My what a busy summer we have been having - with some wonderful guests. It seems a little boastful to say they have all had a fabulous time with us, but our reviews on Trip Advisor and the comments people leave us in the visitors book seem to suggest they like staying with us very much. And that is so important - not just because its good for business. Running a B+B is hard work - but it really is all worth it when you know someone has had a good time.

Which is why when Caroline and Bruce asked us if we’d thought of offering a traditional English Christmas at The Trow, we jumped at the idea. Its the sort of thing we had thought about before. But having guests suggest this was the sort of place that people would like to spend such a special time of year made it feel like an even better plan.

The Gorge at Christmas is beautiful - with fairy lights reflected in the river and frost sparkling across the roof and treetops of Ironbridge, Coalbrookdale, Jackfield and Coalport. There are lo0ts of things going on round here at Christmas too. From festive drinks in The Black Swan, to the Christmas Fayres in Much Wenlock, Ludlow and Bridgnorth, its a great time to be in Shropshire.