Sunnycroft, National Trust property in Shropshire is virtually on my doorstep, in fact I volunteer there but that is a story I will share with you another time. On Friday I was there as a visitor and had taken a friend along to treat her to tea and cake. Sunnycroft Tea Room Sunnycroft is an Edwardian gentleman’s …
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A visit to Shropshire Lavender
Lovely Shropshire Lavender A few weeks ago my sister and I visited Shropshire Lavender, mainly to look at the selection of different Lavenders but also looking to pick up a few tips on which variety is best to use in baking. Shropshire Lavender located in a tiny village of Pickstock, Shropshire is run by Joanna and …
Brixham Holiday Highlights and a Royal Visit
Wolborough House and Brixham Breakwater Bistro I recently returned from a wonderful holiday in Devon, staying in an amazing Edwardian mansion with twelve members of my family – including aunts, uncles and cousin. This was my first visit to south Devon and the weather was faultless, well maybe a little too hot on some days. …
Afternoon Tea – Goldstone Hall, Shropshire
Sandwiches, cake and tea perfect! What a delightful Afternoon Tea my sister and I enjoyed last week at Goldstone Hall near Market Drayton, Shropshire. Goldstone Hall – Afternoon Tea Menu Sandwiches Roast beef and horseradish Ham and grain mustard Farmhouse Mature Cheddar and Goldstone tomato chutney Homemade fruit scone with mixed berry jam and …
Derby – Bakewell, Mills and Tea Cakes
Last week I spent a wonderful break touring delightful Derbyshire villages such as Tissington, Bakewell and Matlock Bath. I indulged in warm scones fresh from the oven, corn beef pasties, and Bakewell Pudding (well not me I’m afraid I don’t like Bakewell pudding). I treated myself to some amazing scented candles, Geranium and Chamomile, and vintage …
Shropshire Diamond Jubilee Pageant
Last week, after months of waiting, the much anticipated visit by The Queen to Shropshire as part of her Diamond Jubilee celebrations arrived. The event was being held at RAF Cosford, the perfect location for 30,000 people as every year they have 40,00 spectators at the air show. After days of rain and hope upon …
The Fourteas Tearoom, Stratford Upon Avon
A trip to Stratford Upon Avon and the Fourteas Tearoom. Earlier this week my sister and I had a few days at Stratford-upon-Avon. Now normally when I visit somewhere I like to do lots of research, planning each day. You know the type of thing, what to see, what to do, where to eat. Well …
Tile Museum and Carrots
Ok so this post has a real loose connection to the garden, but bare with me all will become clear, or at least less murky! Its the school holidays a great time to have afternoon out with my niece Ava who’s 5 years old. So along with my eldest sister Julie and our Aunt Sue …