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We
have lived here on Cheesewring Farm since 1997 when we moved
from the weald of Kent in the South East of England. On
purchasing the farm we spent three years renovating the property
to a high standard. We are family people with three
children and eight grandchildren. We are now, at
last, finding time to enjoy our hobby, which is carriage driving. We
have three ponies, two Welsh Section Bs and a Dales pony, all
of wich drive single, pairs or tandem. Ray is also
a farrier and runs his own business and has a working forge at
the farm here where he builds our driving carriages.. We
have two dogs - a Westie called Fizz and a Jack Russel called
Milly. We love to walk on the Moors and on the coastal
paths. |
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Ray making horse shoes in the Smithy |
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Approached
by a long private drive, set in the middle of 26 acres on the
uplands of Bodmin
moor, Cheesewring Farm was built in the mid 1800s as the former quarry
managers residence. This farm extends to 26 acres of land, 20 of which
are grazed by cattle, mainly Galloway and Shorthorn breeds. The unusual
name was taken from the legendary Cheesewring granite rock formation at the top
of Stokes Hill, a few minutes from the rear entrance to the farm. A visit
to the Cheesewring, one of the most popular attractions in Cornwall is not to
be missed, with a fantastic view across the land of Cornwall and a wonderful
energy. |
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The Farm from the top of the
Cheesewring |
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When
we moved here in September 1997, the farm was in a run down condition. We
have created new driveways and a new courtyard laid with flower beds which are
still maturing. That is if the moorland sheep will let them, as they like
to hop over the wall in the winter time when there isn't much grass on the moor,
and have a good munch! We have also completely refurbished Cheesewring
Cottage as this was in a very dilapidated condition. |
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Ray
and Maureen with Milly and Fizz
sadley fizz has passed away,we now have two
new westies |
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There is still much to
do to improve the farm and the other barns are to be converted
into further accommodation. |
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