New Beds In the Twin Room

We've just taken delivery of brand new beds for the twin room.

Two single beds with quality mattresses, actually we're quite surprised how high the new mattresses are.

The other great thing about these beds is that they are zip-link, which means they fix together to make a super king sized bed.

We're often get  people wanting a double room when only the twin is left, now we have the option of both.

Front Double Room Refurbished

We've been working hard to improve our front double room, taking in to account the many comments we've received over the years.

And now it's complete we're delighted with the results, we're sure you will be too.

The En-suite

It always seemed a shame that in such a lovely big room the shower was quite small, so  we've installed a much bigger shower unit with a powerful "Jet Storm" shower head, for a luxurious and invigorating shower.

We've replaced the hand basin with a bigger model that has space on either side to place your bits and pieces. And there's a Cascade mixer tap for a touch of sophistication. (Mixer tap is one of the most frequently suggested improvements). The flooring has been replaced with a clean, modern design.

There's also a bigger mirror with built in LED lighting and it has a shaver socket on the side, for your convenience.

The Bedroom

The furniture in this room, including the bed, was replaced at the start of 2012 in preparation for this change, it's solid oak with a new firm mattress for comfort.

Now we've re-decorated the room and replaced the carpet. It looks lovely, and has a much more cosy and inviting feel than before.

This room gets booked out first so be sure to book your stay at Pottery House to ensure you get the dates you require.

Breakfast Choices

We like to vary the breakfast choices every day. Our spinach and mozzarella omelet has been popular recently.

Marmalade Awards

We entered the Worlds Marmalade Awards this year and we've delighted to have received a "Commended" certificate for our jar of Orange Whiskey Marmalade.

Marmalade Awards

Marmalade Time

It's that time of year again when the Seville oranges are in the shops.

We've made a batch of "Pottery House Orange Marmalade" this week all ready for the new season.

It's especially nice spread thickly on one of our home made poppy seed rolls.

Plum Jam

Been a bit disappointed by the fruit on the plum tree this year. It could be down to a very windy day early in the year when a large branch broke off the tree. Didn't loose much fruit but it must have weakened the tree.

But there's still enough plums to make a few pies and crumbles, and of course plum jam for our guests.

Lemon & Lime Marmalade

Lemon & Lime Marmalade

We serve our own home made jams and orange marmalade at breakfast, but wanted to try something new. So yesterday I made up a batch of Lemon & Lime Marmalade. I'm not a great fan of marmalade but this I really like, its's got the citrus zing of the lemons and limes without the intense aftertaste you get with oranges. 

If you're visiting Pottery House soon and it's not out at breakfast be sure to ask Glen if you'd like to try some.

Red Squirrel In The Garden

The red squirrels have been busy here recently, stocking up for winter. They collect the nuts from the feeders we have in the trees and bury them all over the place, out in the woods as well as in the lawn.

Do they know something we don't about the coming winter? :-)