26/08/2026
Every old house has a story...
One of the great charms of The Old Vicarage is its rich history. Many of the original features have been carefully preserved, each with a story to tell.
Take the old brass bed warming pan hanging in the hallway. Look closely and you'll notice a sizeable dent!
According to a memoir written by former owner Mary Ellerton, the culprit was an inquisitive bull calf that wandered into the house through the back door. As the family tried to usher their unexpected visitor back outside, it collided with the bed warming pan, leaving a dent that's still there today.
Thankfully, our resident Highland cattle are much better behaved (and safely contained!), so today's guests are unlikely to encounter any unexpected four-legged visitors indoors!
It's just one of the many stories that makes The Old Vicarage such a special place.
