Ewenny Woods Bed and Breakfast

May Blossom

2009-05-01T16:39:00.003+01:00

Suddenly, everything in the garden is bursting into life. The apple trees are blossoming and the wisteria on the south-facing wall of our garden is in bloom. Most plants seem to have survived the unusually hard frosts, including the tree fern, with little or no protection. A warm, dry summer is forecast...we certainly deserve one.

We were gratified to receive a Silver Standard Welsh Food Hygiene Award a month ago.

Daffodils in Ewenny

2008-04-15T10:38:00.002+01:00

It must be spring! We've seen the first swallow and the peacocks have added their raucous calls to the dawn chorus.

The fields of daffodils in the village look amazing in the sunshine and are visible from miles around.

Events at the Millenium Stadium, competitions at Southerndown Golf Club and local weddings and parties have kept us busy so far this year and we're fully booked for the weekend of the Heineken Cup Final (May 23rd/25th) and the Dragon Ride (June 14th/15th) - the annual cycle race in South Wales which gets bigger every year.

4 stars award

2007-10-11T17:32:00.001+01:00

We are pleased to announce that we have now been awarded a 4 star quality rating as part of the agreed common standards agreed between the Automobile Association, RAC, Visit Britain, Visit Scotland and the Wales Tourist Board. This adds to our AA affiliation and Welcome Host Gold award.

Back to summer

2007-08-10T10:55:00.000+01:00

After some pretty wet weather, though not as bad as Tewkesbury and Gloucester, summer has returned. The focus is now on girls golf, under 18, with the home internationals this week and the British championships next week, both being hosted at Southerndown Golf Club. Accommodation has been scarce and we have had to turn away, teams from Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Spain.

Oh, and it's Julie's birthday today.

Summer's here

2007-06-22T11:01:00.000+01:00

Summer has arrived and with it long evenings and the smell of barbeques. Also the opportunity for our guests to take breakfast in the garden with the birds.
One of our daughters, Chloe, has returned after six months travelling the world and will be helping out now and again.

Colourful guest

2007-05-02T17:16:00.000+01:00

We have an abundance of birds visiting at different times of the year, ranging from wrens and tits through to herons and pheasants. We are presently receiving a daily visit from a colourful male peacock, which is happy to rest on the roof of our summerhouse. He is probably adventuring outside the walls of Ewenny Priory, which keep a number of peacocks.

Sunset over Ogmore

2007-04-22T11:15:00.000+01:00

The beautiful Spring weather continues, although we have not had any rain for 5 weeks, the countryside still remains a reassuring green. This time of year also produces some very high tides, swelling the Ogmore river mouth into a lagoon.

Golf

2007-04-13T16:11:00.000+01:00

Easter has now passed, and very busy it was too. The weather has been unbelievably good, bringing out spring flowers much earlier than usual.

We are honoured to have 3 Wales International golf players, past and present, staying with us, for the Duncan Putter competition at Southerndown Golf Club at the weekend. I will be seeking much needed tips!

Birthday

2007-04-13T15:26:00.000+01:00

Our granddaughter, Amelie has just had her first birthday, a good time was had by all, well nearly all.

No Smoking

2007-04-02T15:23:00.000+01:00

The Welsh Assembly government have introduced a no-smoking ban in public places including Hotels and Guest Houses from today. This should have little impact on Ewenny Woods since we had a no smoking policy previously, but the atmosphere in local pubs and restaurants should be a lot clearer.