Thursday was another disappointing day weather wise at our Bolehill Cottages near Bakewell (see link).  It was still cold and foggy, although it did lift a little later in the day. More accounts in the morning and Chris did some painting in Bluebell.  After an early lunch we  headed to Chesterfield so Chris could get some more paint and take me to do a Bookers shop.  We came back via The Range and of course Dunelm.  The sound of the dawn chorus on Friday morning was a hopeful sign and it was nice to open the curtains and see the scenery.  Two departures and one arrival and one cleaner up. Down to Bakewell after coffee to get provisions for the weekend.  Passing Green Cowden Farm there were lots of lambs in the fields.   In the busy two weeks of lambing they had over two hundred lambs.  Chris did some more painting in Bluebell and while waiting for the paint to dry he gave the lawn it’s first cut.  A much milder day with some sunshine.  Cottage arrived about 3pm after which I stocked up with another wheel barrow of logs.  I also got some of the cottages ready for Saturday’s arrivals.  Saw the first hot air balloon in the distance later in the day, luckily the dogs couldn’t see it.  Saturday started dull and it was a mild day with drizzle and showers.  Three cottages out and four back in with one cleaner up as a couple of the cottages were already prepared.  Chris did a number of jobs in the cottages before arrivals and I finished my checks in plenty of time. Whilst waiting for the arrivals I started on a quiz needed for a WI evening later in the month.  A rush of guests with three arriving between 3amd 3.30.  One has been before and one was here last before we arrived.  Final cottage arrived just before 4pm. Noticed the leaves starting to come out on shrubs so perhaps spring is on its way but winter can still bite in April!