Its a hard life at the Cottages….. every time somewhere new opens or in this case re-opens someone has to try it to make sure its alright to send guests! So with this in mind we set off  to the newly opened… more

After many months of waiting the new sofa has arrived! We have changed round the living area with the sofa now facing the dining area and creating more room.  Edwin has very kindly moved the TV in to the corner… more

 I’ve decided to have a go at power washing the table and chairs for both cottages…. As you can see its pretty amazing the different. Only thing now I’ve got the rest to do!!! Will be this weeks project…..

Had a fabulous day out at Kington Show. Always loads to see and the Produce Tent is amazing to see with everyone wanting to win a prize. Its every September and a great family day out.

Had some drama at the farm today….. Bacon, Sausage, and the 2 nameless pigs made a bid for freedom.  Unlucky for them, Karen the friendly post lady caught them heading down the lane and herded them back home! Better luck… more

Ive been busy making ketchup today!  Its so simple and we used up all the tomatoes from the poly tunnel. All you need is 2.7kg of tomatoes, 1 large onion, 1 fat garlic clove, 1 bay leaf, 1 tbsp black… more

De Grey’s, which was known across the world and included celebrity fans such as Keira Knightley, Stephen Fry and Robert Plant, is set to reopen under the same name by the end of August, new bosses have said. The tearoom… more

We have got the young bulls in and off there mothers for the first time.  Later in the year we will get them in again ready to start “fattening” up for market! These lads will be sold at Ludlow Market… more

The bees have really been enjoying the rose outside the Wainhouse these last few weeks.  Its a shame it doesn’t flower all summer long. I’ve been saying I will get some bee hives on the farm, but I always run… more

As from May 1st 2014 the Wainhouse will no longer be rated with Visit Britain. We would like to assure all guests that the high standards you expect will be maintained.  We have been rated with VB for the last 5 years and feel now… more