Équinoxe de Printemps
Last week a pair of Eurasian Black Capped Warblers arrived in the garden as they do each spring. I love to hear them sing during the summer months, it is one of many things I enjoy as we leave the frosty nights behind us and turn our attentions to a new season in the B&B.
During the winter months we’ve had a good mix of holidays, home improvements and socialising as well as keeping the B&B ticking over…and running of course 🙂
Our travels included seeing Les Misérables at Le Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, some down time in stunning Freeholders on the beautiful North Norfolk coast, seeing family in Derby and London, a week in the Pyrenees and some winter sunshine in Maspalomas in Gran Canaria.
Our winter projects included a complete refit to our utility room, extensive replumbing of our central heating system (not planned but essential unfortunately) and ongoing maintenance / refreshment both inside and outside the house.
We spent time with friends to celebrate Christmas and New Year, time together watching some deliciously awful Christmas films in front of the fire, and some time apart due to a death in the family.
In the B&B we’ve been fortunate to once again host the visiting jazz musicians who play at the Maquizartconcerts in Eymet château every couple of weeks through the winter, and a handful of clients visiting the village for various reasons. Our bookings for June, July and August are looking good so it promises to be another busy season for us.
By the end of April, we’ll have the pool open and, weather permitting, the outside paintwork jobs should be nearing completion. Tom is currently experimenting with some new breakfast specials now that we have added a waffle maker and an air-fryer to the kitchen. I’m working on some website updates to provide more information including details of the local vineyards to sample and buy direct from the owners. We also need to try out the newly opened places to eat and drink in Eymet and surrounding area so we can make personal recommendations to our guests – it is tough job but …

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