Woke up to a lovely sunrise at our Bolehill Cottages near Bakewell (see link) on Friday but also the shock of four more inches of snow!!  I thought the weather had said flurries!  Handyman had to dig himself out of Over Haddon, cleaner couldn’t dig her way out of Rowsley and yet some places such as Ripley have had hardly any snow at all.  Chris and handyman cleared top and bottom of drive.  One departure which left about midday after Andrew came up and cleared the drive.  At least the day was milder and the sun helped start a thaw.  Meanwhile with no cleaner I finished off what was needed for the days two arrivals.  One here at 5pm and one here at 6pm.  By the time I took dogs out for quick walk  some of the early morning snow had gone but still took some photos.  Been washing curtains, throws and cushion covers over the last few days so have some ironing to do.  By Saturday morning we had had another inch of snow so Chris had to go out yet again and clear the drive.  We headed down to Bakewell to the Farmers Market which was open even though not all the stall holders had made it.  Then we called in at Lavenders tea room for coffee and cake.  On the way home we called in at the agricultural merchants to get some items.  Took the dogs for a walk after lunch, the wind had blown the snow around.  The afternoon went in housework for me and Chris laid the lino in Derwent bathroom.  Sunday saw the arrival of February.  Two departures after which down to Bakewell to get the paper.  A sunny but bitterly cold day.  Jobs around the house and cottages for both of us and I took the dogs out in the afternoon to get some more pictures.  Hopton Hall has opened for their snowdrop displays and apparently our snowdrops are coming through, it’s just that the snow is covering them!  I have taken so many photos I will post them in a separate blog but in the mean time I have attached a few.