Lambing Season

The lambing season is now with us and the sights and sounds in the fields around the village are quite magical. Spring is definitely here now with the sun making some welcome appearances and the temperature is starting to rise.

We can't wait to get out in the garden and start getting it knocked into shape. We have already purchased some plants for the spring which are in the greenhouse at the moment and hopefully should be getting planted out quite soon.

Snowdrops in the Garden

Spring is only just around the corner despite the recent snowfalls. The garden is showing the first shoots of recovery with some lovely snowdrops pushing their heads up through the ground.

Why not come and join us for some spring cheer and enjoy a break in one of our Bed and Breakfast Suites.

We are still operating 2007 prices.

When we moved to Ilmington we never thought that Pam would add another string to her bow by coming a shepherdess.

As the photograph here shows she stepped into the breach when Sid the local farmer had to move some sheep from one of his fields past Folly Farm Cottage and on to a new location.

With the lack of any dog to help him Pam came to the rescue and helped guide the sheep up the road.

All in a 'normal' day in the Cotswolds.

Autumn is well and truly here

Well it looks like Autumn is really here. The patio is now quite deserted after all the activity of the summer time and the many guests who have made use of our new facility.

We are hoping for some warm weather next spring and summer to make more use of the two barbecues. It will be great to see the guests making the most of the facility and for us to prepare some food and invite guests to join us for a bite to eat and a chilled refreshment.

The wall has been planted up already with spring flowering bulbs so we are looking forward to seeing how good a show that will produce.