As Kass said, it looks as if we have gone back in time in our new 'temporary' home!! She is about right, too!! But being able to rent this little cottage, literally just across the lane from the Barn is going to make all the difference to this whole exercise. We had planned to stay in a little caravan on site - but this will be great. If nothing else we have a fabulous wood burning stove for those colder evenings and plenty of hot water for long soaks at the end of hard working days. And the flag stone floor means we do not have to worry too much about bringing in dirt on the bottoms of our 'wellies'!!!

So, this will be our home for the next nine months - or until we are able to move into at least part of the Barn. So watch this space to check out our progress - and of course, do feel free to make comments - we look forward to reading them!! Even if they are to say you think we are completely barmy!!