One of the long-term goals at Gamekeeper’s Cottage has been to gently improve the layout of the garden without disturbing its quiet, timeworn charm. So
Read moreSpring Beginnings: Daffodils, Planting, and Preparing the Ground at Gamekeeper’s Cottage
There’s a shift in the air by March — not quite spring, not quite winter, but something in between. At Gamekeeper’s Cottage, it’s the month
Read moreA Hedge for the Future: Midwinter Planting at Gamekeeper’s Cottage
While February often tempts us with the first signs of spring — snowdrops in the verge, longer afternoons, a softening in the light — it’s
Read moreStables renovation part 3
After replacing the tongue and groove cladding at the top of the left-hand end of the stables in October 2023, the next stage in the
Read moreStables renovation part 2
After replacing the entire roof of the stables, our next step in the renovation project was to replace the cladding. After inspecting the front of
Read moreStables renovation – replacing the roof
As I mentioned in my previous post about the state of the stables, the roof was a major concern as in places, not only was
Read moreStables renovation, an introduction
Introduction The stables here at Gamekeeper’s Cottage are one of it’s features that add to the uniqueness of the property. Set away from the property
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