Phase 1 finished, ready for Christmas!

Although the building work was completed on December 12th, there was a lot to do tidying up to do, and 'final-final' checking of paintwork, filling and touching up, and then moving furniture in. We also needed to install the 'background heating', with eco-efficient electric panel heaters, particularly as the wood-stove does not arrive until January. But, all was finished by Friday December 19th and then the Christmas decorations could go up:

So, by the time our grandson, Orson, arrived for his first Christmas, along with mum and dad, Cait and Theo:

.... we were ready to pay attention to the important things:

The new space has already proved a great 'hit' and we are very pleased - we hope that this development be really positive for our future guests. Over January and February we will sort out the installation of the wood stove, complete the furnishing and guest facilities in the dining/sitting room (the tea/coffee makers, IT equipment etc) and fit the shelving for the library. In the garden we will be working on the pergolas leading from the outside dining areas to the swimming pool, and planning the planting for that. Our first paying guests, from Finland, arrive in March!

2015 will be an interesting and exciting year. 
So, Happy New Year to any and all Blog Readers!!