Western Mail Magazine

A big thank you to the Western Mail for their lovely "Real Life" feature about our home in the December issue of WM Magazine.

Our life and business really is, "A Family Affair". I just look forward to the day when I have time to sit and read a book in front of my fireplace in daylight hours!

If you'd like to see where we live just follow the link below and go to page 108

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/showbiz-and-lifestyle/wm-magazine/

Posted on Feb 8th 2012

Crickhowell Walking Festival 2012

Join this great event for the week or part of the week from 25th February. A multitude of walks and trails in the beautiful Black Mountains - guided or not - for every ability and interest.

There are lots of supporting events in the form of talks, courses in Map Reading and Navigation – theory and practical – as well as times to relax to music and even dance, if you still have enough energy left!

You'll be needing somewhere to stay! As well as views to die for, the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons boast great food and wonderful places to stay from self catering cottages and bunk houses to fabulous gastro pubs and hotels. Take a look at some of these - all run by our friends:

www.gliffaeshotel.com/ www.thehardwick.co.uk www.felinfachgriffin.co.uk/ www.groupaccommodation.com/ www.cottage-holiday-wales.co.uk/ www.breconcottages.com www.countrypad.co.uk www.sugarandloaf.com

If you feel like non walking day - how about following a local food trail?

Crickhowell is home to Cashells' fabulous family butchers, Black Mountain Gold Chocolates, Cafe & Brasserie Number 18 and The Bear Hotel. Welsh Venison Farm Shop and Bakers Table in Talgarth are just a few miles away and last - but not least - Come and visit our smokehouse factory shop for your sandwich fillers and foodie souvenirs!

Posted on Feb 3rd 2012

What you are saying about us .....

We thought you would like to read a few of the lovely messages we have recently received. Obviously don't always get things right but we like to think that we try to put any mistakes right as quickly and with as little fuss as possible.

Comment

Hello all at Black Mountains Smokery

I simply wanted to say how utterly delicious we thought your products are. I first came across them at the Harrodian School Fair and placed an order for Christmas. I took a hot smoked salmon (as well as some chicken and duck) to my family in Holland. Everyone loved it, which is no mean feat in the country that produces some fantastic smoked eel and where smoked fish is a bit of a tradition on Christmas eve.

I can't wait to order again soon, I just need to conjure up the right occasion. Many thanks, IH

Comment:

We are now back in France and just want to say thank you for the excellent food which was delivered to family and friends according to our 4 orders. It was such an easy way to send Christmas gifts for us and all recipients were delighted. The smoked salmon collected from you with our son on Friday 23rd, which we had in Cardiff on Xmas Day, was quite the best we have tasted. We will definitely repeat the exercise next year!

Best wishes for 2012 K&R E.

Comment:

We have found your service, presentation and the food 1st class and would like to take up the offer of ordering a single duck breast with your fabulous introductory offer of a FREE duck for my son's birthday on 15th of January 2012. He is going to be 32 years of age.
I am processing the order via your web-site but just wanted to say thank you. ER

Comment:

Dear Jo (I believe I was talking with you this morning),

Thank you so much for helping us out with an emergency order for my sister. She will be coming into the shop tomorrow morning to pick it up. As she lives locally and she loves smoked salmon, she could be a good contact!

I cannot thank you enough for helping us, and for the very professional and welcoming manner with which you dealt with me. We have thoroughly enjoyed your products in the past, and our latest goodies are waiting to be consumed this week!

Again, very many thank. May I wish you a successful rest of the week, and a very happy and restful Christmas? Kind regards CA

Comment:

Thank you, the order which arrived this morning. What wonderful service! And thank you for my introductory gift of a duck breast: I might have it for lunch! LA

Comment:

Dear Jo & Team,

Very many thanks for expediting our order so efficiently; it was here by 8 am this morning! All ready to be taken onward by our Nephew. We do appreciate your ‘bending over backward’ to fulfil your customers’ requirements year upon year..

Happy Christmas, R&EH

Comments:

I received my order on Tuesday and would like to say how pleased I am with it. Excellent packaging. We have tried the salmon (great texture and flavour) the cheeses (outstandingly smoky) and the dragon sausages (satisfyingly spicy) and look forward to the duck, chicken, trout and bacon. Best regards JW

Comment:

THANK YOU - everything delivered and everyone very happy with their hampers - we might just take to doing this every year as the smart marketing tool to my best clients in this UK Have a great Christmas - Corporate Client

Posted on Jan 16th 2012