
Cash fund
Honeymoon Day 1 - St. Bees - The Manor Inn
$110
Purchased
18 miles today, but then we are treated to a stay at a working farm, surrounded by cute sheep!
Cash fund
Honeymoon Day 4 - Rosthwaite - Yew Tree Farm
$120
Purchased
According to the tour book, Wordsworth called this valley "the fairest place on earth" - so we're resting our legs and staying for two days.
Cash fund
Honeymoon Day 5-6 - Grasmere - Wordsworth Hotel & Spa
$300
Purchased
11 miles today, but totally worth it, because tonight we are spoiling ourselves with a great dinner and a sound sleep in this gorgeous lakeside hotel.
Cash fund
Honeymoon Day 7 - Glenridding - The Inn on the Lake
$250
Purchased
We will have walked 16 miles to get to this hotel. Looks cute, doesn't it?!
Cash fund
Honeymoon Day 8 - Shap - Greyhound Hotel
$100
Purchased
Night number 9 - we're probably getting used to this walking thing by now - and today should have been a pretty easy 8 miles.
Cash fund
Honeymoon Day 9 - Tebay - Primrose Cottage
$100
Purchased
Kirkby Stephen is one of the largest towns we'll travel through on our walk. Here we're staying at the Old Croft House, a Georgian townhouse built in 1750. It's been recently renovated and they provide foot baths and freshly baked cakes. I can't think of a reason why we wouldn't enjoy our time here. :)
Cash fund
Honeymoon Day 10 - Kirkby Stephen - Old Croft House
$120
Purchased
Keld is a small village, the only services they have are a public toilet and a phone but there are many waterfalls nearby and a river rushes through the village. We're staying at the Frith Lodge - and anywhere that shows a photo of the family dogs in their advertising, is okay by me.
Cash fund
Honeymoon Day 11 - Keld - Frith Lodge
$100
Purchased
We actually rearranged the dates of our honeymoon because we wanted to stay at this hotel. This will be one of the nicest places we will stay during our journey and they also have a restaurant which according to our book, "if you have something to celebrate the exclusive Burgoyne Hotel has a superb four-course dinner." We like to think we have something to celebrate, so we made a reservation! :)
Cash fund
Honeymoon Day 12 - Reeth - Burgoyne Hotel
$350
Purchased
Oh come on! With a name like "Lovesome Farm" and that they have this photo (I see they named it "proud mum" when I saved it to my computer) on their marketing material. This seems like the kind of stay that can only happen in England. It will be both beautiful and memorable.
Cash fund
Honeymoon Day 15 - Danbe Wiske - Lovesome Farm
$100
Purchased
Although Osmotherley isn't actually on the Coast to Coast trail, it's only 20 minutes off the trail, and we heard it was worth visiting! So we're staying the night at this cute little pub for the night.
Cash fund
Honeymoon Day 16 - Osmotherley - Golden Lion
$100
Purchased
In the pages leading unto the town of Urra in the guidebook, there's a lot of the following words: steep, hills, and climb. I think we'll be very happy to get to Maltkiln House and to relax our feet. :)
Cash fund
Honeymoon Day 17 - Urra - Maltkiln House
$100
Purchased
Nights 19 & 20 - we walked 12 miles to get here. But the town is SO cute that we're staying 2 nights. ...and we'll need to save up energy because when we leave Broom House, we'll be walking the last 18 miles of the trip in one day.
Cash fund
Honeymoon Days 19 & 20 - Egton Bridge - Broom House
$350
Purchased
We made it to the other side of the country! We wanted to end our journey the same way we started it: in a little place overlooking the sea.
Cash fund
Honeymoon Days 21 & 22 - Robin Hood's Bay - Victoria Hotel
$365
Purchased
OXO
Good Grips Prep Cutting Board
$14.99
Purchased
Crate and Barrel
Bennett Round Appetizer Plate, Set of 4
$63.80
Purchased
Crate and Barrel
Bennett Bowl, Set of 4
$71.80
Purchased
Nine Space
Resort Living Fine Bamboo Viscose Sheet Set
$153.99
Purchased
SALAV
Performance Garment Steamer with 360 Swivel Hanger
$64.99
Purchased
9 miles today, but we get to stay in this adorable country house that used to be the residence for the local mayor.
Cash fund
Honeymoon Day 2 - Cleator - Ennerdale Country House
$160
Purchased
An easy day today - only a 5 mile walk, ending up at this adorable two-room B&B. But tomorrow is 18 miles of hills!
Cash fund
Honeymoon Day 3 - Ennerdale Bridge - Thorntrees
$145
Purchased
OXO
Good Grips Everyday Utility Cutting Board
$15.99
Discontinued
Sonos
PLAY:1 Wireless Speaker
$149
Need help finding the perfect gift from Zola Registry? Reach out to us at support@zola.com or 1 (408) 657-ZOLA (9652).
For all the days along the way