Every year, Love doesn't go on holiday returns to make us fall in love with its mix of romance, Christmas atmospheres and dream landscapes. But, despite being one of the most beloved films of the Christmas period, there is a detail that you probably missed, recently revealed by Jude Lawone of the protagonists of the film. The actor, who plays Graham Simpkins, revealed a secret that could change the way we watch the film: the famous Rosehill Cottage, which is the backdrop to the events of Amanda (Cameron Diaz) and Graham, in reality it doesn't exist.
During an interview, Jude Law was asked about this by journalist Kerry Godliman, who jokingly asked him if it was possible rent the cottage on Airbnb. His response was surprising: “That cottage doesn't exist”. The revelation left everyone speechless, including host Zoe Ball, who exclaimed: “We don't want to hear anything else. Don't ruin the story for us!”.
The actor explained that Nancy Meyers, director and screenwriter of the film, she had not been able to find a suitable home his vision during inspections in Surrey, where part of the plot takes place. For this reason, he decided to rent a field and have the cottage built from scratchbased on a design that was inspired by a real home, Honeysuckle Cottage, located in Holmbury St. Mary. Despite the illusion created by the cinema, the real Honeysuckle Cottage is different from the home seen on screen and, although it is available on Airbnb, it has no direct connection to the filming.
Another interesting aspect concerns the interior scenes of the cottage, which seem to be set in a delightful English country house. Actually they were shot in a studio in Los Angelesmonths after the exterior shots. This does not take anything away from the charm of the film, which remains a Christmas icon capable of making millions of spectators dream every year. And while Jude Law said he was enthusiastic about the idea of a possible sequel claiming: “I like the idea”, the magic of Love doesn't go on holiday continues to win fans new and old, even though the perfect cottage is only a cinematic creation.
