Tag Archives: Christmas

Bake Our Fabulous Christmas Cake Recipe

Posted on December 4, 2018 by

It’s only a few weeks until Christmas and as we had such a great response for our really easy to make Christmas cake recipe, we thought we’d post it again. So here it is. Advertisements

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5 Fabulous Family Christmas Trip Ideas from Layhead

Posted on November 20, 2018 by

We love Christmas at Layhead. Regular festive guests will know about our Christmas Eve sing-along when we drink mulled wine and eat warm mince pies. We are currently sorting through our Christmas lights in readiness to start illuminating the cottages. … Continue reading →

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A Look Back at 2017 in Pictures

Posted on December 19, 2017 by

We thought you might enjoy a look back in 2017 of images around Rathmell. Rathmell is a wonderful place in all seasons. Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year  from all at Layhead.

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Easy to make Christmas Cake

Posted on December 12, 2017 by

It’s only two weeks until Christmas and if you’re a bit like me, short on time but still want to make some traditional Christmas fayre, here’s a really easy Christmas cake recipe that is made in one pot and poured … Continue reading →

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5 Simple Tips for a Happy Holiday Cottage Christmas

Posted on November 28, 2017 by

Being away from home at Christmas can be great fun if planned correctly.  Here are 5 simple tips for a happy holiday cottage Christmas. Tip 1 – Most holiday cottages will already have Christmas decorations.  To make it a bit more … Continue reading →

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Fun and Fireworks

Posted on November 21, 2017 by

Settle Town is always buzzing at Christmas time and for a small town, there is usually a fantastic Christmas light switch on. This year the switch on takes place on Saturday 2nd December. The local school children sing carols, the … Continue reading →

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Stir-up Sunday

Posted on November 14, 2017 by

There’s nothing nicer than a homemade Christmas pudding.  And there is nothing more fun than children getting involved in making it. Dating back to Victorian times in Britain, stir-up Sunday falls on the last Sunday before advent (the last Sunday … Continue reading →

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