The Old Kiln House news and views

Following on from our previous post, starting up a new B&B can obviously be challenging with many different issues coming fast and furious.

So far everything is going very well with our B&B in Shipston-On-Stour however we have recently discovered residents who have snuck in unannounced and made themselves comfortable. Whilst pruning one of our Jack-In-The-Beanstalk creepers, I found that the pigeons have built a very cosy little nest and have produced two large handsome offspring sitting quietly and probably demanding food. Although we are not set up to host children, I think I am going to have a problem […]

This week my husband witnessed something truly remarkable especially for us ex city dwellers. We have worked hard to make our garden as bird and insect friendly as possible and the delightful result of this is being able to witness the unending antics of a variety of birds.

The birds have also taken advantage of our good nature and, where a full feeder used to last a week, a feeder now lasts a maximum of three days. Fortunately they cannot reach up to ring the doorbell when it is empty but I get the feeling that they will eventually find […]