The Canal Guide: Britain’s 50 Best Canals, Stuart Fisher
This attractive guidebook shows off just how rich our waterways heritage is. Picking out Britain's 50 most beautiful and interesting canals, Stuart Fisher gives a lively background to the history, wildlife, pubs and nearby attractions of each waterway …
Enjoy our original and most popular award winning cheeses.
Sharpham Brie, which is undoubtedly our flagship cheese. Made by hand, sublimely rich and buttery, developing savoury mushroom notes when ripe made with the milk from our own Jersey herd. At its best an hour or so out of the fridge before serving.
Ticklemore Goats cheese, our stark white cheese is crumbly and delicate with subtle herbaceous hints. Awarded 2 stars by Great Taste in 2020 and also excellent to cook with.
Sharpham Rustic, our semi-hard cheese with a refreshing light tang that delicately balances the richness of the jersey cows milk.
This selection contains approximately 1.2kg’s of cheese accompanied by Sourdough Crispbreads from Peters Yard.
Taking pole position on the historic quay area of Blyth in southern Northumberland, step inside the stunning Commissioners Quay Inn for fantastic home-made food, a wide range of drinks, fabulous accommodation and a very warm welcome every time. The jewel in the crown of Blyth’s impressive harbour development, the Commissioners Inn makes the most of every inch of its water’s edge location.
Overlooking the River Blyth and out towards the sea, this vibrant and welcoming pub with rooms has all day, every day laid-back dining, delicious drinks and 40 contemporary en-suite bedrooms. Close to the start of The Northumberland Coast Path and with Blyth’s vast South Beach waiting to be explored, it’s a perfect place to stay for coastal walking enthusiasts. Fully accessible and family friendly with handy, free on-site parking and children’s play area. Dogs are very welcome in designated areas within our bar and our pet-friendly rooms.
★★★★★ Excellent Overview for a Healthy Lifestyle with Practical Tips!
We are in the midst of a health crisis Rates of chronic disease and obesity are higher than ever. The outlook for the health of future generations looks bleak. But this trend is not inevitable. You can take control of your own health. Your path to a healthier, happier life begins here. The Concise Nutrition and Lifestyle Guide distils the latest thinking on key health topics, including the gut microbiome and circadian rhythms. It gives practical tips on how to use this knowledge to combat obesity and chronic disease.
Key hormones involved in health and weight regulation. Practical tips on how to achieve lasting weight loss. How to spot unhealthy foods and ingredients that drive poor health. Strategies to improve sleep, mood, mental health and energy levels. Daily habits to improve health that can be easily implemented and give quick results. How to effectively implement long-lasting lifestyle changes.
Wake up in one of our newly refurbished 42 en-suite rooms to some of the best views in Britain. For a rural Lakes escape away from the crowds, you’re guaranteed a relaxing night’s stay in one of our new double, twin, single or family en-suite bedrooms. If you’re looking for accommodation in Coniston village, our newly renovated venue is the ideal spot for ultimate relaxation and idyllic views.
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The Crew Yard is a level access, single storey cottage with open plan living space designed for both the able and disabled user. It is fully central heated and has its own enclosed garden.
The combined kitchen, dining and living space allows room to move about easily with ample seating and a TV/DVD player.
The open plan kitchen and dining space is fully equipped with everything you need including – oven, fridge/freezer, microwave, low level hob unit and some low level units integrated with normal height units.
The twin has ensuite access to the spacious roll in shower room, complete with shower chair, toilet and wash basin. In addition there is a separate toilet and wash basin.
Outside the front of the cottage there is a convenient parking space and enclosed garden.
‘The Dairy’ is the first accommodation in the Yorkshire Dales to provide accessibility support for guests with mobility, hearing & visual requirements to the VisitEngland National Accessibility Scheme standards. If you don’t need these accessible facilities, the majority of them just disappear.
Runner-up in UK Blue Badge Style Awards 2017, celebrating exceptional venues with both style & accessibility, The Dairy aims to deliver a luxurious, relaxing stay, regardless of whether a guest is able-bodied or not.
We want to offer the red carpet, not a red emergency cord, we call ‘Accessible Luxury’; a premium hospitality experience, at an accessible price, that’s accessible to all, discussing your personal requirements with you.
Award-Winning Innovation
Our pride, the ddipp® Sea Monster Hydro Robe, is the epitome of technical excellence and thoughtful design. Awarded ‘Best in Test’ by 220Triathlon Magazine (March 2024), this robe is engineered to keep you dry and comfortable in any conditions. It features:
Located in the centre of the former mill-village of Bamford, The Derwent occupies an enviable position in the heart of The Peak District National Park.
This former pub/hotel is superbly converted to provide unique and extremely spacious exclusive self catering accommodation for large groups between 30 and 40 people.
Combining classical country house style with fresh, exciting and modern 3 AA Rosette British menus is a skill our head chef, Paul Leonard, has perfected. Exquisite tasting menus are The Burlington’s speciality, with each dish being sourced from the local area, and ingredients from the hotel’s own kitchen garden.
Alternatively, our vibrant Brasserie & Bar is the perfect place to catch up for lunch or to mingle with friends for dinner, whilst enjoying a much deserved glass of wine after a hectic day. Sundays wouldn’t be complete without a traditional Sunday roast with family and friends, so why not treat yourself in one of the best Yorkshire places to dine.
The Devonshire Spa is housed in an ancient barn, adjacent to the Devonshire Arms Hotel. There are four generously-sized therapy rooms, an indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, steam room, sauna, Rasul temple, relaxation space & lounge, with views over the tennis courts. You will find a separate gym next door with cardio, weights & resistance zones, ideal for body toning as well as pampering.
Simply staying within the tranquil, natural beauty of The Yorkshire Dales is therapy enough for some, yet we invite our guests to optimise their stay and spoil themselves with a spa experience too. Highly recommended are the word-class, rejuvenating Temple Spa treatments.
The Dicky Bag™ is a carrier, with odour prevention devices, to put those awkward plastic bags containing dog’s poop in until you get to an appropriate disposal point – leaving your hands free and prevents inappropriate dumping of plastic bags of dog waste in the town or countryside.
Whilst not strictly set at Sissinghurst, Kate Morton’s book was heavily inspired by this castle and gardens. Milderhurst Castle as it appears in the book ‘The Distant Hours’, has a majestic tower where a writer lives with his three daughters.
He writes in his tower (exactly where real life inhabitants Rita Sackville West and her husband wrote) The tower becomes an integral part of the plot and the Kent countryside comes to live through Morton’s evocative writing. It’s an homage to this wondrous literary linked home.
The Dresser is a large open planned barn conversion, spread over 2 floors with beautiful views over the Norfolk countryside. The open plan downstairs living space benefits from under floor heating with the upstairs rooms centrally heated.
It benefits from ample parking right outside the cottage and level access in and around the cottage to the patio area at the back.
The living and dining area on the ground floor is wheelchair friendly with ample comfortable seating, TV/DVD player and a farmhouse table that seats 10.
The kitchen is equipped with a low level hob unit and work surfaces. There are 2 ovens, one standard size as well as a larger range style oven together with a fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave and a second table seating 6. There is also a utility room which houses the washing machine and a downstairs WC.
Our largest holiday cottage, The Drier is a large barn conversion spread over 2 floors. The open plan downstairs living space benefits from under floor heating with the upstairs rooms centrally heated.
The Evergreen skort has been constructed from quality, sweat-wicking fabric, keeping you perfectly cool and chafe-free.
The undershorts feature a handy pocket on the thigh, perfect for a phone, compass or snacks.
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