tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44603093111448966492024-03-05T23:50:18.266+00:00Bridge of Dee Newsfenwick_m@sky.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11834089507015953635noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460309311144896649.post-49889515531150755012016-02-11T21:20:00.000+00:002016-02-11T21:22:26.124+00:00Dumfries & Galloway Wins Tourism AwardDumfries & Galloway has been voted the best tourism destination at the recent Countryfile awards.<br />
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<br />fenwick_m@sky.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11834089507015953635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460309311144896649.post-48201281400799960922015-04-27T21:22:00.002+01:002015-04-27T21:22:56.250+01:00Special OfferWe have last minute availability for five nights from May 9th on special offer at £270. First come first served. We supply all bed linen and towels together with welcome pack.fenwick_m@sky.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11834089507015953635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460309311144896649.post-20858654097683326102014-11-10T22:04:00.000+00:002014-11-10T22:04:05.852+00:00Facility ImprovementThe B&B will be closed for three weeks from Saturday 15th November. We are fully insulating the roof on the breakfast / sitting room and installing a wood burning stove so the winter experience should be much improved and it will be cooler in the summer. We are also putting a door out onto the new platform. We should reopen on Saturday 6th December.fenwick_m@sky.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11834089507015953635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460309311144896649.post-35072053919193084962014-10-18T10:14:00.000+01:002014-10-18T10:14:06.563+01:00The Last Train LeavingThe last train leaving Bridge of Dee Station would have been about 67 years ago when the station closed. The new platform is on the site of the original - all you need now is imagination, can you smell the steam?<br />
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fenwick_m@sky.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11834089507015953635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460309311144896649.post-38263972300503161302014-10-13T13:24:00.000+01:002014-10-13T13:24:34.215+01:00New PlatformA couple of new photos - gives a view of what we have done.fenwick_m@sky.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11834089507015953635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460309311144896649.post-48165164452458495812014-10-10T21:04:00.000+01:002014-10-10T21:04:00.560+01:00New PlatformAfter much digging and shoveling and a lot of skilled assistance from our builder Andrew Chadwick the original passenger platform has been restored at least in part to its former glory. It sits between the conservatory and the railway tunnel and next year will be accessed from the conservatory. It will be a further outside amenity area for our guests.New photos to follow. This is the first of major improvements to our facilities. Watch this space for more development newsfenwick_m@sky.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11834089507015953635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460309311144896649.post-44519006711627381672013-06-21T19:54:00.000+01:002013-06-21T19:54:03.556+01:00WildlifeOne of our Carriage guests was taking his dog a walk down the old railway line to the river. Its quite overgrown with trees and well sheltered. Early morning the light is spectacular. He spotted a young stag and got to within 10 metres before it took off. Special moment.fenwick_m@sky.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11834089507015953635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460309311144896649.post-12398709827995308792013-04-18T21:07:00.000+01:002013-04-18T21:07:33.025+01:00Spring FlingThe annual Spring Fling event which showcases a large variety of local arts, crafts and design talent returns next month. The open studios weekend is from May 25th to 27th when visitors can meet the studio owners in person and see first hand what is created. This year sees the first Spring Fling Fringe which offers a variety of events and activities from Classical Music to Cookery. See www.spring-fling.co.uk<br />
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<br />fenwick_m@sky.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11834089507015953635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460309311144896649.post-48268911226275998282013-04-18T20:58:00.001+01:002013-04-18T20:58:29.761+01:00Ospreys ReturnOur regular pair of ospreys have returned to the nesting site near Threave Castle on the River Dee. This weeks guests have very much enjoyed watching from the viewing hide.fenwick_m@sky.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11834089507015953635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460309311144896649.post-20397590596181324792013-03-25T08:15:00.001+00:002013-03-25T08:15:32.397+00:00We have just had a cancellation for the Easter weekend if anyone is looking for a 3 night B&B break or Dinner B&B if preferred.<br />
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Phone 07771 703728 for further info.fenwick_m@sky.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11834089507015953635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460309311144896649.post-78728095421894621252013-03-21T21:24:00.001+00:002013-03-21T21:24:27.015+00:00The Wickerman Festival is on the weekend of 25th/26th July 2013. We have 1 room left at £150 for the two nights. Included in the cost is free transport to the festival on the Friday and the Saturday.fenwick_m@sky.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11834089507015953635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460309311144896649.post-63427637642616105772013-01-29T20:11:00.001+00:002013-01-29T20:11:34.539+00:00Improved facilitiesFollowing requests and comments from a number of our guests we have now fitted a full size electric oven into the carriage in addition to the other kitchen equipment.fenwick_m@sky.