It has taken us 6 years to correctly identify this tree. It flowered and fruited profusely in our first year here and we tentatively made jelly, thinking it was a crab apple. The jelly was delicious with notes of cinnamon and nutmeg although none was added. The jars were labelled “Probably crabapple jelly 2019” and […]
par Heidi Smith
Are you a passionate triathlete seeking the perfect getaway that combines exhilarating triathlon training with a serene and picturesque holiday for you and your loved ones? Look no further than Le Moulin de Pensol, where nature-loving athletes can immerse themselves in breathtaking surroundings, thrilling adventures, and unmatched hospitality. Located in the heart of the Parc […]
par Heidi Smith
The walking season has started and we are starting to receive gortex-clad guests who have walked in from our local Grand Randonnee footpath, the GR4. Walkers are some of my favourite guests. Because they have come here slowly, through the chestnut woods of Limousin they are already in tune with the tenor of the place […]
par Heidi Smith
What we did when we found Harvest Mice at the Mill If you own any amount of land in France, you also own quite a few brambles. They seem to grow bigger and meaner than they do in the UK, and somehow even the blackberries they provide don’t make them worth it. We quickly realised […]
par Heidi Smith
Over 100 species of European butterflies and moths recorded at Le Moulin: the perfect place for a butterfly and moth enthusiast to come on holiday With over 100 species of European butterflies and moths recorded at Le Moulin, it’s the perfect place for a butterfly and moth enthusiast to come on holiday. When I left […]
par Heidi Smith
Changement climatique Avec un diplôme en sciences de l'environnement et un autre en géographie entre nous, on a parfois l'impression d'en savoir trop sur l'état de la planète. La COP26 a été un désastre total et n'allait jamais être autre chose avec le gouvernement britannique éco-réticent comme hôte. Mais l'inaction mondiale sur le climat […]
par Heidi Smith
The problems of buying stuff online, and too much honey My latest blog post is about the problems of buying stuff online. To be more exact, the actual problems of buying stuff online that turn out to be miniature versions of the thing I actually wanted. Also, we are absolutely covered in honey! I had […]
par Heidi Smith
We love mules, donkeys and horses We love mules, donkeys and horses. Read on to find out more about our mule, Tina. How we acquired our mule How we acquired our mule was purely by chance. A friend who runs Hee Haws donkey sanctuary was helping re-home the unwanted horses of a divorcing couple and […]
par Heidi Smith
Hospitality Reviews It is astonishing the effect that reviews can have on a hospitality business. Read on to learn more about how reviews effect the Hospitality Business – both positively and negatively. Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in the UK, and it received a 1 star review on Trip Advisor recently. The headline read, […]
par Heidi Smith
Nous avions besoin de porcs, nous avons décidé. Nous étions en train de perdre le combat contre l'invasion des ronces, et Nik avait lu que même les petits cochons pouvaient être utiles pour déterrer les racines des ronces et retourner le sol pour faire pousser des cultures. De nombreuses vidéos YouTube plus tard, nous nous sommes retrouvés à conduire pendant 2 heures dans le Dordognshire le plus profond, après Bergerac. Nous avons eu […]
par Heidi Smith
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