A belated happy new year and apologies that the blog has been in hibernation. No excuse except that I wanted to ensure that when next I wrote our new website pictures were on the site. Suffice to say that they are all there and even though one shoudn't blow one's one trumpet I think the Lodge is finally at the level we would want.
We have been closed since the 22nd December but had a really enjoyable run up to closing date. York has a series of themed weekends in December and we had the bonus of having two weekends where the house was full of repeat visitors.
On each of the Friday nights we opened the drawing room and invited the guests in for pre dinner mulled wine and mince pies. This proved really enjoyable and gave our guests the opportunity to meet one another. It's a bit early to be thinking of the festive season of 2008 but it's woth remebering that two of the weekends were fully booked some 10 weeks in advance. If you are planning to get to York at this time remember to book early.
We had the family with us for Christmas and as per usual had our Christmas meal on the night of the 24th. This has been a tradition and frees Elaine from having to cook on Christmas Day. It also means we can get to the Christmas church service without having to give food a thought.
Having a house full of family gave me ample opportunity to indulge in my passion for wine. Three that we particularly liked were
* Tattinger NV Champagne - some of the supermarkets often have this on a pre Valentines special at 50% of the usual price. If you see on offer grab it.
* Canaletto Primotivo - An Italian classic - 100% primotivo grapes with a lovely bouquet and long finish.
Penfolds Bin 389 - often called "baby Grange" as it is matured in the American oak barriques that are used to msture Penfolds icon wine Grange.
Given the price differential - Grange £100 Bin 389 £12 - there is no doubt in my mind that this is a bargain.
As those of you have stayed at Feversham in December will know we go very festive and the dining room has a complete decor makeover - always an exciting time for us as the room takes on a completely different feel.
Yesterday we packed away the Christmas decor and the house is back to its "Guest House" livery.
As usual we are running our "Mid week Winter Special" of "three nights for the price of two". This is for bookings from Sunday night to Thursday
night. If you wish to use this offer just give us a call.
I conclude by wishing you all a wonderful year and we hope to welcome you to Feversham Lodge in 2008.