| Ridge Hall - an inspiration ...... |
| David and Nicky Bamford first saw Ridge Hall on a misty,cold and January day in 2001 and instantly recognised it as home .By May 2001 they had moved in and had started their loving restoration of the once neglected Hall - ably assisted by their children. |
Family Bamford soon had the kitchen garden back in order - allorganic and backed up by a 60 ft polytunnel providing exotic fruit and vegetables to compliment the traditonal orchard and plots. |
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'This is a hospital for the soul' |
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Ridge Hall gets its water from a spring at Twizzy Ghyll and this is just filtered and purified. Rainwater is collected to not only water the gardens but also to flush the toilets.
The ecological approach is continued with consideration of energy consumption. |
| Planning permission has been granted for a wind vane, which will completed in March 2006 and be situated in the kitchen garden. This will generate enough power to supply the cottages throughout the year . The cottages are all electric powered as Ridge does not have a gas supply. |
| The field to south of Ridge Hall and the cottages provides a marvellous 'playing fiels with a view' as well as poptoes, onions and brassicas - and eventually grapes. The intention is to develop a small vineyard on the sheltered slopes. Nicky is also hoping toget a pony one day as well as some hens. Grandad has already been commisioned to build the Hen House. |
| In developing the cottages, the family hope to be able to share the magic and beauty of Ridge with their guests. The feeling of belonging to a very special timeless place and maybe the opportunity to make new friends........... |
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