A simple enough scene but let me explain the details.
Freshly ironed cotton napkin, sugar in a bowl (not sticks), fresh flowers (not plastic), home made jam (not plastic packet), pot of butter (not fiddly half foil packs), home made marmalade, salt and pepper grinders (not shakers).
This ensuite is available tonight and it comes with a bedroom!
See www.distanthillsspeanbridge.co.uk for ways to book
A few more stalks of rhubarb for the freezer. Lesley will be making compote for the breakfast buffet table any day now here in our guesthouse in Spean Bridge near Fort William.
Photograph of four of our guests visiting the Commando memorial this morning before setting out on the Great Glen Way.
Looks a bit dull but it was actually a very nice morning.
Let us know your dietary requirements and we will look after you. We have been running Distant Hills Guest House since 2006 so there is not much we have not seen.
As regards in-room snacks Crimbles are our gluten free choice (because we like them as well)
This is the swing bridge at Gairlochy which allows traffic to pass over the Caledonian Canal. Its a very scenic area with locks, moorings, a pepper pot lighthouse and great views of Ben Nevis and the Nevis Range. Great spot for a picnic at one of the numerous tables.
Little touches
Fresh chives from the garden this morning for the scrambled eggs and smoked salmon.
We have just bought this Staychill cool tray for our buffet table to keep our fresh fruit juice, creamy greek yoghurt and grapefruit cool all the way through breakfast.
There are lots of other things on the buffet take as well including fruit, cereals, cranberries, nuts and toasted mixed seeds.
Look forward to seeing you soon. Peter
We are always looking for ways to improve our guest house for the benefit of guests. One such improvement this season is our Tencel mattress toppers which will soften the bed surface but because it's Tencel it should not make the bed too warm.
Lovely spell of weather here in Spean Bridge, Lochaber.
First photo of the garden side of the house as the morning light breaks through the Birch wood.
Second photo of the stream at the side of the house with evening sun.
Today's photo was taken just across the road from the Well of the Seven Heads store looking across Loch Oich.
The actual well of the Seven Heads was where the heads of 7 government supporters were dropped during one of the Jacobite uprisings.
There is a tunnel under the road to the Well.
Just been for a cycle out the Coire Choille Road to the scout camp at Insch and back. Not far but haven't been out on my bike for ages.
As you can see from the sign posts there are ancient public rights of way from here to Rannoch, Kinlochleven, Crieff and Falkirk !
Also noticed new notice board for walks in Killiechonate forrest with 2 new routes. Must try them soon.
Just thought I would post an up to the minute photo of our guest lounge this morning as the sun light is beautiful here in Spean Bridge, the crossroads of the Highlands.
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| Spring bee in crocus. Spean Bridge |
Well for the third time this year I am putting away the snow shovel.
Blue skies, sunshine, flowers open, bees out.
Fingers crossed.
Peter
Our homemade date and walnut bread. Delicious with your (and my) breakfast!
If you would like some book at www.distanthillsspeanbridge.co.uk
Lots of enquiries now for breaks over the Easter holidays. Spean Bridge is a great location for exploring the West Highlands and Isles including Fort William, Ben Nevis, Oban, Mallaig, Skye, Aviemore, Cairngorm mountain, Loch Ness, the list goes on.
