Summer Garden
It is so wonderful to slowly begin to have some more established plants. Many experienced gardeners would look on with envy at our bare…
House and Garden
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Garden Update – Spring
Four and a bit years ago we moved into Penraevon. It was the middle of December and snow was threatening. We knew the house…
A New Path
Winter and early Spring is the perfect time for hard landscaping in the garden It maybe to cold to plant but it is the…
Trade Entrance in detail
I don’t understand why this little hall has taken you so long? Trade Entrance in detail The Trade Entrance (side door and hall) has…
water trough garden
Water Trough Garden We want to introduce a water feature to the courtyard garden, despite being South facing it is a shady area in…
Mice and The Butler’s Pantry
There is water coming through the living room ceiling! The plumber was called to investigate. The problem was that mice had nibbled their way…
Summer Garden 2018
It’s summer and the garden is bursting with colour and buzzing with wildlife. It’s three and a half years since we bought the house…
Historic Architectural Plans
Architectural plans and the extension Did you know you could find your old historic architectural plans? In Yorkshire all Building permission requires architectural plans…
Before and after downstairs loo
Before and After Downstairs Loo Smaller is not always easier, it often just means less room to manoeuvre. This room used to be bigger…
Guest Room Before and After
Guest Room Before and After Da-dah as if by magic the guest room is finished. We are really proud of this room, it is…