Bastle Retreats

04/11/2023

Two new residents arrived with us today. And such a wonderful addition to the team. Although the Romney sheep aren't too sure yet.

30/09/2023

NEW ✨ to our field to fork menu. Organically reared Angus Beef Massaman and sweet potato curry served with fragrant jasmine rice, naan bread and pickles. Ready to be enjoyed by tonight's cottage guests. Yummy!

03/09/2023

Yummy! Homemade cakes welcome all guests on arrival. Today it's double chocolate brownies.

28/08/2023

Meet the Millar Organics six year old farm tour guide. A lover of anything four legged, furry or feathered. And a real chatterbox.

23/08/2023

Delicious farm cooked Opal plum jam for our cottage and cabin breakfast hampers. Plus a spicy plum and onion chutney to go with our field to fork curries and and naan bread meals. We love this time of year and all the wonderful produce.

And I promise this will be the last plum post of the year!! Apples next.😄 👌🍎

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10/08/2023

Fancy freshly picked plums with muesli and yoghurt for breakfast while staying at Plum Orchard Cabin? Mmmm...they're delicious and it's a great year for them! This friendly tup also agrees.

Last remaining availability for August on Wednesday 30th (one night). Booking via our website.

28/01/2022

Last availability in Plum Orchard cabin for February-
Wednesday 2nd- Friday 4th Feb
2 nights £250 via our website- www.millarorganics.co.uk

31/12/2021

A beautiful sight this morning to end the year. An omen for a good year ahead? Let's hope so.

08/11/2021

Cottage Kitchen window entertainment for yesterday's guests

02/10/2021

Red sky in the morning.........
A bit of a rough day ahead?

28/09/2021

Meet Duncan (the Dunnock). My new chum. He's a friendly wee chap but I just wish he'd stop sh**ing all over my tool shed.

27/09/2021

We all love apple season here at West Bastlebog. The first of this year's crop arrives in Edinburgh on Wednesday

26/09/2021

Another happy couple who've enjoyed visiting Berwickshire and staying in the cottage. And incredibly kind to leave a bottle of rosé as a thank you too.

25/09/2021

We're really excited to be moving into the final phase of Plum Orchard Cabin. Still lots do but aiming to open for bookings from mid October.

26/07/2021

25/07/2021

We're lucky to have been featured in a two page feature spread in today's Sunday Herald

16/07/2021

PART TIME 1 - 3 days (or half days) per week. Hours entirely flexible.
PAY - dependent on experience

To help with the development and upkeep of a small semi-commercial organic vegetable garden and apple orchards. Tasks will include:
- sowing
- weeding and general maintenance
- assisting with apple harvest
- develop new mixed planting flower areas
- assist with developing cut flower seasonal supply and create displays for letting cottages

Horticultural and gardening experience preferable but not essential. An interest in vegetable and flower growing, a good attitude, desire to work and punctuality are more important.

Apply by email to 7fettesrow(at)gmail(dot)com stating:
- name
- age
- where you live
- skills and past experience
- current employment
- phone number
- pay expectations

16/07/2021

Description
Part time - 1 - 3 days per week, across Thurs/Fri/Sat and hours negotiable
Pay - dependent on experience

Working outdoors on a small Duns farm, mostly alongside and assisting the owner, the tasks will include:
- shed building
- fencing repairs
- assisting with joinery fit out work
- general grounds maintenance (grass cutting/strimming/weeding)
- light tractor work
- minor civils labouring

Joinery or grounds maintenance experience helpful but not essential. A good attitude, desire to work and punctuality more important.

Apply by email to 7fettesrow(at)gmail(dot)com stating:
- name
- age
- where you live
- skills and past experience
- current employment
- phone number
- pay expectations

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