Wine, most of them would agree, is not a holy calling but a way to make a living in pleasant surroundings.

The salary was only £100 a year but he had free quarters for his family in pleasant surroundings.

And if you walk in pleasant surroundings, you'll find it a good way to let go of stress, too.

"For all of the pleasant surroundings, they still don't really care."

He wished to leave this place for more pleasant surroundings.

Service does not live up to the pleasant surroundings.

The recommendation is to eat simply and in pleasant surroundings.

I try in my small way to make pleasant surroundings, yes?

This event is set in pleasant surroundings on a large estate.

The talk was of the kind that needed very little thought, the food and pleasant surroundings had their effect on her.