Well, Jo and I managed to return from South Africa, three weeks earlier than expected, on an unexpected repatriation flight. In a way it has been a gift of time, as we’ve been able to spend time preparing the house for the season that is now starting, finally, on 4th July!
There has been a lot to do – please see the guidance we received from Wyke Dorset Cottages, our agents, below. In accordance with these guidelines we have ‘decluttered’ the house of all but essential items. Unfortunately this means that we are unable to offer books or games, and the kitchen is a little less well equipped, but we hope that you will understand that this is for your safety and to enable our wonderful cleaners to do an even more excellent job.
On a much happier note, we were thrilled to have been given a new carved stone name plate for above our front door. Many thanks to Fergus Davidson (yet another cousin!) for this fabulous gift!
