Whitehall Dairy

09/06/2024

Very proud to be sponsoring Monty Lit Fest again this year. Hope all the authors enjoyed their stay.

02/06/2024

There are some fascinating sessions at Monty Lit Fest this year for those of us interested in the past. Starting with Sally Coulthard's look at the everyday objects which have shaped life in the countryside then David Moore's welcome focus on Ray Howard-Jones, war artist and sea painter who has been neglected by the Establishment.

Those of us who ave been following the recent controversies about the Princes in the Tower will be familiar with Nathen Amin - Author, who has established a considerable reputation for putting fact before opinion and he is coming to talk to us about his much anticipated book on Henry VII and his Welsh roots, putting the founder of the Tudor dynasty in his proper context.

Andrew Hesketh tells a more contemporary and moving story: Gwych Castle may be famed for I'm a Celebrity, but during the War, it was home to 200 Jewish refugee children.

Tickets are still available for all of these sessions- book now to avoid disappointment, either via montylitfest.com or at the Bookshop or Ivy House Cafe in Montgomery!

28/05/2024

More aurora forecast and we have availability in June - this is the view from the other week.
We've also just had an EV charger installed, so you can charge whilst you sit back and relax.

31/03/2024

Planting some more trees in the nursery field on Friday.

01/12/2023

Frosty all day today whilst we put up the Christmas tree and decorations.

03/04/2023

We just sponsored our current guest, Marilyn, who is celebrating her 70th birthday with friends over the next two weeks, and attempting to walk 70km whilst she's with us.

70th BIRTHDAY FUNDRAISING WALK I am a Samaritans volunteer at Lincoln, answering calls from people in distress and despair and, sometimes, helping people to choose not to end their lives. This has bee

17/03/2023

Our fantastic local butcher...

-LOCAL FARMING..LOCAL PRODUCE-

When we buy local, we are also able to connect to and more deeply appreciate the people who are rearing the produce that we eat. We can relate to their struggles, trials and tribulations and therefore the end product has more value.

This years lambing season has given our local farmers a lot of challenges to overcome. Snow, freezing temperatures, lots of rain and minimal sunshine has meant that the daily work load on our local farmers has increased massively.

My family at Llwynmadoc Farm, here in Abermule, spent days shuffling and re-shuffling ewes and lambs to ensure that they stayed safe and warm during the snow. Shed space comes at a premium this time of year. Ewes are usually let out into the fields with their lambs after a day or two inside to ensure they are strong enough and feeding successfully; leaving plenty of space for more lambing ewes. But with terrible conditions outside, there was no option but to keep them indoors. This added a huge work load onto their already very busy schedule.

To us, these lambs are now even more valuable. Because to survive, they required far more attention, support and time from our local farmers.

Support local at all costs! Our local farmers put an incredible amount of effort into their work and we will always pay a fair price that reflects their brilliant produce!

Pictured here are some of the tups (male sheep) out in the snow at Llwynmadoc Farm.

10/03/2023

Beautiful snowy views today, but clearing the drive took a while!

05/02/2023

Cracking sunset again this evening. The view from the lounge...

29/04/2022

We've got a spare weekend next weekend, 6th May.
Discounts available!!
Get in touch.

22/04/2022

Thank you to the amazing Natalie Bell who stayed with us this week and painted one of our ponies.
Check out her page. https://www.facebook.com/natalie.bell.fine.art/

26/03/2022

Very pleased to now be displaying work from local artist Alexboydjonesart in Whitehall Dairy. This and other pieces are available to buy through her page.

03/02/2022

We've just about finished planting 190 trees in the field in front of the Dairy. They'll frame the view beautifully and bring the wildlife even closer.
We can't wait to see them get going in spring.
Come and see them grow!

10/12/2021

You can now buy cheese from our friends at Trefaldwyn Cheese online. Perfect for Christmas.
https://www.trefaldwyn-cheese.com/

Trefaldwyn Blue is a multi-award winning, luxurious bold and creamy artisan blue cheese from Wales. Full flavoured. Deliciously moreish and golden in colour, it is perfect for sharing with friends, alongside a hoppy craft ale or a tasty port - the ultimate centre piece of any cheese board.

08/10/2021

Thanks to Dave who stayed with us a couple of weeks ago and sent us some amazing photos of his stay which was delayed twice due to Covid. But, they finally made it and had some great weather, and great pics!

14/06/2021

STOP PRESS!! We now have availability for Friday 18th June for a long weekend or a week. Discounts available.
Get in touch for a relaxing time and views like this on the longest day of the year. www.whitehalldairy.com

27/05/2021

Nothing better than a cold beer after a long journey, so order online from award winning Montys Brewery and we will pick it up for you and stock the beer fridge ready for your arrival! Just let us know.

27/03/2021

25/01/2021

Stunning views from the Dairy in the snow and the sunshine this morning.
Hopefully you'll be able to visit and see them for yourself soon! Stay safe.