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2019 Round Up...

As we approach the end of 2019 we say goodbye to another successful year at Higher Primrose Cottage. It has without exception been a wonderful year and all of our guests have been absolutely super! We have had visitors from across the globe and 2019 saw our first Canadian guests. People have visited us for holidays, weddings, family get together and so much more. The cottage has had a new living r...[More]

Autumn Round Up...

Waving goodbye to the summer season, the cottage is now in full prep for Winter. Autumn is currently a rather wet affair with rain, both large and small falling weekly. The good news is there is always so much to do that doesn't involve getting wet you can visit anytime! This weekend, for instance, we have The Chocolate Festival at Exeter Castle- yes, a festival celebrating all things chocolatey!!...[More]

Autumn Round Up...

Waving goodbye to the summer season, the cottage is now in full prep for Winter. Autumn is currently a rather wet affair with rain, both large and small falling weekly. The good news is there is always so much to do that doesn't involve getting wet you can visit anytime! This weekend, for instance, we have The Chocolate Festival at Exeter Castle- yes, a festival celebrating all things chocolatey!!...[More]

Summer Round Up

I always feel that the transition between Summer and Autumn begins with the blackberries you see in the hedgerows. Ripening blackberries are usually accompanied by a cool breeze in the morning and evening which serves as a reminder that colder days are coming. Time to switch from summer to winter duvets and get the chimney swept! It has been our second summer renting out the cottage and we have on...[More]

Summer Fair

It is a busy time in the village this week with the Winkleigh Summer Fair in full swing. There has been a fair in Winkleigh since 1262... yes I really did say 1262! I'm sure things look a lot different today. It is a tradition we are rightly proud of. Events run from July 13th - July 21st and you can keep up to date with everything on the fair Twitter feed. For those that don't do social media I'v...[More]