The Old Forge, a unique and special B&B in Dorset
The Old Forge News
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Sam and Rosie now open for winter
Looking for a cosy winter break away? Look no further than Sam the shepherds hut! Most glamping holidays close for the winter but as our little hut Sam is just so cosy and magical in the winter we are keeping him open. Rosie unfortunately needs to be covered up from the harsh winter.
Compton Abbas apple day
We had a beautiful weekend at our village apple day were everyone joined in making delicious apple juice from our apples from the orchard as well as The Old Forge Scrumpy cider made by Tim, and Lucys homemade chutney.
Lily is growing up fast and is now even taller than donkey Scrumpy Jack.
A new member of the family at The Old Forge
We have become very attached to Puddings puppy Poppet and couldn't bare to see her go, so we have kept her!
Pudding has had her puppies!
Pudding has just had a beautiful litter of four minature labradoodle puppies last night (5th June 2011). She has two boys and two girls, the girls are for sale but to very good homes only!
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For more information on Pudding, her sire and some more pictures of her puppies click HERE.
Jasmine has just had a beautiful little Filly named Lily!
Jasmine had her foal last night (16th May 11.20pm) out in the field, she has a goregous fit and healthy little filly. They are both bonding very well and the little foal is jumping for joy! We are going to name her Lily, Lilys Leaf.
The Old Forge Royal Vintage Tea
We celebrated the royal wedding by having a vintage tea party! The day consisted of lots of baking then eating the yummy homemade cakes and scones. This was to be followed by a Compton Abbas street party
1959 Jaguar XK150 has now been completed and sold
Tim has now sold his beautifully restored Jaguar XK150 after three years of hard work
Jasmine is having a foal!
Sophies Arab mare Jasmine is currently in foal! This will be her (and ours) first foal. The new arrival is due 18th May 2011 so watch this space!
The photo to the left, is Jasmine before she was pregnant, and to the right just 3 weeks to go!
Jasmines other half (above left) is a stunning stallion from a beautiful Arabian Stud up in Devon at Combe Farm.
Pudding the Labradoodle is having puppies
Pudding is having a litter of puppies! This will be her third litter, please see image below of her previous puppies. They are due 9th of June and will be ready to go to there new homes in late July. Minature Labradoodles are truely wonderful family pets, they have a fantastic temprement and are great with children. Minature Labradoodles are a cross between the Labrador and the Minature Poodle; like their parent breeds, both of which are amongst the world's most intelligent dog breeds, Labradoodles are very intelligent and quite trainable, often seeking commands and finding pleasure in learning.
Below is Pudding and her beautiful partner Ludo.
The Wheelwrights renovation is now complete
Tim, his daughter and future son in law have been very busy renovationg the Wheelwrights. Sophie and her fiance Alex have been living in the Wheelwrights for a few months whilst undergoing some major work...
Now it is beautifully transformed and ready to be booked!
Scrumpy Jack in training
Little donkey Scrumpy Jack is now 3 years old and is undergoing some lessons on how to be a gentleman! We aim to have him under saddle and try and get him to understand that running off whilst the poor walkers scrumptious picnic on his back is not good manners! When he progresses, guests will be able to take him for a walk with one of Lucys famous hampers.