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11834089507015953635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460309311144896649.post-21808764696195649982012-12-18T20:04:00.002+00:002012-12-18T20:04:59.954+00:00From the end of the first week in December we have had the bet showing of barnacle Geese yet. At dawn and dusk the flights coming over are amazing. The fields at the back of the house during the day are just full of them.fenwick_m@sky.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11834089507015953635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460309311144896649.post-78329580687196718192012-12-18T20:03:00.001+00:002012-12-18T20:03:11.025+00:00We have now added a full size single oven to the carriage catering facilities so that should help with all you budding Jamie Olivers out there. We intend also to build a wood burning oven but that is probably for the 2014 season. watch this space.<br />
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<br />fenwick_m@sky.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11834089507015953635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460309311144896649.post-13483315468672760162012-05-25T16:30:00.005+01:002012-05-25T16:30:22.633+01:00First deer of the year.<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 1.7em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">We had our first visit of the year by two of the local Bambi population, very welcome they are too.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 1.7em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">In addition the signs are out now for the local Osprey viewing point.</span></div>fenwick_m@sky.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11834089507015953635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460309311144896649.post-51177225832117887442012-05-25T16:30:00.002+01:002012-05-25T16:30:06.186+01:00Champion Archers at the Station<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">We recently had 5 guests staying who were all entered in the Scottish Field Archery championship. We had three winners in their various classes and one runner up. Well done the team.</span></span>fenwick_m@sky.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11834089507015953635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460309311144896649.post-21523918831193025622012-05-25T16:29:00.005+01:002012-05-25T16:29:43.818+01:00Galloway Forest Park<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 1.7em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Our forestry commission look likely to be making a significant investment in developing a wider tourist strategy by upgrading a number of key visitor sites mainly at Kirroughtree and Glentrool.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 1.7em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">The Galloway Forest Park was awarded “Dark Sky Park Status” back in 2009 and there has been substantial improvement made in the provision of the Park’s walking trails.</span></div>fenwick_m@sky.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11834089507015953635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460309311144896649.post-56365056344540104402012-05-25T16:29:00.002+01:002012-05-25T16:29:25.777+01:00Romantic Breaks<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">The season for romance will be upon us next month. What could be more romantic after the Orient Express than a weekend break in our beautiful carriage. Contact us direct via the website or see our offer on “social wizard deals”</span></span>fenwick_m@sky.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11834089507015953635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460309311144896649.post-47733612516122799332012-05-25T16:28:00.005+01:002012-05-25T16:28:53.777+01:00Breakfast Offer<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">We have decided to extend our services and can now offer breakfast in the house for self catering carriage guests who would like to avail themselves of this opportunity. Rates will be by agreement. Our breakfasts are legendary – see reviews on laterooms.com for comment.</span></span>fenwick_m@sky.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11834089507015953635noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460309311144896649.post-21760133076626711192012-05-25T16:28:00.002+01:002012-05-25T16:28:34.602+01:00First Season Review<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 1.7em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Its November now and our first season is coming to a close although we do have some winter bookings coming up. We have availability for New Year still so for a different way of celebrating the arrival of 2012 email in and we can do a deal.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 1.7em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">We have seen the start of a different type of visitor with the arrival of the first of the winter Barnacle Geese. Within a couple of weeks the fields in front of the carriage will be covered in them – fantastic sight. Unfortunately they are non paying guests but more than welcome all the same. The Ken Dee Marshes reserve is only 10 minutes away and there are even more birds up there.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 1.7em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">The winter trails at the 7 Stanes Mountain Biking facility at Dalbeattie Forest – 15 minutes away by car, and Kirroughtree at Newton Stewart (30 mins) are proving very popular still. We have bike storage and wash down facilities on the premises and bikers are always welcome.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 1.7em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">The search for a carriage suspension expert continues. There is a very very slight lean which gives the effect of a gentle bend. Hardly noticeable but it would be interesting to talk to someone who knows how to set this up.</span></div>fenwick_m@sky.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11834089507015953635noreply@blogger.com0