Thursday, December 22, 2011

  The H family, North Devon—We have spent a very pleasing week and able to tour as far as Chirk Noar Wrexhaut (National Trust) and Welshpoo.  A very helpful owner who really makes you welcome, a pleasure to have known him.


       Van P Preston, Lancs—Enjoyed the views, especially from the house.

       The S family, Margate, Kent—Comfortable, airy and well-presented accommodation.  Beautiful garden and views.  Peaceful and relaxing base to return to at the end of a busy day-thoroughly enjoyed watching the Red Kites flying above the fields!


       Eva, Ellis, Pauline, Ellie, and Jo J, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands—Lovely holiday.  Very comfortable.  Cottage with all amenities.  Beautiful grounds—ideal for children.

      The H family, Moffat, SW Scotland—What a fantastic holiday.  Lovely setting, beautiful gardens and a very helpful management.  Hope to be back soon.


       The D Family, Cannery Island, Esses—Comfortable cottage.  Pleasant gardent—beautiful views.

   Michael and Marie H and family, Wollafton, Nottingham—A very pleasant stay.  The boys enjoyed the garden.

Big tree comes down in garden....

The biggest tree to ever come down in the garden came down last week and missed the Grove cottage by a few feet. It was one we had been looking at this summer because of the movement at the base and the age of the tree. We had someone come up to have a look ,but because of it's size they said they would need a cherry picker to cut it down in sections being  close to the house. We had it strapped to add support and  in the end this is what saved the day with the stone walls, it made it swing away from the house when it decided to fall. The two last pictures are the initial clean up.



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