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Most people these days live in giant sprawling metropolises, and for good reason. Cities are wonderful places to work, socialise and experience culture. That said, everyone needs some time out in nature away from the humdrum of cars, trucks and thousands of pedestrians. The perfect solution for this is to invest in a cottage which will let you escape the city every weekend and relax in nature. Of course, you don't want any old place and you will need to kit out your cottage to perfection here are three things that you need to include in this country home.
Relaxing is about being away from it all, yet there is also a major culinary component of a good weekend in the country. And considering there are likely to be few restaurants around, you should invest in a good kitchen. This means getting a collection of functioning appliances as well as all the necessary crockery: be sure to invest in a teapot, as nothing says relaxation like a good cup of steaming hot tea on a cold day. Another great idea is to buy an Aga: these stoves are pricey but they will also help you heat your cottage even in the coldest of weather.
Next you will need to outfit your cottage with all the necessary outdoors equipment. If you are close to a lake, look into getting a canoe or a boat, while those in colder climbs should pick up a used snowmobile and cross-country skis. These purchases are very important as you will need something to keep you occupied whilst you are in the country it is all well and good to read during the evenings, but you will need to get out and about during the daytime.
Finally, you need to equip your cottage for guests it's likely that your friends will be jealous of your amazing retreat and will want to come and visit. With this in mind you should pack the rooms full of beds so you can accommodate large numbers buy couches which pull out to form beds, and replace single beds with bunk beds. By outfitting your cottage this way you will be able to invite all your friends up for fun weekend retreats. Of course you need to make sure that your cottage can handle this many people aside from bedding, so buy lots of crockery and consider installing a second toilet.
Buying a cottage is one of the best things you can to make your life in the city bearable. Having a place to retreat to on the weekend will make your life much less stressful. This kind of investment is also great if you have children as they will love having somewhere to explore and play wide-ranging games. If you spend a little time you can turn you cottage into an amazing retreat that will last you for decades best of all these improvements can all be done rather easily and without too great expense. Cottages are expected to be a bit rough and tumble so there's no need to buy the most expensive items.
