COURTYARD - LOGIE COUNTRY HOUSE

The courtyard is an oasis of tranquillity, completely sheltered by the house and courtyard walls, it is bordered by deep beds of colourful, fragrant flowers. During the summer, swallows nest in every window recess, with swifts and wagtails taking up residence in the log stores. The lavender bed hums with bumble b ees and butterflies abound. At night, owls perch on the weather vane at the top of the tower.

The grassed inner courtyard is surrounded by pots of herbs. A bird feeder and water trough, surrounded by damp logs, ensures that there are always wild birds nearby and the children may even be able to find toads or newts. A separating raised bed is used to grow vegetables for our free range chickens, with a few choice vegetables just to keep the caterpillars fed.

The main courtyard has tables and chairs for making the most of the surroundings. A covered gas barbeque allows cooking out all year round. The old game store, off the main courtyard, has been converted into a well equipped gym.

Just outside the courtyard gates, is a raised, screened deck, where you can relax in a 7/8 person hot tub / jacuzzi in the evening sun.