...is what I am sure I heard Judith singing the other day as she slid about with the animals! So much so we have been forced to bring the donkeys into the stables to dry them off a little. On the other hand Splodgy is loving it! he cannot get enough of the mud - in fact he seems to take great pleasure in making a real mess! The chickens new run, which had lovely grass in for so long is now more mud than grass and the sheep seem to be growing ever bigger coats to keep warm!
You would be forgiven for thinking we are all quiet here at the moment - however there is no rest for us. We are busily painting cottages, replacing lots of furniture and giving the animals some TLC. In fact January is an incredibly busy month, making sure everything is just right for the new season.
Thankfully on our days off we are getting to enjoy the beauty of the early spring down here. Last week I visited Trelissick Gardens, just a short drive from Truro. Not only are the gardens quiet they are looking stunning with snowdrops and daffodils giving us hope of warmer longer days soon. I then proceeded to get very lost and ended up on a Ferry - the King Harry Ferry in fact! Whilst slightly shocked by my new mode of transport I was overwhelmed by the sun setting over the River Fal - reminding why we are so lucky to leave here (you will be pleased to know after a slight detour I made it home safely!). I can highly recommend the ferry - especially for exploring the Roseland - just beware - the roads do get VERY small in places!
As many of you are blanketed in snow as I type I can report no snow here, not even a flake, in fact it has been very mild lately here!
Monday 30 January 2012
Friday 13 January 2012
Feeding time at the zoo!
Hello,
We have been making the best of the glorious sunshine with a spring clean out in the paddocks. Pictured are the donkey's having their breakfast. Alice is now in with them, along with the sheep. Judith has also cleaned out Splodge, who enjoys some fresh straw and the chickens in arcs have been moved to fresh grass...all achieved without slipping over in the mud once - quite an achievement!
We have been in glorious winter sunshine this week, with promise it is going to last long into the weekend (fingers crossed). If you are thinking of visiting the Spring months truly are stunning. It is a few degrees warmer down here, so everything happens that bit earlier, and not quite so many layers are required to stay snug whilst out enjoying the changing seasons.
A particular must at this time of year is a stroll along the coastal path. The seas are breathtaking, fierce yet somehow calming at the same time. And also incredibly quiet now. Why not venture slightly further west for a days walk around the Lizard - The Three Sides of the Lizard is a lovely circular walk.
If relaxing sitting down is more your thing we stumbled across the time table for the Bodmin and Wendford Railway the other day. With fun family events throughout year such as Murder Mystery Evenings, Easter Egg-stravaganza, Fireman Sam, Peppa Pig and Paddington Bear theme weekends it really does have something for everyone.
We are off to try the pub at St Ewe tonight - apparently it has been taken over - so we will give you a full report next week!
We have been making the best of the glorious sunshine with a spring clean out in the paddocks. Pictured are the donkey's having their breakfast. Alice is now in with them, along with the sheep. Judith has also cleaned out Splodge, who enjoys some fresh straw and the chickens in arcs have been moved to fresh grass...all achieved without slipping over in the mud once - quite an achievement!We have been in glorious winter sunshine this week, with promise it is going to last long into the weekend (fingers crossed). If you are thinking of visiting the Spring months truly are stunning. It is a few degrees warmer down here, so everything happens that bit earlier, and not quite so many layers are required to stay snug whilst out enjoying the changing seasons.
A particular must at this time of year is a stroll along the coastal path. The seas are breathtaking, fierce yet somehow calming at the same time. And also incredibly quiet now. Why not venture slightly further west for a days walk around the Lizard - The Three Sides of the Lizard is a lovely circular walk.
If relaxing sitting down is more your thing we stumbled across the time table for the Bodmin and Wendford Railway the other day. With fun family events throughout year such as Murder Mystery Evenings, Easter Egg-stravaganza, Fireman Sam, Peppa Pig and Paddington Bear theme weekends it really does have something for everyone.
We are off to try the pub at St Ewe tonight - apparently it has been taken over - so we will give you a full report next week!
Thursday 5 January 2012
Happy New year!
Sorry I have not blogged for a while, it has been a busy festive period down here in Cornwall. Alison was in charge of the Christmas lunch, and Judith was in charge of the Christmas dinner, both of whom excelled themselves. We popped down to Caerhays Beach for a Christmas day stroll, it was stunning and deserted and the sea nearly caught us whilst we were taking a picture!
Then on boxing day we walked to Charlestown to watch Paddy, Alison's husband take a dip in the sea for charity - we think he has just about thawed out now! We carried on our walk along the coastal path to Duporth and Porthpean. (highly recommended in you fancy a short coastal walk). We sat on the beach and had our flask of soup...perfect!
If you are missing your Cornish fix don't miss the new series on ITV. 'Cornwall with Caroline Quentin' tours around the county taking in our best beauty spots and meeting some of the locals along the way.
The mild winter has led to come daffodils already appearing in full bloom, which bodes well for the many stunning gardens down here. On Saturday 11 February the National Trust open their Glendurgan Estate for the year with a Daffodil Walk, a 6 mile round walk in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care . If you are interested you can book your tickets in advance by calling 01872 260500. Or why not think about booking a trip down to see the amazing colours on offer at The Lost Gardens of Heligan. We went in May last year and it was truly spectacular. Or slightly further afield why not pop into Trebah Gardens.
Don't forget to book early if you would like a specific cottage or week, we have already had a number of bookings for the coming year and would hate you to be disappointed. We either have our four or five star cottages, or camping and caravaning at River Valley Holiday Park in London Apprentice.
Then on boxing day we walked to Charlestown to watch Paddy, Alison's husband take a dip in the sea for charity - we think he has just about thawed out now! We carried on our walk along the coastal path to Duporth and Porthpean. (highly recommended in you fancy a short coastal walk). We sat on the beach and had our flask of soup...perfect!
If you are missing your Cornish fix don't miss the new series on ITV. 'Cornwall with Caroline Quentin' tours around the county taking in our best beauty spots and meeting some of the locals along the way.
The mild winter has led to come daffodils already appearing in full bloom, which bodes well for the many stunning gardens down here. On Saturday 11 February the National Trust open their Glendurgan Estate for the year with a Daffodil Walk, a 6 mile round walk in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care . If you are interested you can book your tickets in advance by calling 01872 260500. Or why not think about booking a trip down to see the amazing colours on offer at The Lost Gardens of Heligan. We went in May last year and it was truly spectacular. Or slightly further afield why not pop into Trebah Gardens.Don't forget to book early if you would like a specific cottage or week, we have already had a number of bookings for the coming year and would hate you to be disappointed. We either have our four or five star cottages, or camping and caravaning at River Valley Holiday Park in London Apprentice.
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