In A Country Cottage

In A Country Cottage 🏡Global Period & Country Home Community
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📚Country Living | Country Homes & Interiors
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Award-Winning Style For Every Budget. Lifestyle Solutions to BBC Antique Experts, Television, Trade and our Global Community. Smallholding / Country Home Interiors featured in Country Living, Country Homes & Interiors, House Beautiful and Good Housekeeping magazines. Showcasing Classic Timeless Home, Interiors and Lifestyle Inspo...
"Sustainable Living - Style for Every Budget!"

Global Commercial

and Residential Development Expertise in Period, Character and Modern Property Makeovers for 25+ years. Fellow/Level 8 qualified including:
Professional Consultancy, Global Development, Property Development, Design and Antiquing

Institute of Directors Expert
Institute of Consulting Fellow
Institute of Entrepreneurs Fellow
Chartered Management Institute Fellow

28/05/2026

🚨Top 10 Money-Saving TIPS
👉When choosing Furniture essentials…

Furniture, essential for everyday living, provides the practical structure for any room. Essential factors when selecting it are:

⭐Budget: Determine how much you are willing to spend on furniture
⭐️Reloved Furniture: Buying used furniture can be cost-effective and eco-friendly
⭐️Space: Measure the area where the furniture will be placed and decide on size
⭐️Style: Consider the existing decor and choose furniture that compliments it
⭐️Function: Think how furniture will be used and features it should have
⭐️Focal Point: Identify a focal point, eg TV or fireplace, and style furniture around it
⭐️Quality: Look for durable materials and construction to ensure longevity
⭐️Wood: Solid wood is durable and timeless, suitable for most furniture types
⭐️Cleaning: Regularly dust and clean surfaces with appropriate cleaners
⭐️Protection: Use placemats and covers to prevent scratches, stains and sunlight

Using these tips, you can make informed decisions, and maintain your furniture, so it enhances your living space for years to come.

🔍 Discover our restored Furniture collection -
any day from 9.30am
🏭 Ground Floor, Bygone Times, PR7 5TZ -
Facing the Cafe and Ramp

25/05/2026

💥Style Your Home on a Budget:
👉Mix New, Vintage & Antique Decor

Creating a stylish home doesn’t have to break the bank. Here’s how to do it in 7 ways:
💫Identify Your Style: Determine the look you want to achieve. Eclectic, rustic or classic?
🏭 Embrace Treasure Troves
Treasure troves are perfect for finding quality vintage and antique finds with character
🪑Incorporate Pieces Strategically
Invest in furniture pieces frequently used, such as drawers, tables, chairs and bedsides
✨Mix & Match Styles
Use contrasting colours and unique pieces to create focal points to dress furniture
♻️ Upcycle Projects
Get creative and give old furniture a fresh look with a new coat of paint or wax
🏠 Focus on Key Areas
Use statement pieces where you spend the most time - mirror or table, as a focal point
🖼️ Personalise your Space
Create a personal touch and display family or travel photos in old or modern frames

By being creative, you can curate spaces that not only reflect your personal style, but make your home feel warm and inviting.

Visit for more inspiration, 7 days:
📍 In A Country Cottage Outlets
🏭 Ground Floor, Bygone Times, PR75TZ -
👉 Facing the Cafe & Ramp to Warehouses

25/05/2026

‼️Money-Saving Home Decor Tips
🍃Reuse & Repurpose - 5 ways below…

5 money-saving tips to help you incorporate timeless treasures into your home…
🌎Save the Planet
Search for vintage and antique accessories that can be repurposed for your home
✨Mix & Match Styles
Mix older pieces with modern to create a stylish and personalised look
🍃Repurpose & Upcycle
Give new life to old furniture by repurposing for a natural finish or upcycle with paint
🏺Reuse & Blend Accessories
Style vintage stoneware with an old or modern table to bring character into your home
🏡 Create Personalised Displays
Frame and hang vintage photos or antique paintings to create a nostalgic gallery

Showcase your unique style, with vintage or antique home decor charm, while being kind to your wallet and the environment.

Check out our displays, 7 days:
📍 In A Country Cottage Outlets
🏭 Ground Floor, Bygone Times, PR75TZ -
👉 Facing the Cafe & Ramp to Warehouses

26/04/2026

💥 Why collect?
👉 Where to collect from?

You can find treasure wherever you go…
A house can be like a book…
…Every piece tells a story
…Each piece can have history
Surround yourself with things that mean something…
When you travel, collect these things!
Visit or Follow…

For more inspo! 🙌

26/04/2026

‼️Where does old meet new?!
👉Want to know the secret?

