Now, let’s talk about that gorgeous, cluttered house by the sea. The Lake family home—complete with the ping-pong table and the cozy kitchen—is actually a private residence. It’s called Carne House, and it’s located in Portholland, Cornwall.
The filmmakers chose it because it looks lived-in. No glossy, magazine-style set. You half expect to find a half-eaten biscuit on the counter. Fun fact: The production team built a fake cliff in the garden to make the house look even more dramatic. Movie magic is just grown-ups playing with Legos, isn’t it?
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The London Scenes: Not as Fancy as You Think
When Tim moves to London, the city looks like a romantic, foggy postcard. But the actual streets? They’re mostly in Richmond and Southwark. The maze-like alley where Tim works is the Royal Exchange—not a hipster startup, but a historic building where merchants used to trade spices.
And the restaurant where Tim and Mary have their first date? That’s The Princess of Shoreditch, a real pub. It’s cozy, a little noisy, and exactly the kind of place where you’d accidentally fall in love. Pro tip: Order the fish and chips if you visit, but don’t expect a time-traveling dad to show up.
