Lovely Local Indie
[AD – Press invite] Given how much I love The Maynard and The George in Hathersage (currently shut following the flooding – but back soon I’m assured!), I had high hopes for The Ashford Arms, the newest addition to Longbow’s lovely establishments. Could it live up to expectations? I was delighted to be invited to […]
[AD – contains affiliate links] This is my ultimate guide to the best hotels in Derbyshire – from luxurious boltholes and the best boutique hotels to some glorious cosy pubs with rooms… Born in Derby, I’ve known this area all my life – I’ve lived in the county for the last twenty years and have […]
AD – We stayed as normal paying customers but this blog post does include affiliate links. The Boot, Repton is an historic coaching inn located in the pretty South Derbyshire village of Repton, famous for the public school of the same name. The Boot Inn dates back to the 1600s and is now a popular […]
[AD] A couple of weekends ago we enjoyed a wonderful weekend away staying at High Flatts Barn in Tissington, Derbyshire. Recently fully renovated to a very high standard, the holiday cottage has been beautifully decorated throughout in a chic, contemporary style that perfectly suits it’s stunning countryside location. High Flatts Barn enjoys stunning panoramic views […]
[AD – PR invite] Spire View is the accommodation at The Galleon Steakhouse in Chesterfield town centre. We were invited by the Chef Owner, Matt to stay overnight in exchange for this review. Spire View consists of just four rooms, all spacious with super king beds and private bathrooms. Despite being quite regular takeaway customers […]
[AD – PR invite and contains affiliate links] I was absolutely delighted to receive an invite to enjoy a spa break at Ensana Buxton Crescent hotel. It’s been rearranged a few times due to covid, but I finally got there yesterday, and it was bliss. For someone who is essentially very lazy, I am not […]
AD – Contains affiliate links Please excuse the clickbait title, it’s not strictly true since you still have to pay taxes, (roughly about 10% of the price) but this is a still a great little hack for getting exceptionally cheap travel. The gist is you save up Tesco Clubcard vouchers and then exchange them for […]
[AD – contains affiliate links] The Rutland Arms Bakewell is a 19th century coaching inn located in the centre of Bakewell. The hotel has thirty two bedrooms and has recently enjoyed a complete refurbishment. It’s beautifully stylish, successfully marrying contemporary comfort with an impressive history. We stayed last night to celebrate my husband’s birthday. Why […]
The Dragon Willington is a charming 150 year old pub situated in the village of Willington. Striking just the right balance between traditional country pub and contemporary décor and delicious food, The Dragon is one of the most popular pubs in South Derbyshire. Right before the start of the pandemic, we enjoyed a lovely night […]
Back on our wedding anniversary in May my husband bought a gift voucher for an ‘ultimate stay’ at Colwick Hall Hotel near Nottingham city centre. We’ve stayed once previously and really enjoyed the restaurant. The ultimate stay voucher includes a night in Colwick Hall’s Lord Byron signature suite, a three course meal in Byron’s Brasserie […]