Churton Heath Farm - Cheshire Bed and BreakfastNews and Events - Vanessa's Blog!http://www.churtonheathfarm.co.uk/news-and-events/2013-03-11T14:46:22ZSquarespaceNew Carpet and Painted Walls!http://www.churtonheathfarm.co.uk/news-and-events/2013/3/11/new-carpet-and-painted-walls.htmlVanessa Stratton2013-03-11T14:37:43Z2013-03-11T14:37:43ZAt last the red swirley wirley carpet has gone!!  The carpet that we inherited when we arrived is no longer!  Have got a very good deal from our friend Chris Maltby, Maltby's of Chester, so  we have taken the plunge and changed the carpet in the hall, landing and stairs and had the walls painted - it looks very smart!!  Now we have to keep it clean!!  Hope to see you soon!

]]>Happy New Year!http://www.churtonheathfarm.co.uk/news-and-events/2013/1/25/happy-new-year.htmlVanessa Stratton2013-01-25T15:15:58Z2013-01-25T15:15:58ZI can't believe that it's the middle of January already, where has the time gone!!  Happy New Year to all and let's hope that it is a good one for everyone!

We've had a quiet spell in the B&B, which as been lovely in one way, but not in another!!  Bookings are slowly trickerling in, with people taking our midweek special offer up, and repeat visitors their complimentary bottle of wine at either of our local pubs - wish we got one!!

It's definately time the snow went and we had a good dry spell of weather, so that Jim can get on with the farming, we are terribly behind with all the rain that we have had!

I do hope that we see you sometime in 2013, if not, it only leaves me to wish you and your family/friends all the very best.

 

Vanessa

]]>Top Room seems to be a success!http://www.churtonheathfarm.co.uk/news-and-events/2012/11/19/top-room-seems-to-be-a-success.htmlVanessa Stratton2012-11-19T20:54:05Z2012-11-19T20:54:05ZWell we've done a 3rd room - it's on our second floor, called appropriately "The Top Room", and it seems to be a great success.  I think our guests like being on the 2nd floor, it's even more peaceful than the others, and still has the lovely view!

It has certainly meant more work, but I hope that it is going to be worthwhile.  It's great that the whole house is being used, loved and cared for!!

Let's hope this is continues to be popular!!

]]>Told off by the Bank Manager!!http://www.churtonheathfarm.co.uk/news-and-events/2012/9/13/told-off-by-the-bank-manager.htmlVanessa Stratton2012-09-13T13:40:38Z2012-09-13T13:40:38ZJust had our yearly visit from our bank manager, who pointed out that I hadn't blogged for a while!!  Perhaps it's because we have been very busy!! No excuse I know.  It's been a strange summer.  Awful weather, but lots of bookings!!

We have had some lovely guests visit us, from far afield and near by.  Everybody (well almost everybody!) seems to have enjoyed their stay, and have been a pleasure to look after!!

The boys have gone back to school, quite cheefully!!  Sam has to choose his GSCE's this year, so a lot of hard work will have to be done!!  Charlie is playing every sport that he can manage, along with a bit of school work on the side!!

The butcher's shop has been fairly busy, we're always wanting to welcome new customers in though!!

We very much would like to welcome you all to our award winning Bed and Breakfast, so hopefully see you soon!!

 

]]>It's been too long!http://www.churtonheathfarm.co.uk/news-and-events/2012/6/25/its-been-too-long.htmlVanessa Stratton2012-06-25T06:20:24Z2012-06-25T06:20:24ZIt certainly has beenn too long since I wrote a little note, but we do seem to have been very busy!  We have managed to find a great logo to "brand" the Churton Heath Farm experience, being the Bed and Breakfast and our Farm Butcher's shop - which we are very pleased with - hopefully it is something our visitors can associate us with.

After a quiet start, our Bed and Breakfast has been very busy, and we have met some lovely guests, who I hope have enjoyed staying with us!  I am only sorry that two guests didn't seem to have a lovely time, we do our best to make sure our guests stay here is a special one, but at the end of the day we are only human!  Anway we would love to welcome you to our Bed and Breakfast, so please do come and stay with us!

The boys are well, and school finishes shortly - where has the school year gone too!  I am looking forward to the summer holidays, no homework and school stress, and hopefully some family fun!

I hope you have a good summer and look forward to catching up with soon,

Vanessa

]]>How about that...!!!http://www.churtonheathfarm.co.uk/news-and-events/2011/12/11/how-about-that.htmlVanessa Stratton2011-12-11T15:11:21Z2011-12-11T15:11:21ZI suppose this comes under the heading of 'blowing your own trumpet' and isn't very British at all, but we were bowled away when we received the 'mystery guest' report for the 'Best B&B in Cheshire' judging - we got 100%!

Lovely to get this - but of course the hard work never stops. Jim and I will make sure every guest gets the 100% stay at Churton Heath Farm.

]]>And the Judges Said .....http://www.churtonheathfarm.co.uk/news-and-events/2011/11/25/and-the-judges-said.htmlVanessa Stratton2011-11-25T13:56:28Z2011-11-25T13:56:28Z"The judges agreed that this accommodation was superb.  The owners are friendly and welcoming and the guest facilities are outstanding with some really nice personal touches.  They thought the owners showed innovative use of marketing, and encouraged guests to get involved in the ‘Cheshire experience.’  The team are commercially aware and this B&B is a well-run operation.

The winner of the Bed and breakfast of the year is….

 CHURTON HEATH FARM"

 

]]>Best B&B in Cheshire! - it's official!http://www.churtonheathfarm.co.uk/news-and-events/2011/11/18/best-bb-in-cheshire-its-official.htmlVanessa Stratton2011-11-18T22:20:44Z2011-11-18T22:20:44ZWe were very proud and pleased to have won the 'Best B&B in Cheshire' award tonight! It was awarded by 'Marketing Cheshire' at their annual awards presentation - and a very special night it was for us, too.

It's nice to get the recognition of the judges - but at the end of the day it's the comments and opinions of you, our visitors, that really count. We hope to see as many of you as possible again over the coming months.

]]>Festive Homemade Marmaldehttp://www.churtonheathfarm.co.uk/news-and-events/2011/11/9/festive-homemade-marmalde.htmlVanessa Stratton2011-11-09T13:05:56Z2011-11-09T13:05:56ZJust to get into the spirit of the festive season, Cranberry & Clementine homemade marmalade is being served on the breakfast table - Simply Delicious!!

]]>Home made Chocolates and Fudge!!http://www.churtonheathfarm.co.uk/news-and-events/2011/11/9/home-made-chocolates-and-fudge.htmlVanessa Stratton2011-11-09T12:53:12Z2011-11-09T12:53:12ZI have now made some homemade Chocolates and Fudge, these are going to be a great addition to our already scrumptious welcome tray - crisps, biscuits, sherry and local cider!!

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