Wednesday 15 June 2011

Wild Birds at The Cherrybrook

We have been encouraging the birdlife with food and currently have a crowd of young Siskins eating us out of house and home!  Competing with them for the birdseed are Chaffinches, Coal Tits, Greenfinches and a pair of Sparrows.  The Blackbirds nested early and their young have fledged.  The Starlings nested in the eaves of the house but one of their young was caught by a Sparrow Hawk. Noisy Jackdaws hop around looking for scraps, and Cuckoos can be heard in the surrounding trees.

The Swallows nested in an ancient Swallow's nest in the old stables - not used last year, and we can now see some beaks peeping over the edge.  There are also House Martins swooping around with the Swallows, catching flies. We have seen a Common Redstart on the garden wall, and frequently spot a Buzzard in the distance on the field wall.  A Yellowhammer visited recently, and families of Great Tits and also Blue Tits can be heard demanding food from their busy parents.  Our birds are very fortunate in that we have no cats!


Further afield, Dave almost stumbled upon a Meadow Pipit's nest (see photo above) and recently flushed a pair of Mallards and a Heron from the nearby Cherry Brook.  This Heron photo was taken by one of our guests last year in the front meadow.


Earlier in the year we saw our first ever Brambling on the bird feeder and they became constant visitors for several weeks. The male (bottom right) and female (top left) can be seen on our photo, together with Siskins and a Chaffinch.

Tuesday 19 April 2011

It's Not Too Late to Spend Easter at The Cherrybrook!

Two Rooms Still Available for Easter at The Cherrybrook

Great weather is forecast for Easter on Dartmoor, so spend it with us at The Cherrybrook and enjoy one of our Gourmet Easter Breaks.

Our Superior Double Room Bellever is available for 3 or 4 nights
from 21st or 22nd April from £205 per person


Our Standard Double Room Sheepstor is available for 3 or 4 nights
from 21st or 22nd April from £180 per person

 
Our Easter Breaks include a free bottle of wine (per couple) and chocolates in your room.  Other rooms are also available of the Easter period at our normal rates.
 
For more details visit our web site: www.thecherrybrook.co.uk

To book any of our rooms over Easter call now on 01822 880260


Friday 11 February 2011

Valentine's Dinners at The Cherrybrook

Enjoy a Romantic Meal for Two at The Cherrybrook

Celebrate Valentine's Day at The Cherrybrook on either Saturday 12th February or Monday 14th January.

We are offering a special 5-course Valentine's Dinner for just £29.50 per person, including coffee and chocolates.

Start with our platter of Savoury Hearts, featuring fish, meat and cheese 
Follow with a Fresh Fillet of Plaice wrapped around a Banana 
Choose your Main Course from:
  • a Puff Heart filled with Lemon & Saffron Chicken Fillets
  • a "Hearty" Beef in Ale
  • Lamb Tagine with dates & apricots
  • 8 oz Rib-Eye Steak
  • Pan Fried Fresh Plaice Fillets
The Queen of Heart's Sweet Choice
Selection of West Country Cheeses 
Coffee & Chocs

This 5-Course Dinner - £29.50
Saturday 12th February and Monday 14th February

To book your table call on 01822 880260

Table laid up for our New Year's Eve Dinner

Saturday 15 January 2011

Valentine's Day at The Cherrybrook

2 Night Valentine's Weekend Breaks from £129

This year The Cherrybrook is offering a 2 Night Romantic Valentine's Weekend Break, including chocolates in your room, for £129 per person in one of our standard double or twin rooms or £149 per person in a superior double room.  Add a bottle of Champagne on arrival for £29.

Book your break for either Friday 11th February and Saturday 12th February or for Sunday 13th February and Monday 14th February.

On your first night enjoy a 4-course dinner from our table d'hôte menu.  On your second night indulge in our special 5-course Valentine's Dinner featuring Hearts & Roses.

2 Night Valentine's Weekend Breaks:
Friday & Saturday 11th/12th February from £129
Sunday & Monday 13th/14th February from £129

Live Locally?
Then why not come just for the Valentine's Day Dinner
5-Course Dinner - £29.50
Saturday 12th February and Monday 14th February

To book your break or table call on 01822 880260

Table laid up for our New Year's Eve Dinner