Oz and James Get a Taste for Perry

A couple of weeks ago local cider and perry producer Dennis Gwatkin made a guest appearance on Oz and James Drink for Britain on BBC2.

From the BBC:

"Next they meet one of Oz's mates on a farm in Herefordshire and try an ancient British drink known as perry, which is made from pears. They discover that perry had quite a reputation back in the 1970s when it was sold in small bottles and was well known under another name, Babycham."

As well as producing some of the best cider and perry in the country (in my opinion!), Dennis also produces beef, lamb and pork all produced and butchered in the farm. Along with many home grown vegetables and preserves.

Gwatkins in just a short walk over the hill from Yew Tree House, and we strongly recommend picking up some cider to sample!

The episode is available on BBC iPlayer until 2nd March

We've Got Mail

Yew Tree House was mentioned in an article in the Daily Mail on Saturday. You can read the online version here.

Titled The Best British Holiday Breaks for 2009, the article featured a number of regions around the country, what to do and where to stay.

From the paper:

"The 200-year-old Yew Tree House B&B (01981 251195, www.yewtreehouse-hereford.co.uk) in Vowchurch has fantastic views, tasteful rooms, great breakfasts and double rooms from £65."

The Black and White Village Trail was recommended -

"This 40-mile trail of timbered 16th and 17th-century villages featuring farmers' markets and cider mills feels untouched by tourism."

- as well as a trip to Hereford Cathedral and and the Malvern Hills.

Every Picture........

We have set up an account on Flickr and uploaded lots of pictures of the house, garden and surrounding area. Please do have a look.

It was quite strange looking back at some of the photos taken during all the building work. I've never seen so much dust! But we got there in the end!

Hairy Bikers

At last a photo of the Hairy Bikers and our Best Breakfast Category Award!

Best Breakfast Award

Sorry for not updating this sooner but I have been waiting for Flavours of Herefordshire to send a photo of the Hairy Bikers presenting our Award! We were Commended in our category and will be entering again this year to see if we can win it! So for those people who might have thought no news was bad news I apologise for the delay and hope I can post a photo soon....

A message for all singers!

For the last couple of years, we have had people staying with us who have attended a wonderful course at Abbeydore for experienced singers who have an interest in choral music. The course culminates in a concert on the final night at Dore Abbey. The dates for this year's course are 19th-25th July inclusive and more information can be found from the official website. Everyone who has attended the course has thoroughly enjoyed it and have had the opportunity to meet like minded people in a beautiful part of the world.