25th Feb 2012

We woke up to a lovely morning,, at Sutton Mawr. When we went out to check the animals. We discovered our first lambs. People think that sheep are completely stupid, but this ewe waited till our first spring like day before giving birth to two beautiful Jacob lambs

4th Feb 2012

 

 Had the most lovely wedding here at Sutton Mawr Farm today the snow was very beautiful and romantic until it turned into rain.
The bride looked stunning and the party is now in full swing.
Happy Wedding Day Huw and Laura!

31st January

January has been a quiet month for bookings so we have been busy deep cleaning Sutton Mawr and giving all the rooms a lick of paint.  We have also been making a few changes to the website.
Group bookings are very popular for the year ahead.
We have our first wedding of the year on Saturday so all looking forward to that.
Off to the flower market tomorrow.

23rd January 2012

I have been busy researching bread recipes so got statred with Tom Herberts Sourdough Bread and Riverfords Wholemeal Loaf both yummy.  Will definately be baking these both again.
A taste of things to come!

15th January Hobbs Bakery Course

Vicci went on a Hobbs House bakery course today.  She decided last year as she had started making bread every morning for our guests to see if she could improve her baking skills.  But the courses had a waiting list probably due to the fact that Tom along with Henry have been very busy with their new tv series on channel 4 Wednesday 8.30 pm The Fabulous Baker Boys, I have to admit to not seeing thwe first 2 episodes but will now be avidly watching!  In the meantime I brought the hobb house bakery pack a complete home lesson with DVD which was great really easy to follow until I thought I had killed my sourdough starter. So when they rang to say they had a place I decided to go along for some bread advice. The day was very enjoyable and definately worth going to to really get to grips with the basics of bread making and give your confidence.
And hopefully our guests can look forward to some exciting new loafs on the breakfast table.
Watch out for Tom and Henry Herbert.  Henry cooked a very delicous leg of jacob lamb for lunch the same breed we rear I urge you to try jacob lamb if you can it is quite special.  Looking forward to going to the new Hobbs House Butcher Henry runs in Chipping Sodbury next time.
　

5th January 2012

What a night! The wind was relentless. Our poor Christmas tree finally gave in..

It coincidently is twelfth night!

We have an Australian Family, the Positti's staying with us. They have been on tour for 8 weeks.around European. they have arrived in wet and windy Wales. They braved the mud and did a farm tour. They are probably missing the summer weather back home, but they are packing in the sights, and having great time.

1st January 2012

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!

FROM ALL THE STAFF AND ANIMALS AT SUTTON MAWR