Harvest time on the Isle Estate
13th September 2012
Wet, wet and more rain. Harvesting has been a chore but Guy has got on with the job as best he could (seen here in a field of wheet called ‘Spine Road Right One’).
Countrywide the yields have been about 12% down and we are no exception. One of the main problems has been the lack of UV light which has lead to a poor grain sample. All this being said prices have remained relatively buoyant and at least we have got our crop in, though with the adverse climatic conditions, bailing the straw will be a patchy operation and if it continues to rain then we may well have to plough when we could have used a direct drilling system for next year’s crop.
Just one note of caution- try not to arrive after dark. The speed humps are not very easy to see in darkness, then its quite easy to get lost in the farmyard even when you are almost at the house. Once we did thread our way through though, the welcome was warm and relaxing. A pot of tea served by a roaring log fire in the sitting room was very welcome. We'd chosen the Blue and White Room, which was very comfortable. Loads of fun trying to figure out the massage settings on the bed! We'd opted to dine in on both evenings, reasoning ...
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My stay at The Isle Estate was first rate and I regretted that it was for just two nights. The house and accommodation are charming, comfortable, and with real character, and my hosts could not have been more warm, welcoming and accommodating. Breakfasts were expertly prepared using high quality local ingredients and the evening meal on my first night was similarly excellent with fresh vegetables from the garden and a very generous portion of chicken from a neighbour. I have every intention of returning when I have more time availabl...
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If you stay anywhere in Shrewsbury, stay here. The welcome is second to none, the house is beautiful and you are made to feel like a member of the family the whole time. Highly recommended!
- Richard & Jane
I stayed at the Isle a couple of nights a week for 8 months whilst working in the area. Ros and Edward were great hosts, making me feel very welcome. The rooms are very comfortable and breakfasts great - nothing was too much trouble no matter how busy they were. I would recommend the Isle as a great place to stay whether doing some work or exploring the area.
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If you are looking for something a little different, affordably decadent... and down a rather long track, The Isle Estate in Shrewsbury is certainly worth a visit. It's run by an absolutely charming family, who went out of their way to make us feel special. Natural hosts. Rooms were spotless, comfortable and peaceful. Coffee was excellent and breakfast was delicious. Can't comment on dinner as we ate out in town. Sadly only stayed for one night, but will wrack brain to think of an excuse to book in again. A fabulous and un-expec...
- Saroolio