Why not spend Christmas with us?

We still have Donkey Mill Cottage available at Christmas so why not relax, unwind and make the most of the stunning Cornish coast this festive season?  To find out more visit our website or call Judith on 01726 68202 - it promises to be a fantastic family Christmas!

I am pleased to report the donkey shelter is fully built now and the donkeys are loving their new home.  I will confess that I didn't have my wellies with me so I haven't managed to get a picture but I will do very soon.

Cornwall has hit the headlines in the last few days thanks to the terrible weather.  I am not going to lie to you - it has been horrendous.  The worst weather for sometime. I am very pleased to report we managed to avoid any flooding and only a few fence panels came loose.  It was though touch and go on Saturday night.  Judith and John were working in horrid conditions filling sand bags to protect the cottages, but their hard work paid off thank goodness.

We have now turned out attentions to our winter work.  Currently we are refurbishing Lovedays Cottage ready for Christmas.  Judith and Alison are chief interior designers and spend a lot of time trawling local fabric shops to get just the right material and furnishings for each cottage.

Preparations under way for the navity - so why not join us at Christmas?

Work never stops at Tregongeeves and our latest project is preparing for a navity in the paddock.  Richard and George, supervised by Judith have been busy building a shelter for the donkeys.  The shelter is a bit of a challege especially as it is being built on a slope.  Someone forgot to shut the chickens away so they have left their foot prints in the freshly laid concrete...at least it will stop the donkeys slipping.

John & Judith had a wonderful holiday away, fully refershed and rearing to go again.  I am sure Judith will show you her pictures if you ask the next time to are visiting.

Half Term was lovely here, the weather was kind to the guests.  We had some lovely carved pumkins and the winners of the quiz were Evie and Morgan who stayed in Quakers.

Our thoughts now turn to the festive period.  There is so many lovely things to go to in Cornwall in the run up to Christmas; whether it is ice skating at The Eden Project, carols at The Lost Garden of Heligan, Fowey Chritsmas Market or the Padstow Food Festive which is attracting more and more top chefs.

Judith is taking to being a Granny like a duck to water, which none of us are surprised about given her amazing ability to entertain children.  She is pictured giving Jessica some milk opposite, she is also in full charge as I type, giving me full use of my arms for a short while!

We have had some very sad news, unfortunately Wilma, one of our sheep recently passed away.  She sadly got an infection which we were unable to treat.  Alice has also been on stable rest as I mentioned last time after a run in with a bigger horse, however she is recovering well and getting back to her cheeky self.

Don't forget we offer short breaks here throughout the winter.  As I type right now the skies are bright blue and there is a lovely crispness in the air.  Cornwall is lovely all year round, but I think it is even more special in the winter.  You can also find details of some fantastic offers we have over the Christmas period.