Well here we are, a bit more Springlike. These are the snowdrops in Colin's garden. When Colin lived in the cottage the show was much admired by passers by, and when we revamped the garden we made sure the snowdrops stayed.

After a rotton Christmas, when the water actually froze up and we had to cancel our Christmas visitors, things have much improved! New Year people managed down and since then it's been all go. If you are tempted - like lots of others - by our last minute 25% discount just give us a call as that's the easiest way to organise it at short notice. Otherwise on-line booking lets you see just when there are vacancies.

On the water front we have been trying for about 3 years to get connected up to the mains , which runs along the bottom of Mhairi's garden. As they are going to be metering it you'd think Scottish Water would be delighted to help. However they make it so difficult what with drawings of flows, and estimated usage etc etc we just keep giving up. But we'll persevere as we don't want a repeat of last Christmas, and if you want to taste our nice pure unchlorinated supply, you can still pop up the hill to the tank!

Looking forward to seeing lots of familiar faces this coming season; you will be amazed at Mikes building works on the house!