Each spring we look forward to the arrival of our swallows. They bring an energy with them. They swoop into the barn as though they have not been away and then swoop out again, proceeding to fill the sky with their acrobatics and chattering talk. It is hard to imagine …
Why a Forest Garden
A Garden of Eden… I like to feel the very first ever garden, “The Garden of Eden” was a food forest. The bible says of Eden “He made all kinds of beautiful trees grow there and produce good fruit.” I always picture it as layers of trees, shrubs and vegetation permanently …
A Visit To Furleigh Estate Vineyard
We were thrilled to receive an invite from Furleigh Estate to have a tour and wine tasting. As the best vineyard in the country – and just 6 miles from us – this was an invite we could not refuse. The weather was on our side – a warm spring …
3 of our favourite things to do in Abbotsbury
There’s nowhere quite like Abbotsbury. We may have lived in this area for over 30 years, but we never tire of this lovely village. There is so much to do in Abbotsbury, It is full of quaint oldie worldie charm whilst having some very unique and special attractions that are …
Visiting Historical Beaminster
We love our little corner of West Dorset, it’s buzzing with life, has a rich history and stunning countryside – in short, it has so much to offer visitors to Dorset. Our shepherd’s huts are high in the hills above the picturesque market town of Beaminster (pronounced bem-minster). Beaminster is …