The Rock Inn was built in the early 1800’s and has been privately owned since the beginning. Now a 2 AA Rosette restaurant, this family owned Inn, right by the famous Haytor rocks on Dartmoor has an excellent reputation for its food and its accommodation. So after spending the morning climbing the rocks, a quick…
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The Blue Bicycle, Neston
My sister took me here this past weekend for brunch. This small, family run coffee shop is one of her standard haunts, yet I’d never been before. Located on the Main Street, with a handy free car park over the road, we sat in the rear of the cafe in their covered courtyard. We arrived…
Port & Anchor Eatery, Ellesmere Port
This Ellesmere Port business is located in the same building that ‘The Galley’ was in (see earlier blog post), right by the Manchester Ship Canal and with lovely views of the water. Myself and a friend nipped there for lunch yesterday and as the weather was kind, we sat on a bench outside where we…
Sprout Kitchen Garden, Ledsham
I spotted this little bistro cafe on Instagram when it was still being built and renovated. I followed the renovation with great interest and wasn’t disappointed when I finally got to visit last week. At the centre of the Premier plants of Ledsham garden centre, nestled in amongst the pots and flowers you’ll find lovely…
A Sweet Cinnamon Treat
Cinnamon is a spice that comes from the branches of trees of the Cinnamomum family and I for one am a massive fan. I enjoy it in both sweet and savoury dishes and it most definitely is not just for Christmas time. Late last year I happened across a small, independent business online called Sweet…
Supporting Small in Cheshire
It’s hard to know what to write about when you aren’t really going out. I have no restaurants to review and takeaways aren’t interesting. So I figured I’d highlight all the little local businesses I’ve been purchasing the loveliest of treats from. Bax Bees honey A family run business in Cheshire, they produce honeycomb and…
Christy Eats 