Our pond
- At August 16, 2013
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With all the dry weather we have been having the grass is definitely brown but the pond, fortunately, still has a good depth of water. One day we may be able to increase its size which would be wonderful for all our wildlife.
Ringing the Bell
- At August 15, 2013
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The ancient bell on the front of our manor house was once used to set the rhythm for the dayfor the estate workers. One ring meant the start of day, two rings was the call for lunch, and three marked the end of day. We haven’t re-attached the chain in case young visitors decide it’s too tempting to keep ringing it!
A wonderful walk
- At August 14, 2013
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Our present two families renting the manor for their holiday thoroughly enjoyed their walk across the fields to Monpazier where they lunched before wandering home again.
Summer swimming
- At August 13, 2013
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With the continuing heat wave our guests are really enjoying the pool after the day’s adventures.
Windows
- At August 12, 2013
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The architecture in the Dordogne is rich and varied. Everywhere you look you can find interesting designs and the way’ new’ works with the history of the old buildings.
Lavender
- At August 11, 2013
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Our planting of Lavender outside on the front terrace is proving a great success. Guests are not being pestered by midges and are commenting on the fact that nights spent with the bedroom windows open are cool and restful. More lavender planting to come in the Autumn.
Meadow Flowers
- At August 08, 2013
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The countryside is looking particularly beautiful at the moment. More and more farmers are leaving a strip of their fields and allowing the most beautiful wild flowers to grow and bloom.
Star of Zanzibar
- At August 07, 2013
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With all the glorious hot weather we have been having our tropical water lily ‘Star of Zanzibar’ is in full flower. It really is a most beautiful lily.
A Secret Garden?
- At August 06, 2013
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Tucked away in our wonderful villages are beautiful doors that leave you wondering what lies behind. A secret garden?
Fete season
- At August 05, 2013
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The fete season is in full swing and villages are continuing to add their ‘adverts’. This chateau and tractor appeared during the week in readiness for the weekend fete.
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