Keepers Cottage Lodge

26/08/2026

Wednesday's thought ....... Tea and Sympathy, what does it mean and where does the saying come from????

Well I've looked and it's a phrase or expression that means showing kindness, comfort and care to someone who is upset or going through a difficult time.

This phrase was made popular in the 1953 stage play titled Tea and Sympathy.

So my hope is, that in our 36 years of making a brew at Keepers Cottage Lodge a huge amount of sympathy has also been served to both our cleint's and their guests.

We are here for you, to help and support at a difficult time.

21/07/2026

Long shot I know ..... but we did a large funeral yesterday, Monday 20th July, and today we have found a visa debit card on our car park. Just trying to return the card.
Please contact me if its yours on 01283 223868.
Worth a try 😉

20/06/2026

Running a small independent business is something my husband Pete and I have been proudly doing since 1992. We care for people in our local area, live in that area too and care for those same people every day. The families and their guests that come through our door have chosen to support a local business, and that means so much to us.

Like many small businesses, we run every part of the business ourselves. We are the buyer, the cleaner, even the tea maker too! It's long hours and a lot of responsibility, but we just do it.

So to receive a thank you card means so much to us all.

To all small independent businesses out there, be proud, be very proud!

08/06/2026

So Monday's dilemma. Cake or not to cake, now that is the question?

I'm certain that a nice piece of cake helps us all navigate the week.

Cream cake, egg custards, bakewell tarts and muffins, to name but a few.

No crumbs on your carpet, Happy Monday everyone 😀

29/05/2026

*5 Star Hygiene Rating!*

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that following our recent Environmental Health inspection, we have been awarded again the maximum 5-star rating! This score reflects our commitment to maintaining the absolute highest standards of cleanliness, food safety and care.

A huge thank you to our fantastic team for their hard work, and to our customers for their support.

Thank you for supporting local, independent business.

06/04/2026

So what an ab fab Saturday morning we all had down on the River Trent!! Sadly The Bee Keeper didn't win.

In true Burton Night Out style, he started well, ignored all advice that this was a marathon not a sprint, tipped duck face first into the drink, lost one of his head boppers and laddered his wings all in about 10 minutes. Boom Boom I'm certain we've all been there!!!!

But seriously what an achievement for , their Committee, Volunters and youngsters. You must be uber proud.

On a more personal note thank you to everyone who supported my sister . You did it babe, our Dad, John Hayward would be bursting with pride.

Perhaps do it all again next year?!?!????!!!!

03/04/2026

Burton it's less than 24 hours to go until the big Duck Race, so duckies are you ready????

A mixture of the Grand National meets the annual Boat Race.

So here at we would like to introduce our duckie entry, The Bee Keeper. He's been on a strict training regime along with his buddy Bertie Bee.

We would like to wish all the duckie entries the best of luck, but wish you to know that Keepers Cottage wants to win. No one ever remembers who came 2nd or 3rd do they!!!

19/02/2026

09/02/2026

So today Keepers Cottage Lodge has the pleasure in announcing their support for Ducks in a Row, a traditional duck race down the River Trent. This is to be held on Saturday 4th April 2026 between 10am and 1pm.

The aim is to build a new boat shed on the river for Trent Rowing Club with Sport England agreeing to match monies raised up to 15K.

Keepers Cottage has a large fat yellow duck in this race, which just needs personalising and naming. Just to say it's gonna be a blast me duck!!

13/01/2026

So whilst having a New Year tidy, look what I found!! do you remember this? Not sure what date, and where you are now but look at the three of us!! Wow we all look young. Happy Days x