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Such strange times we live in don't you think? It has been so lovely to welcome back our guests this year in what can only be described as unprecedented times. On a positive note the amount of people who are experiencing holidaying in the U.K. for the first time has been tremendous. it has been so good to be able to share all of the wonderful things that Devon has to offer with our guests. We live...
Tags: Hay . summertime . holiday cottage . Higher Primrose Cottage . Devon Life . rural devon . beautiful devon . holidays . winkleigh .

So we’re in the eleventeeth hundredth week of lockdown and there is no better way to celebrate than with a mighty fine Sunday roast take away courtesy of Faye & Rich at The Kings Arms Winkleigh. When we can welcome you back again take a short stroll and enjoy the delights of our lovely pub for yourselves - you won’t be disappointed! We had roast beef & veggie nut roast which were both amaz...
Tags: Sunday lunch . The Kings Arms Winkleigh . Higher Primrose Cottage . Devon Life .

As the snow starts to fall this morning I'm reminded of how beautiful our part of the world is both in summer and winter. Everything looks bright and fresh. The peaks of Dartmoor have a good dusting of powdery shimmer, and the smell of wood smoke is fills the air. 2021 did not start how we planned, but we are all safe and well and that is the most important thing. Whilst we are all held in suspens...
Tags: 2021 . January thoughts . Beautiful Devon . cottage blog . CottageLife . Cottage round up . Devon Cottage . Devon . Devon Life . HigherPrimroseCottage . Higher Primrose Cottage . Dartmoor . Pandemic . January .

This week I wanted to spotlight another wonderful business in Winkleigh. The Mad Butcher has been a part of life in the village for over 22 years, whilst the shop itself has been a butcher shop for as long as anyone can remember and the building itself dates from the 17th century. “I know it’s been a butcher shop since before the world wars and I wouldn’t mind betting it goes back even further tha...
Tags: Village life . The Mad Butcher . Winkleigh . Butcher Shop . Devon Life . Holiday Cottages . Higher Primrose Cottage .

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!!...
Tags: Autumn . Autumn in Devon . Artisan Market . Exeter Chocolate Festival . Things to do . Devon Life . Winkleigh . Holiday Cottage . Cosy Cottage .
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