As above, it’s not really practical in terms of modern day living, or for a couple with an infant really space wise.

I’d love it, Mrs hates it

Moved house a couple of weeks ago, old period property with a thatched roof and lots of original features, built in the late 1500s, was a pub until 30 or 40 years ago.

The door in the second picture leads to a small porch area where the main entrance is and up until recently this room has been a dumping ground for all the shit we brought with us from the old house that doesn't fit up the steep narrow staircases (still a few bits to get shot of).

We've finally gotten rid of most of the tat and are now in a position to start thinking about what to use it for / what to put in it - thinking a small sofa and / or a couple of nice armchairs - it's a larger space than it looks in the photographs, looking for some inspiration

Yep, it's the snug on the below floorplan.

Also need to learn how to use the open fireplace safely, will be a nice welcoming feature at xmas when we have friends over etc.

Empty out the ash every now and again when it has built up.
Probably the most important thing is to store this outside in a metal bucket as there might still be hot embers.

Our fireplaces smoked far too much so we went with a wood burner, hopefully yours would be okay. Our house is c1600s - it's furnished with Danish Mid Century furniture and lots of Modern Brit art. Works v well IMO but depends if you want to go traditional or not.

I was thinking boot room too. Maybe a wood bench to change footwear on the far side, a wood chair in the little corner on the near side, perhaps a coat tree at the far end of the bench.

Or if it’s big enough: small bench in front of main door, and a couple of comfortable but reasonably compact armchairs either side of the fire.

I think unless you want to do some work to make an entrance hall and separate room (office or playroom?), you'd be best off making it a nice cosy entrance just for show that sets the tone for the rest of the house - make the fire the focal point, wingback chairs, bookcase etc. Would be good for christmas.

Bert and may has bathroom inspo…
Comes with a warning… you might want a pink and brass bathroom by the end

Thanks

Will look into Bert & May carefully

Coaxial Tv areal ?