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A unique one-bedroom house built of polystyrene and mud that looks like it would be fit for a Hobbit has gone on sale for $220,000. The house in Marshfield, Vermont, was built in 1988 by the late Bob Chappelle, an award-winning architect who was inspired by the mud huts he saw in Africa. Chapelle used a … Read more
Young rugby star Ollie Thorley says his best-ever investment was investing in his own career. Thorley, 23, spends £1,500 a month on professional services – from experts who use sports psychology and massage to help him improve his performance. He also recently bought a £4,000 sauna which he built himself. The Gloucester winger is an … Read more
SKY/NOW TV, BRITBOX, & APPLE TV+ Spitting Image Since it was announced the beloved puppet show was returning to our screens after 14 years, we’ve been drip-fed photographs of the new characters who’ll be appearing. Among the most eye-catching are Dominic Cummings in his trademark hoodie complete with flamboyant silver collar, as well as world … Read more
Bilbo’s bolthole: Hobbit hideaway in an 80-acre forest goes on sale for £475,000 The one-bedroom property can be found near St Clears, Carmarthenshire The house was built in 2005 and is currently owned by a 97-year-old The house generates its own electricity and sources water from a nearby spring By Izzy Ferris For The Daily Mail … Read more
Man and his dad wow viewers by building a ‘magical’ Hobbit house for £479 from old logs on George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces – featuring a tree at its heart and a blackboard that turns into a bed Lauren and Will, from Suffolk, create outdoor play den for son Thomas for £500 He recycled old Christmas … Read more
They’ve inspired four award-winning books, blockbuster movies and a global fan following. But many of the key scenes in Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings and Hobbit are based on little-known places in the British countryside. Expert John Garth spent years retracing the esteemed author’s footsteps and painstakingly studying influences on him during the 20th century … Read more
Holidaymakers can enjoy the ultimate fantasy-themed getaway in this eco-designed Hobbit Hideaway in Scotland – for less than £20 per person per night. Nestled at the foot of a Highlands mountain, those seeking a spot of soul-soothing relaxation can enjoy a cosy night under the stars in absolute comfort while enjoying the splendour of rural … Read more