Overnight, the wind had subsided and we awoke to brilliant sunshine. After breakfast we set off across the border to Thirlestane Castle, home to the Maitland family who have lived there for over 400 years. We had an interesting introductory talk and the room guides provided us with extra information as we toured the house. [...]
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16 Comments CherryPie on Oct 9th 2018
The bed and quilt were soft and cosy which led to a very good night’s sleep. The breakfast was delicious, although the choices arrived in a strange order. My cooked breakfast items arrived at the same time as Mr C’s porridge. The toast arrived after my breakfast meaning there was no toast for my bacon [...]
10 Comments CherryPie on Oct 8th 2018
Rain was gently falling when I woke up so there was no chance for a last linger on the roof terrace, although when the rain stopped I went outside and could almost smell the fresh air (I have no sense of smell). The service at breakfast was quicker than it had been on the previous [...]
17 Comments CherryPie on Oct 6th 2018
After I was dressed I took advantage of the roof terrace as the sun emerged before it was time for breakfast. It was wonderful. The breakfast wasn’t quite Fawlty Towers but the service was a little slow and the requested brown sauce arrived after Mr C had eaten his breakfast. The food, however, was excellent.
After [...]
12 Comments CherryPie on Oct 3rd 2018
I awoke good and early but drifted off to sleep again and the next thing I knew it was 9.20am. There was no sign of Mr C and no sign of a cup of tea so I leapt out of bed, at which point Mr C, having been distracted by something on his computer, realised [...]
10 Comments CherryPie on Oct 2nd 2018
6 Comments CherryPie on Sep 29th 2018
Jesmond Dene House
Collingwood Arms
I am gathering my thoughts, sorting my photographs and helping my mum (post house move) after arriving home later than expected on Tuesday evening…
Normal service and holiday diary will follow soon
12 Comments CherryPie on Sep 28th 2018
