I’ll avoid that fashionable Nordic word that is doing the rounds at the moment – cosy does it for me. Continue reading
Wonderwool: Wool Festival at the RWAS Showground
Last month, my friend Camilla and I had the privilege of going to see Wonderwool, the wool festival at the Showground near us. It really was wonderful! Continue reading
A Walk in Abergwesyn Common
Abergwesyn Common is arguably one of the best places to take a walk, a drive and especially to take photos – we have the privilege of having it practically in our back garden. Continue reading
Holidays with your Horse, and Other Stories, II: the Royal Welsh Show
We are proud to host, in the nearby village of Llanelwedd (near Builth Wells), the Royal Welsh Show – the largest of its kind in Europe and a truly international event in the Heart of Wales. Continue reading
Holidays with Your Horse, and Other Stories, I: the Beulah Show
Tyrannell lies at the foot of the Cambrian mountains, between the towns of Llandovery and Builth Wells, making it a special location for anyone with an interest in history, art, music, horse riding, walking or cycling as well as the Royal Welsh Show. Continue reading
The Fat of the Land
This expression now seems ambiguous, even ironic, but we should rethink in the light of new research – which will affect the way we eat, share food and run a B&B. Continue reading
Regrowth in the Potager
You might remember, about a year ago, that I wrote a piece about Closing the Hungry Gap. This continues to be a preoccupation and I am pleased to say that, along with the winter saladings of the last post, I now have more success to report. I also have an admission to make… Continue reading
Winter Saladings
Winter can feel sad in the potager at Tyrannell. Growth is slow and the harvest is largely restricted to the hardier brassicas and roots. However, there beneath the snow the land cress is quietly thriving, along with lambs lettuce. Continue reading
The Tyrannell Way with Turkey
Buying the best and making the most of it is kinder to the environment, the animals and plants within it, the producers and us, the consumers. Continue reading
Our Coffee Manifesto
Good coffee used to be a rare luxury, in our family, our B&B and our Self-Catering we consider it an essential. Continue reading