Hartland Peninsula's blog

Docton Mill Gardens is always attracting national attention and is now featuring in the May issue of "The Garden" Magazine published by the Royal Horticultural Society in it's "Don't Miss" section for spring and summer visiting. 

Beautiful Horseshoe Cottage and Cobblestone Cottage, each with their own private pool, are both available for an incredible 25% off on week bookings w/c 14th April 2012.

The cottages are part of West Tosberry Farm, an exclusive collection of just three beautifully restored and refurbished holiday cottages set amidst completely unspoilt tranquil countryside very close to the South West Coast path.

For the first time Hartland Abbey are holding a Daffodil Weekend, with Mothering Sunday falling on the Sunday (Sat 17th and Sun 18th March, 11am - 4pm).  Visitors will be able to see not only the historic collection of daffodils, but also lots of camellias, hellebores, early spring bulbs, mimosas and the lovely wild primroses and violets (weather permitting!). Parts of the estate, nor

Get down to Hartland Abbey for the unforgettable Snowdrop Weekend where you, your children and dogs can literally walk in a carpet of snowdrops.  A beautiful day out for all the family and a chance to recharge your batteries - not to mention indulge in a hot pasty, hot soup, cake or even a burger or bacon sandwich from the new barbeque after your walk.

For the lowdown on where to eat out, order in or even find a chef to come and cook (or even sugar spin!) for you in the comfort of your own surroundings, check out our guide on our main blog: http://hartlandpeninsulasource.blogspot.com/2012/02/explore-area-some-helpful-links.html#!/p/eating-out-or-in.html

Hartland Abbey may be a thousand years old, but that doesn't stop it communicating in 21st Century ways.   This week it launched its own blog, with an inaugural post by Lady Angela warming inviting you, your family and your dogs to Hartland Abbey this weekend for the fabulous, not to be missed Snowdrop weekend.  This year, as well as the absolutely stunning walks in a sea of beautiful snowdrops you can also fill up on hot soup, pasties and cakes and even, for the first time, hot burgers, veggie burgers and bacon butties from the barbeque.  Plus there is a good old fashio

Viewers all over the country settled down to watch the second part of the BBC's Antiques Roadshow on Sunday 19th February, filmed at Hartland Abbey.  Shot last summer in the house and grounds, fascinating and intruiguing finds are revealed as well as an insight into this beautiful historic building and its own collections.   Read all about the filming here: http://www.hartlandabbey.com/roadshow.htm.

Get together for a fantastic February short break in this wonderful 5 bedroom cottage (sleeping 10) with its own private pool for just £125 per night (min 3 night stay). Dogs are also welcome. Valid for any three available nights in February.

Horseshoe Cottage is part of West Tosberry Farm, an exclusive collection of just three beautifully restored and refurbished holiday cottages each with their own private pool, set amidst completely unspoilt tranquil countryside very close to the South West Coast path.

Despite it being a touch grey, wet, and blustery at times, it has so far been a mild winter. Snow looks very pretty and grey is a little drab, but freezing conditions make life really difficult for the local wildlife, not to mention local people who can often be stuck at home as single track roads become impassable.  Read our latest Hartland blog on feeding the local wildlife.

Sunday January 9th's showing of the BBC's Antiques Roadshow filmed during the summer of 2011 at Hartland Abbey showed not just a wealth of hidden treasures and fascinating objets d'art but also the beauty and grandeur of Hartland Abbey and the surrounding Peninsula landscapes.