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 – PR invite] Rafters at Riverside House is a Michelin listed, 5 star restaurant-with-rooms located in the idyllic Peak District village of Ashford-in-the-Water just outside Bakewell. In addition to their fine dining menus, Rafters at Riverside have recently launched a sumptuous afternoon tea offering. I was invited to review the experience and took my […]
It’s not often I write a review after such a brief visit but I was so blown away by the quality of the ice cream at Tagg Lane Dairy that it absolutely deserves a spot on the blog. I’m not actually a massive fan of ice cream – but the Italian style artisan gelato here […]
Last week I fell in love with the Chakra Lounge. Situated in a gorgeous old building on Rutland Square, the Chakra Lounge brings some seriously boujee vibes to Bakewell. We adored the fresh, contemporary Indo-Western, vegetarian menu. Described as a lounge café, there’s a relaxed, laid back vibe. Grab one of the books from the […]
It’s rare that a place ticks everybody’s box (well probably not my grandparents’!) but the Brewery Tap at Thornbridge Brewery in Bakewell does just that. If you’ve got someone in your group who likes the kind of craft beer that is so rightly becoming mainstream then Thornbridge is definitely worth a visit. Alongside the regulars […]
[AD] Nestled away in a hidden lane in Bakewell town centre is the sublime Botanicals Bakewell. The organic brand, made in rural Leicestershire, have been supplying spas and beauty professionals for years. They have recently opened a flagship store and wellbeing studio in beautiful Bakewell. I was invited to review a treatment and couldn’t accept […]
Described as one of the most charming Peak District pubs, The Devonshire Arms at Pilsley near Bakewell is nestled in the heart of the Chatsworth Estate. A fine example of a traditional country inn and upmarket pub, the food is locally sourced, much of it from the Estate. We went last night for an impromptu […]
I had wanted to try Lovage in Bakewell ever since it opened about seven months ago. I finally got to go for lunch last week. I took my Mum for a festive treat. Here’s what I thought… The background Lovage by Lee Smith is an exciting addition to the Peak District’s food scene. Chef Owner […]
One of my all-time favourite festive activities is to attend a Christmas market. Derbyshire has some fabulously festive markets, with the jewel in the crown probably being the Chatsworth Christmas market. I’ve rounded up everything you need to know about the best Christmas markets in Derbyshire, in date order, fully updated for 2022. Chatsworth Christmas […]
The seasonal Haddon Hall artisan market is a regular feature at this stunning period property. For full transparency, a year ago I received gifted entry to Haddon’s late summer Mercatum. We enjoyed it so much that we have returned to every market since as paying customers – and I haven’t received any incentive for writing […]