Busy days!

Although it’s supposed to be our quietest period, Derek and I seem to be continually busy with many different things. We have already had quite a few guests staying with us for bed and breakfast and we are getting bookings from guests who have stayed before, new enquiries and from recommendations. We also have some walking groups booked in. Our bed and breakfast accommodation has 8 bedrooms and is an ideal size for parties and being at the foot of Dunkery, we are in a perfect spot for walking and exploring Exmoor.

The weather has been great for this time of year and everyone has been able to enjoy beautiful walks. The Dunkery Beacon is such a lovely home to come back to after a day’s exploring and to relax in front of the log fire with a cup of tea. As a reminder of what we have to look forward to this summer, I have included a photo Derek took near Winsford - can't wait!

We are both in a murder mystery play in the village. It is quite complex and Derek was completely in the dark as to what was going on until we sat down and went through it and he learnt his lines – things then became rapidly clearer! Derek does like to do his own interpretation on things so I am a little concerned that come the night, the wrong character will be murdered!

Our daughter Lucy is starting a full time job in Exeter at the beginning of March and we have been down a few times for the interview and to sort out her accommodation. We are all very excited about it but I know we shall miss her (if not her washing)!

I have started doing some voluntary work with the West Somerset Advice Bureau in Minehead (same as CAB). It is very interesting and really makes me use the old brain box. We are also finishing off lots of jobs in and around the house and Derek has been very busy pruning in the garden. In amongst the work we have been walking the dogs, riding, playing tennis and attending Pilates classes (me, not Derek)!