Fresh Air

Back from our holidays, we had a great time, but it was lovely to get back. The sun was shining spring flowers out, fresh air, (we called in at Morroco whilst we were away, it was dirty, dusty and smelly) you don't realize how clear and fresh it is here until you have been away for awhile.

We had the grading visit but don't get the results yet, a couple of weeks to wait until we get them at the presentation. Keeping our fingers crossed, we worked really hard. We use soap nut pods now for washing the linen, they are great, everything is so soft and you aren't using any chemicals. Good for people with sensative skin.

Lambs are having races round the field, they are lovely when they are small.

Mad as a March Hare

It's a lovely day today, sunny and warm. The chickens think it is great, they don't like the cold and snowy weather. Cottages are looking good, we have the decorators in. Tuesday is the big day, we have the grading visit for the Green Tourism Business Scheme. We have been running around like the proverbial mad hares ensuring all the required elements are in place.

It's been interesting, looking forward to getting feedback from our guests.

February wildlife

The curlews have arrived and the snowdrops are in full bloom.

The wild garlic is poking through and the crocuses are appearing. Robins are getting territorial. We've started our tree planting programme - 50 Elderberry trees before April !

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