If you’re bargain hunting…
…and searching for treasure
It doesn’t count as shopping…
…it counts as saving the planet!
Reuse and recycle…
It doesn’t break the bank…
…and you can do it right here!
Where old blends with new…
Visit or Follow…

For more inspo!⚡️

‼️Antique / Vintage Copper & Brass ‼️ Why Collect? Read 5 reasons below…⬇️ 🛡️Historic InterestUsed for centuries around ...
23/04/2026

‼️Antique / Vintage Copper & Brass ‼️
Why Collect? Read 5 reasons below…⬇️

🛡️Historic Interest
Used for centuries around the world, you can preserve a piece of history eg kettles, pans, jugs, vases, planters, candlesticks and scuttles
📯Aesthetic Appeal
Stunning focal points with character, warmth and patina over time, complimenting interior design styles, from rustic to modern
💪 Durability and Longevity
Both are known for durability and functionality making them perfect for collecting. With good care, these items can last for generations
💰 Investment Potential
As these items become rarer, the value can increase, and you can build a collection that appreciates in value over time
🌍 Sustainability
An eco-friendly choice, by using pre-loved items, you’re reducing demand for new products and other resources used

🔍 Explore our Antique / Vintage Copper & Brass Collection any day from 9.30am
🏭 Ground Floor, Bygone Times, PR7 5TZ -
Facing the Cafe and Ramp to Warehouses

✝️ Why Religious Artefacts are collectable ✝️👉 Let’s explore 7 reasons…Religious Artefacts - ranging from crosses and ic...
23/04/2026

✝️ Why Religious Artefacts are collectable ✝️
👉 Let’s explore 7 reasons…

Religious Artefacts - ranging from crosses and icons to statues and fonts are collected for:
🎚️Spiritual & Personal Significance:
Curiosity in religious objects due to spiritual significance around faith and beliefs
🛡️History & Cultural Value:
Older pieces have interest and show traditions, skills and beliefs of past generations
⚒️ Artistry & Craftsmanship:
Recognised for their design, intricate hand-craftsmanship and use of precious materials
💎 Rarity & Uniqueness:
Unique, older, rare and hand-crafted pieces command high interest and value
💰 Investment Potential:
Rare or old religious artefacts can hold good value, with rising prices for objects on trend
🏛️ Nostalgia & Heritage:
People like to connect to history or honour memories of loved ones who were religious
💡Interior Design Trends:
An increase in home decor due to unique aesthetic appeal in creating styled spaces

Visit for more inspiration, 7 days:
📍 In A Country Cottage Outlets
🏭 Ground Floor, Bygone Times, PR75TZ -
👉 Facing the Cafe & Ramp to Warehouses

🚀 FURNITURE ON A BUDGET 🚀 🚛 Delivery or Collection 🚛 Antique, Vintage & Classic Furniture Restorations - natural wood or...
03/04/2026

🚀 FURNITURE ON A BUDGET 🚀
🚛 Delivery or Collection 🚛

Antique, Vintage & Classic Furniture Restorations - natural wood or painted…

🌎 A sustainable way to transform furniture of quality, history and value.

Save the Planet & Enhance your Home with:

⚡️Table & Chair Sets
⚡️Bedsides & Drawers
⚡️Dressers & Sideboards
⚡️Stools & Occasional Tables

Style for Every Budget at:
In A Country Cottage Outlets, 7days -

🏭 Bygone Times, Eccleston, PR75TZ

📍 Outlet 1 - Facing the Cafe
📍 Outlet 2 - Facing the Ramp

🪧 L👀K FOR OUR SIGNS AT EACH OUTLET 🪧

(Our hobby supports animal welfare - thank you🌟)

🌎SAVE the Planet, Enhance Your Home🪑With Restored Furniture on a Budget!Antique, Vintage & Classic Furniture Restoration...
03/04/2026

🌎SAVE the Planet, Enhance Your Home
🪑With Restored Furniture on a Budget!

Antique, Vintage & Classic Furniture Restorations - natural wood or painted…

♻️A sustainable way to transform furniture of quality, history and value.

Style for Every Budget with:

⚡️Table & Chair Sets
⚡️Bedsides & Drawers
⚡️Dressers & Sideboards
⚡️Stools & Occasional Tables

🚛 Available for Delivery or Collection at:
In A Country Cottage Outlets, 7days -

🏭 Bygone Times, Eccleston, PR75TZ

📍 Outlet 1 - Facing the Cafe
📍 Outlet 2 - Facing the Ramp

🪧 L👀K FOR OUR SIGNS AT EACH OUTLET 🪧

(Our hobby supports animal welfare - thank you🌟)

⛽️Why collect Vintage Advertising Decor?⛽️ 👇 Read 5 collectable types below…Vintage advertising decor brings a nostalgic...
19/03/2026

⛽️Why collect Vintage Advertising Decor?⛽️
👇 Read 5 collectable types below…

Vintage advertising decor brings a nostalgic charm to any space, reflecting the cultural and commercial history of their time -

🚘 Automobilia
Automobilia refers to vintage signs, oil cans, and car-related pieces liked for their vibrant graphics and classic brand logos
🏺Stoneware
Stoneware decor includes pottery with branded designs used for storing goods, collected for their rustic and aesthetic appeal
🍶Enamelware
Enamelware used for promotional purposes by food and kitchen brands, celebrated for their colourful designs and functionality
🥃 Barware
Advertising items related to drinks and spirits, used in bars and pubs, functional due to unique designs and branding with logos
🪧 Tin Signs
Often used to promote everything from soft drinks to to***co products, appreciated for their vibrant colours and nostalgic imagery

Add character to your space and take a trip down memory lane… 🛣️

💥Visit for more inspiration:
📍 In A Country Cottage Outlets
🏭 Ground Floor, Bygone Times, PR75TZ -
👉 Facing the Cafe & Ramp to Warehouses

🪧 L👀K FOR OUR SIGNS - OPEN 7 DAYS 🪧

Address

Bygone Times, Grove Mill
Chorley
PR75TZ

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm
Saturday 9:30am - 5pm
Sunday 9:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+441257451889

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