Triple Sheeting

Showing off our new sheeting arrangement called triple sheeting. Instead of a bedspread, we now use another sheet over the blanket. Pam also bought some really fluffy blankets which she cut in half and hemmed because the standard throws are not long enough to be tucked under the mattress. The beds look very fresh and modern with this method and the throw adds a lovely bit of trim at the end. You will also notice that the valance now matches the bedhead.

Mouth of the Margaret River

Took Bella to the mouth of the Margaret River. She loves fetching sticks. I then went in and had a swim with her. The water is slightly brackish but beautiful and clear. Around the corner people were catching Bream.

Mum and Joeys enjoying a feed of our lawn.

Mother kangaroo and her two joeys came into our back lawn to have a feed in the afternoon. Joey on the right is probably a year old. In the mother's pouch is a very young joey. It would occasionally pop its head out and have a little nibble, then disappear back into the pouch with just it's legs sticking out. Bella was inside with us and kept a close eye on them. They stayed for about 20 minutes before hopping back into the bush.

Some parts of the lawn got scorched a little while back during some very hot days, but it will come back.

Bed of the Margaret River

In winter there is a raging torrent over these rocks but now there is just a tiny trickle. Bella enjoyed cooling off in one of the rock pools as she had been chasing a rabbit.

Discovered live mussels in several of the rock pools. The pools will be totally dry soon so they are very clever to survive that and the strong currents in winter.

Slipper Orchid

There are  two magnificent slipper orchids  at the end of our drive.

Margaret River #2 Trip Advisor Destination in the South Pacific

Margaret River has been officially named by Trip Advisor as the #2 “Destination on the Rise” for the ENTIRE South Pacific, as voted by the 2013 Traveller’s Choice Awards.  You can follow this at https://www.facebook.com/MargaretRiverWineRegion.

And Loaring Place B&B is the 3rd most popular B&B in Margaret River based on reviews left by guests on Tripadvisor.

The really big news is that Loaring Place B&B is No. 2 on Google's new Hotel Finder for the search terms "accommodation" and "hotel" in Margaret River, placing us on page one for the first time for these search terms, thanks to the great reviews we have received from our guests on Google Places. Thank you Google.

Diana Krall and Perth Symphony Orchestra to play at Leeuwin Estate 15, 16 Feb.

Looking forward to the: THE LEEUWIN CONCERT SERIES 2014 DIANA KRALL  and PERTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA With Special Guest JAMES MORRISON Saturday February 15 & Sunday February 16   Leeuwin Estate Winery is delighted to present renowned Canadian Jazz pianist and songstress, Diana Krall, to perform the 30th Leeuwin Concert Series accompanied by Perth Symphony Orchestra on the weekend of February 15 and 16. Australian trumpeter and Jazz virtuoso, James Morrison, will perform as a special guest and his post concert "Motown Revisited" show promises to keep guests in the main arena dancing until late.   The recipient of two Grammy Awards and eight Juno Awards, Diana Krall has sold more than 15 million albums worldwide. She has also earned nine gold, three platinum, and seven multi-platinum albums. Billboard magazine named her the second Jazz artist of the 2000-09 decade and she is the only jazz singer to have eight albums debuting at the top of the Billboard Jazz Albums chart. Acclaimed for her contralto vocals and remarkable piano playing, Diana Krall's concert performances receive outstanding reviews. We look forward to welcoming you to the 2014 Leeuwin Concert for what promises to be a very special evening.