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AD We recently enjoyed a wonderful stay at The Old Toffee Shop, a delightful holiday cottage in the pretty Peak District village of Tideswell. The charming stone building dating back to 1881 has been lovingly restored and refurbished into luxurious self-catering accommodation, sleeping four. Entry is via the beautifully planted, sunny courtyard garden (which was […]
AD – The Cupola is a new independent café/restaurant and visitor centre set in Stoney Middleton in the Peak District. The purpose built and fully accessible building is inspired by the rich history of the former smelting mill, ‘The Lord’s Cupola,’ which stood on this site in the 1700s. The same team also offer luxury […]
The best events and what’s on in Derbyshire, the Peak District in 2025. Whether you’re looking to immerse yourself in live music, indulge in the best foodie events or want to know the must-see exhibitions and artisan markets, this is for you! There’s always lots of free events – and most (but not all) listings […]
Chrimbo Limbo – the hazy period between Christmas and New Year – ‘betwixmas’ if you must – can be a funny old time. Whatever your situation, here’s some suggestions of what to do in Derbyshire after Christmas but before the schools go back (around the 7th January 2025, depending on the school). My take on […]
Dishing up my monthly column of local hospitality news and my personal diary as a Derbyshire food blogger. New Champagne Terrace at Fischer’s at Baslow Hall My favourite fine dining restaurant and multi-award-winning boutique country house hotel, Fischer’s at Baslow Hall has just opened a gorgeous new champagne terrace. With stunning views over their manicured […]
AD – Pub Tours offer a chauffeur driven, expert-led tour to “taste, experience and be educated on the authenticity, history and culture of six unique pubs in the Peak District”. The multi-award-winning business is dedicated to celebrating pub culture in all its varying forms, and deliberately selects a range of different range establishments on each […]
[AD] I was invited by the team to visit the refreshed Chatsworth Farm Shop. I was already a huge fan of this place so was interested to see what had changed at this veritable foodie paradise. Fresh new feel Originally established by Duchess Deborah in 1977, Chatsworth Farm Shop has recently enjoyed a refurbishment led […]
[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] What I love about Pub Tours is the genuine commitment and passion for showcasing and supporting rural pubs. The business was founded for this specific purpose, and ultimately that benefits us all. Pub Tours was the Peak District’s first dedicated pub tour company and offers a fascinating tour of the region’s most highly recommended […]
11 Things to do in Derbyshire between Christmas and New Year – click here for an updated version I can’t quite bring myself to use the term ‘Twixmas’, but we all know that Chrimbo Limbo can be a funny old time… here’s some suggestions of what to do in Derbyshire between Christmas and New Year. […]