Self Catering
Perthshire raspberry crop in July
July is the time of year when raspberries are ripe and utterly delicious. Perthshire is famed for its production of this crop where the soft summer climate is particularly favourable for its growth.
To grow raspberries, the first year after planting, the flowers should be removed to help the plant build up reserves. From the second […]
The Crafty Star of Fables living at Newbarn Farm
A symbol of European literature for centuries, the Red Fox has appeared in countless Aesop’s fables as the crafty and sly fox who always outwits everyone. To this extent this is true. The fox is very crafty; it has been hunted down mercilessly in English fox hunts, and shot just for its fur, and yet […]
New Holiday Cottage - Great Success Story!
WOW! We have had our first few guests visitng our new ‘flagship’ self-catering cottage! The feedback and comments we have had, have far surpassed our exceptions - we feel very proud - and very fortunate to have had such favourable feedback! And we love Badgers Holt too!
Spurred on by such posititivity we have now embarked […]
Self Catering Breaks in The Lake District
Whether you are going for a cottage holiday in The Lake District or a traditional family break in a caravan or holiday apartment, the option of self catering is likely to come up and is one you should definitely consider.
Self catering simply refers to not having any food options as part of the package. In […]
Glencoe, Appin, stunningly beautiful. Week free June 28th
Glencoe, Lochaber, Appin self catering near Ben Nevis. Late availability for Highland holiday. Sorry folks but we have nearly sold out for the summer. A German lady wanted the week commencing 28th June for her family, but then she could not get a ferry, so it is now available.
The price and availablility details are here
Last […]
Devon Fishing Hair Rig at Newbarn Farm Cottages and Angling Centre
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Here is some information on the Newbarn Farm Cottages and Angling Centre Hair Rig, to use with your Devon Fishing
How to tie The Hair Rig or the knotless Knot
In this article you will be shown how to tie a hair rig, also known as a knotless knot, a good knot for all aspects of […]
Self Catering Cottages - Travellers Best Friend
One of the innovations of modern times that is gaining huge popularity around the globe are self catering cottages. Laced with all sorts of comforts that can make anyone’s holiday extremely enjoyable and a sweet memory, they welcome the tourists with open arms and expose them to a few days of calm and unhurried life. […]
The most spectacular view in the entire universe! Perhaps.
Ok, there are other views in the world. But this one imprinted itself in a teenagers memory that lasted all his days.
You had to get to Mallaig by Saturday otherwise you were cooked. No ferry on Sunday. That meant you could not get to your first climb in the Cuillins before Monday afternoon.
As a […]
A Host of Spring Daffodils at Briar Cottages, Lochearnhead, Perthshire
“Spring is here at last, dreary winter’s past…” That old child hood song is going on in my head. Must be something to do with the daffodils in full bloom down the side of Briar Cottages slipway into Loch Earn. And there are more ready to burst out around Little Briar Holiday Cottage. The birds […]
Self-Catering Holiday in the Dordogne
A chalet in a beautiful rural setting, near bergerac airport.
Large (10m) , private, chlorine free pool. This property is available to let during the summer months as a self-catering holiday home.
Sleeps ? people in ? bedrooms. ? bathrooms
Living-room kitchen, sun porch and large private Gardens.
Owners live on site. Contact […]