Good Morning Everyone,

Well, it looks like it is going to be another lovely day here.   It is wonderfully clear and I can see Lundy Island rising out of the sea in the far distance, as I look out of the window at the view from our self catering cottages here in Amroth.  Yesterday was fantastic here, really warm in the sun and  it twinkled on the sea so brightly, it was a wonderful sight.   Although the air was cold it was a great day for walking and our guests in 2 of our cottages enjoyed walks with their dogs on the beach.  Both dogs are young and their frolicking reminds me so much of Wilson in his puppy years, especially the one dog, as he is a whitish golden retriever like Wilson was.

Well as half-term approachs, several attractions in Pembrokeshire are getting ready to open for the visitors.  Colby Woodland Gardens has some Family Activities ‘Wake up to Wildlife’ on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday next week and these are always excellent.  The gardens open on Saturday and anyone who has been before will be amazed at the work that has gone on this winter.

Manor House Wild Life Park opens for the whole of the week and I can recommend families to go.  I had a wonderful day there with my grandchildren in the October half-term and will definitely revisit this year to see how Steve the Gibbon is getting used to his new surroundings.  You can read all about the place on their web-site .

Battlefield Live Pembrokeshire is another great adventure for children (and adults), boys especially, as my husband found out when he took our grandsons last year.   They are just up the road from us at Llanteg  and they have a web site you can visit.

Folly Farm are of course open and St. Davids Cathedral will be giving guided tours.  Heatherton has lots of activities for the whole family and then of course there is the wonderful beach in Amroth.  The Pirate Cafe will be open this week-end so you will be able to warm up with a Hot Chocolate after a walk on the beach.

News from the Farm

The bulbs are beginning to peep through and I have one or two snowdrops out, but when we drove up to Castell Henllys last week we saw a fantastic sight of a long bank of snowdrops.  They must have been really sheltered but it does make you think that Spring can’t be far away.   I think all the snow this winter has made us  think what a long winter it has been and we look forward to seeing  the new life appearing.   On the way into Tenby outside the farm shop, there is already a super display of early daffodils, I could hardly believe it when I saw them.

The animals are all enjoying the cold dry spell we have had the last few days and they love the sun on their backs.  Dick and Harry, the goats, have been lying against the stable wall in the sun and have been toasty warm.  Jim and Annie, the ponies are enjoying the freedom of all the fields at this time of year, as I don’t have to worry about them getting too much grass. Charlie, our tabby cat who likes to be in the hay barn has had a bad paw, so another expensive visit to the vet!!!   The hens, sheep and other cats are all fine.  People keep asking if we will have another dog, but at the moment losing Wilson is enough.  We are getting used to the empty space in the kitchen but thank you to all of you who have sent us messages, it was lovely to hear how each of you had remembered Wilson.

Well I must away to plant some polyanthus in the pots outside the self catering cottages and clean up behind Mike who has just finished decorating the main bedroom in our largest cottage.   The cottages are full next week for the half term, so let’s hope the weather stays fine and dry for our guests, but it is so beautiful here and I am sure they will find plenty to do.

Until next time, regards to you all

Ann (Amroth Cottages)

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