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Bertrand's Cottage Update

1/3/2016

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The rear of the cottage with extenson which used to be used as a family playroom
Bertrand’s Cottage is a unique part of island history and this year will be celebrating 200 years since its original occupants arrived here from France with their Emperor, Napoleon Bonaparte. 

Well worthy of investment as a tourist destination in its own right; the plan is to create a small Hospitality Training Centre which can also act as an upmarket Guest Accommodation with Restaurant facilities. 

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The Kitchen
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The Kitchen
PictureGround floor bedroom with electrics for bedside lights
The first build phase has completed on time with the property made good to take interior walls, floors and ceilings. 
This is an exciting part of the programme as the vision is now becoming real. 
As you walk through the place it is becoming more and easier to imagine the finished product.

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Looking into the lounge
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Lounge with views!
All aspects of the build will be completed in a way that they either are in keeping with the original house, such as doors and frames.  Or that they can be taken back to the original if at any time it is desired, such as the kitchen and wood burning stoves. 
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The fabulous views from the back of the cottage
The first floor which will house three double bedrooms with  en-suite facilities… is starting to take shape with walls going up and areas allocated for electrical works. 
Although we have no stairs yet, I was able to take a peek. 
The views from the windows have probably barely changed in 200 years which has quite a grounding effect when time is taken to gaze from them.
We have a long way to go with many items being shipped over from overseas. 
It’s going to be a race against time to get the place up and running by the end of May and so far so good!
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Upstairs which will have 3 bedrooms
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The new floor is taking shape. Pitch of the roof is pretty steep
1 Comment
Brenda Nuttall(ne Deason)
27/11/2016 23:32:51

It is so interesting to me to see these photographs as my family (Deasons) lived herein the 19/20 Centuary. I would be grateful for any more information.I was able to visit Longwood Farmhouse in2010

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