From the Tavistock Times Gazette, Thursday, 30 June 2016.
Owner of the Lobhill Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast at Lewdown Jane Colwill is such an outstanding host that she has been shortlisted for an award which celebrates the UK’s best B&Bs, guesthouses and independent small hotels.
Jane has made it to the final ten in the outstanding host category of the eviivo awards. She has been shortlisted by a panel of expert judges, which recognises the owners and managers who go the extra mile to ensure their guests have a truly unique stay.
Lobhill Farmhouse B&B has been running for seven years with homemade biscuits and fudge available to every guest on arrival. Also included, if guests wish to explore the area, is transportation to the Two Castles Way trail in Okehampton with a complimentary packed lunch.
Ms Colwill, said: ‘I’m delighted to hear that my B&B has been selected as one of the finalists and I’m really hoping we win! For us, it’s all about the customer and making sure they have the best possible experience, but it’s wonderful to know that we’ve been recognised for all the hard work that goes on behind the scenes each day.’
Michele Fitzpatrick, CEO of eviivo, said: ‘The eviivo awards are all about celebrating the unsung heroes of the hospitality sector. We work with so many properties that have fascinating stories to tell, and I’m delighted that we have a platform where we are able to recognise this, and in turn raising the standards across the industry.
‘It was extremely difficult this year in narrowing down the entries as we had so many high quality nominees. This is the first year that we’ve opened the awards up to open entries during the nominations stage; it’s been a pleasure to see so many talented owners put themselves forward.’
The winners will be revealed at an awards ceremony in October 2016 in London.
Walking over High Down and Brat Tor on glorious Dartmoor, not far from Lobhill farmhouse, 
I heard the cuckoo for the first time this year!
All through the early summer months, since childhood, I would listen out for this great birdsong hearalding the beginning of summer.
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Thank you Simon Neep for a beautiful photo.
It’s that time of the year for Marmalade Day when Seville oranges are available and you just can’t help yourself… you have to make marmalade!
Making marmalade is such a joy… filling the kitchen with a wonderful citrus aroma and your heart with the satisfaction of having a large number of jars sitting in the pantry to see you through the coming year.
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