News from the Village..for the friends & guests of Hillfield's.
Out of season, late Summer and Autumn breaks attract families with pre-school children, not restricted by the need to take their holiday whilst the schools are off. Tourist attractions including farm parks, the zoo, model village and aquarium are less busy, beaches not so crowded and car-parking easier – factors that appeal when travelling with one or more toddlers in tow. Those without children also avoid the busier school holidays and take their breaks later, enjoying the lower rates, the couples discounts and short break availability as well as the quieter towns and the more relaxed pace that is the South Hams during most of the year.
Check out the "Special Offers and Availability" on the Hillfield Web Site or View the Visitors Book
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A new lease of life for Walter the Water Wheel.
Friends and staff of the Turtley Corn Mill near Avonwick were celebrating last month when Walter the Water Wheel, an integral part of the pub and restaurant’s identity and history, was set working again after a long and costly renovation project. It was a huge team effort with Alan Soper, aged 86, from Kingsbridge, renovating the cast and bearings and then climbing into the wheel himself to re-bed them when it was repositioned and Ivybridge based JDC Builders providing the carpenters and their buying power to help reduce the cost of materials. As the two carpenters said – “we spend our lives making square things, it’s such a pleasure to make something round”! The Turtley Corn Mill’s owner Bruce Brunning, said: “It was a very interesting task indeed and we are indebted to everyone who helped.” He added: “The history of the Mill is fascinating and we wanted to ensure it retained much of its original identity. We must be one of the very few places in Devon taking on the task of building a new wheel but I think it is important to help preserve our history otherwise part of our heritage will be lost.” |
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A special day for Caroline & Michael Michael & Caroline are delighted to announce the wedding of their daughter Rebecca Edwards to Christopher Eagles. The Marriage took place on Sunday 9th August at the family church of St Michaels, Budbrooke, Warwick. The service was taken by Mary Lodge a friend of the family. All at Hillfields wish them both every happiness for your future together and may all your dreams come true, With much love from all the extended Hillfield family. A reception and evening celebration was held at the magnificent Ettington Park Hotel, set in 40 acres of parkland in the Warwickshire countryside, in a verdant valley with the River Stour meandering through it. Just 5 miles from the centre of Stratford-upon-Avon, the spectacular Neo-Gothic mansion is a world apart from the hustle and bustle of modern-day life. Jewellery was made for Becky and the Bridesmaids to her own design by Trish Thomas from Dartmouth.Flowers courtesy of Flowerthyme, Brides & Bridesmaids dresses from Rossetti Brides The photographs courtesy of Nick and Jon from Boundless Photos
Rebecca & Chris, Five Bridesmaids, Four Ushers, Three Best Men and Partridge in the Pear Tree |
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The Simon Edwards Guide Dogs Tribute Fund On the 20th September 2009 Chris Eagles will be taking part in the Great North Run in memory of Simon Edwards who passed away on the 11th April 2008. In honor of Simon, his Grandmother Edwina and family have set up The Simon Edwards Guide Dogs Tribute Fund for which, needs our help to raise £5,000 to name and sponsor a puppy in Simons memory, this amount goes towards the costs to fund the puppy from birth, up to the time it goes into training at 12 to 14 months of age. Chris in company with his Brother Adam are talking the half marathon course and would like your support to ensure we have enough strength to drag ourselves to the finish line. They hope to complete the course in the time of 2 hours and 15 minutes!! |
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Christmas and New Year With the arrival of Autumn often comes the decision of where to spend the Christmas and New Year festivities. For those who are fed up with arguing over which set of relatives they need to invite or who simply cannot face the thought of the same old routine, a Christmas escape to South Devon may be the answer! Avoiding the commercialism and the post-Christmas Sales, you can put colour in your cheeks and work off any over-indulgence with walks on empty beaches or along miles of coastal paths and then reward yourself with a cream tea in front of a cosy log fire – the best Christmas present you will ever receive.
Dickens of a Christmas Features: The Candlelit Dartmouth Festive Weekend, including spectacular lantern processions which light up the main shopping streets for an evening of late night shopping. Including music and street entertainment. Candlelit Dartmouth also plays host to seasonal markets, as well as The Children's Hospice South West "Dickens of a Christmas" event in the Old Market.
Ideas for dining out over the Festive Season;
The Laughing Monk Strete The Royal Castle Christmas Menu Dartmouth The Royal Seven Stars Totnes The Durrant Arms Ashprington The Turtley Corn Mill Avonwick The New Angel Dartmouth The Tower Inn Slapton Bickley Mill Stoneycombe Riverford Field Kitchen Buckfastleigh 1st - 22nd Dec Book early to avoid disappointment At a loss for what Christmas present to give to that special couple, how about booking an off season short break at Hillfields, that could solve your problem, also a great treat for the whole family! |
Guest Recommended The Cricket Inn at Beesands
The Cricket Inn at Beesands is a little gem of a restaurant which unless you know the area will be bypassed. The Inn has built up an excellent reputation and offers a wide and varied menu, the seafood pancake is a must all cooked by a team of chefs under the guidance of the Proprietors Nigel and Rachel.
The Inn which has recently been tastefully modernised is situated right on the seafront overlooking Start Bay. We holiday in Devon at least twice a year and the Cricket Inn is always top of our list for dining out, our last visit was in August this year when we took our children and grandchildren and all loved it and were made very welcome. Allan Speechly.
This feature gives an opportunity for our guests to pass on any recommendations on where to go and what to do in the South Hams area. We would welcome contributions from any of our guests reporting on the excellent service you received from local business's in the area. E-mail to bob@hillfieldcottages.com
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What on in South Devon in September!
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COUPLES & FOUR OR LESS DISCOUNTS
There are not many holidays in the UK during the winter that can give you what the luxury cottages and apartments at Hillfield can and these are considered to be the ideal off season self catering break. Winter short breaks are becoming more popular and taking a three or four night holiday can really help to break up the long winter months. The cottages and apartments are perfect accommodation for the winter as they feel cosy and warm, you can enjoy spending quiet nights relaxing and getting away from it all. We have couples discounts built into our tariff suitable for a couple booking one of our larger properties at this time of year and using only one bedroom. Prices range from as little as £208 for a three night weekend break or four night midweek break. We also have a discount for groups of four or less booking one of our larger properties using a maximum of two bedrooms. Prices range from as little as £277 for a three night weekend break or four night midweek break. To avoid the heavy traffic at weekends we have introduced a Thursday change over to a few of our cottages. Please ask for details.
Looking forward to meeting up again very soon! Michael & Caroline The Hillfield Village Team. |
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