Exmoor at its best!

We had another hectic week with guests requiring accommodation on Exmoor for a variety of reasons. We had a lot of repeat bookings plus some guests who were due to fly to the Midddle East but because of the volcanic ash they decided to come to Exmoor instead – a wise decision methinks! We also had 3 crews of 4 men taking part in a rally event held throughout the forests around us. So on Saturday morning we had to serve all the breakfasts at 7.00 which was great as I then had to finish off, delivery and serve a lunchtime buffet for 60 for friends in the village. By 4.00pm I was feeling a tad weary!

It was great to relax a little on Sunday so we nipped down to see my mum, sister and brother in law at Hemyock and then went on to Feniton to see our very dear friends Aly and Martyn. So by Sunday evening we weren’t so tired but were pretty much hoarse!

The weather has been wonderful the past few days and the little bit of rain we had yesterday certainly has made the grass grow. Derek was out first thing with the mower as the yearly battle of the lawn control commenced!

On Monday we were sitting on the grass up at Dunkery Hill Gate looking out over the valley and watching a large herd of deer when we heard the cuckoo for the first time this year. The swallows were really going for it - swooping and diving and there were lots of linnets feeding on the all the insects. Different types of blossom are coming out all over the place and the villages on Exmoor look so pretty with the primroses and spring flowers. Luccombe looks like a picture postcard village – lambs playing in the field, cherry blossom out and the cottage gardens look beautiful. Exmoor at its best!