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The English Country House

Contact name: Jude
16
Total bookings
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(6)
9 months
with CraftCourses

Maker's bio

We are the English Country House, and we're passionate about history, heritage and crafting skills. We love the great outdoors, the English countryside and doing things with our hands!

Courses, kits & gifts

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Christmas wreath making
2½ hours
Next date: 7th Dec 2024
8 places left
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Fundamentals of Italian fencing - Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA)
3½ hours
Next date: 23rd Nov 2024
2 places left
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Handmade Christmas Wreath *pre-order now for late Nov dispatch*
24 items left
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Make a foraged Christmas garland
2½ hours
Next date: 28th Nov 2024
8 places left

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews
14 Oct 24'

Emily Beckingham reviewed: Fundamentals of Italian fencing - Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA)

"The house is incredible! The grounds are beautiful and the most amazing place to take a fencing class. Jude was brilliant. Super knowledgeable about the history of the swords and fighting styles as well about the location. Really friendly and a great teacher, I felt super comfortable and safe even though I have never picked up a sword before, even with a big piece of metal swinging at me! It was great exercise, great fun and educational, I loved learning about real sword fighting. I booked the experience as a fun activity with my Dad and we both loved it! Will definitely be going back for another session. Perfect for beginners and experienced people as Jude really knows his stuff. Can't reccomend this experience enough, if you're thinking about booking it you won't regret it!!"

The English Country House responded:

"That’s so kind of you Emily thank you, I’m so glad you and your dad had a wonderful day, it was fun meeting you both and having a great day fencing! Looking forward to meeting your husband too! 😊🙏🏻"

2 Oct 24'

Chris reviewed: Fundamentals of Italian fencing - Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA)

"I attended the knightly art of renaissance fencing 30th September. I had great communication prior and found the instructor to be very knowledgeable and patient. Perfect training ground and even given cuppa and biscuits half way through. Absolute bargain for the price. Would certainly recommend. Keep up the great work⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"

The English Country House responded:

"Hi Chris, I’m really glad to hear that you enjoyed yourself and found the day informative. It was a genuine pleasure to meet you too! 🙏🏻"

31 Aug 24'

Sharon O reviewed: The Beautiful Craft of Needle Felting - Hare

"Highly recommend this felting course. The tutor was full of helpful tips and the day was paced really well. I am thrilled with the Hare I made and would definitely do another course. Location is beautiful and as the weather was fine I got to wander round the stunning gardens at lunch. Pre course info sent by Jude was really helpful and they were great hosts on the day."

The English Country House responded:

"Hi Sharon, We’re glad you a wonderful day, we thoroughly enjoyed hosting you! :) hope to see you again on another course! Very best wishes, Jude"

28 Aug 24'

Alison Coggon reviewed: The Beautiful Craft of Needle Felting - Hare

"The course was absolutely lovely. A great location, great venue, very welcoming and the felting course had a brilliant tutor, outstanding, so friendly, the course was amazing, I even came home with a hare. Highly recommend. "

The English Country House responded:

"Hi Alison, That's very kind of you to say, it was a genuine pleasure to meet you and we hope to see you again soon! :) Thanks and best wishes, Jude"

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