Author Archives: Vicki & Steve

No hands massage

Posted on 12 May 2012 by Vicki & Steve

I was recently lucky enough to be invited to a ‘No Hands Massage’ party.  It’s the most wonderful massage I’ve ever had, and with Claire’s permission, I’ve advertised it on our Things to Do page.  Great for a night in … Continue reading →

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Not only … but also …

Posted on 13 April 2012 by Vicki & Steve

We recently invested in ‘Repeaters’ so that both The Barn and The Stables (and our house) have better WiFi access, though there are still one or two ‘black spots’, due to the very thick walls in our 200 year old … Continue reading →

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It makes SENSE

Posted on 17 March 2012 by Vicki & Steve

We’ve just received our second booking for a group of male adults from SENSE near Market Deeping in Doncaster. Sense is a national charity that supports and campaigns for children and adults who are deafblind. They  provide tailored support, advice … Continue reading →

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An incredible landscape – a Magnificent walk – Sunday 15th April

Posted on 19 February 2012 by Vicki & Steve

An incredible landscape – a Magnificent walk – Sunday 15 April Love the Peak District? If so please help care for its incredible landscapes this April and take part in Friends of the Peak District’s Magnificent Charity Walk The walksStarting … Continue reading →

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Treetops Hospice – Long service certificate

Posted on 31 January 2012 by Vicki & Steve

Earlier this month I was thrilled to be presented with a Long Service Certificate for my 20 years of volunteer work at Treetops Hospice. My certificate was presented to me by Cheryl Webster who is the Volunteer Services Manager for … Continue reading →

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Guest Enquiries

Posted on 21 November 2011 by Vicki & Steve

IMPORTANT: Due to unforseen & ongoing family circumstances in October, November & December 2011, we aren’t always able to answer enquiry emails.  Please phone instead on 01246 591263, and leave a message giving your name, phone number and a short … Continue reading →

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Teamwork! We did it again!

Posted on 24 September 2011 by Vicki & Steve

At the start of September 2011 we had our annual Quality in Tourism (QiT) assessment at Holestone Moor Barns holiday cottages.  This week we got our results! We got 5* Gold again! A big thank you to Louise & June … Continue reading →

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Wedding of our year!

Posted on 10 September 2011 by Vicki & Steve

On 13th August 2011, our eldest son married Angela at Bamburgh Castle in Northumberland.  The room that was used for the ceremony was absolutely stunning.      Angela arrived in their VW Camper Van (called Matilda), along with her mum and dad and … Continue reading →

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Supported charity

Posted on 5 September 2011 by Vicki & Steve

As many of our family, friends and cottage guests know, Vicki and Steve support Treetops Hospice (new website – www.treetopshospice.org.uk) and the Derbyshire Wildlife Trust, as their two local charities, for the Green Tourism Business Scheme (GTBS).  However, we supported these … Continue reading →

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Two new additions to our family ..

Posted on 11 August 2011 by Vicki & Steve

Last week, Steve took delivery of his Morris Traveller.  She’s an original ‘Woody’ which has been upgraded by Charles Ware in Bristol.  She was originally almond green, and is now Maroon.  Her previous owner was a Nurse, so I think … Continue reading →

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