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It is a busy time in the village this week with the Winkleigh Summer Fair in full swing. There has been a fair in Winkleigh since 1262... yes I really did say 1262! I'm sure things look a lot different today. It is a tradition we are rightly proud of. Events run from July 13th - July 21st and you can keep up to date with everything on the fair Twitter feed. For those that don't do social media I'v...
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I have been getting the cottage ready for the busiest season of the year and have given the yard a bit of a make over. Not quite Ground Force, more Good Morning! I have added to the pretty little bench that allows guests to sit and catch the sun or listen to the church bells, now guests can sit and enjoy an al fresco coffee or evening aperitif too at the newly installed bistro table and chairs. To...
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It looks as though Spring has arrived in Devon this week and here at the cottage we are gearing up for a busy May. It is wonderful to see everything literally 'spring' back to life! There is nothing finer than strolling through the local woods and seeing a carpet of bluebells. If, like me, you're an early riser I urge you to get out and about and listen to the dawn chorus - that first flute of bir...

Just where oh where has the time gone? I am struggling to get my head around the fact that it is already March! Life at the cottage has been busy, which I think has surprised us as generally Jan & Feb are considered the 'off season'. We are not complaining mind and love welcoming our guests to all that the cottage and the village has to offer. The beginning of 2019 has seen some 'food' related...
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What a wonderful way to start the weekend by discovering the cottage has won the 'Guest Review Award 2018' from Booking.com! Fabulous! The award is given to properties that have demonstrated outstanding customer service and hospitality throughout 2018. Yea go us!! So lovely to know all of the hard work that goes into making the cottage a wonderful place to stay pays off! So pleased :)
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