This site is located off the Manton to Edith Weston road on the south shore of Rutland Water. Situated adjacent to the popular cycle route around the reservoir (17 miles, or 23 if you take in the peninsular), the site also offers panoramic views across the water. An ideal place for bird watching as Osprey can often be seen in spring/summer, and a short walk to the Nature Reserve with its wealth of information in the visitor centre …
The Peddars Way and Norfolk Coast Path National Trail is an easy-to-follow 96-mile trail that combines the best of inland and coastal walking in Norfolk, and one that, being well waymarked, largely flat and within easy reach of public transport for most of its length, is ideal for people new to long-distance walks. Described here in eight stages, the route can be walked in just over a week but also easily split into day walks or over a series of weekends, with full information about access to start and finish points for each stage by public transport. The trail is a walk of two halves.
The Peddars Way begins at Knettishall Heath in Suffolk and follows the route of an old Roman road for over 40 miles to Holme-next-the-Sea, where it meets the Norfolk Coast Path (which begins nearby, at Hunstanton). This then follows the spectacular north Norfolk coast to the seaside town of Cromer. This handy guidebook is illustrated throughout with extracts of OS 1:50,000 mapping and stunning photographs depicting the Trail in all seasons and describes points of interest along the way, including the Nofolk Songlines sculptures, and also facilities available in the towns and villages.
This outstanding Bassenthwaite hotel provides a perfect base for exploring the Lake District as well as offering wonderful food and drink, charming bedroom accommodation and a real flavour of the best that Cumbria has to offer.
The new Kidunk hooded top features an asymmetric zip that slides to one side keeping it out of the way for play. The hood is removable and the collar is deep and soft for added protection. It has a large front pocket to keep little hands cosy and warm.
Our Kidunk fleece lined trousers feature a comfortable elasticated waist. They have a generous cut so little ones can roly-poly, run, hop, skip and jump and these trousers stay put. When the little one is ready for outdoor or messy, sandy play, then zip on the Kidunk top and you have yourself a Kidunk playsuit and little one is protected. The zip attachment sits on the outside of the trouser and is discreetly folded back so when not in use it doesn’t get in the way. The legs feature a concealed outer zip at the hem to get welly boots on with ease and an inner leg to tuck inside boots.
The Porch House is thought to be Britain’s oldest pub, built in 947 AD with 16th century stone added to the original Saxon wood structure. Part of the building was once a hospice, and in the 18th century it was named The Eagle and Child when it was rumoured to be a cockfighting venue.
It became a hotel as well as a pub in the 1970s, and is now one of the finest inns in the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The Porch House menu is all about simple yet robust cooking, using the best locally sourced ingredients. You can dine in the bar, lounge or garden on a first come, first serve basis; or book a table in the dining room or conservatory. If you fancy something exclusive for your group, book the ‘secret’ private dining room for up to 12 people where you can tailor the menu to your own tastes. Listed on UK Condé Naste Traveller’s ‘Best Restaurants in the Cotswolds’, this is a must visit for foodies looking for a sumptuous Sunday Lunch and quality meat. Plus, with vegan options and a children’s menu means there really is something for everyone.
You can buy gift vouchers for the restaurant and bar here which make for a great gift!
The Porch House has 13 individually designed rooms to suit all budgets, two of which can be joined together to create a larger family room. There are four main types of room – standard, superior double, superior twin and feature – plus a suite located on the quieter side of the pub with a king-size bed and en-suite bathroom if you fancy a bit of luxury.
There is even a dog friendly room, so you can even bring your four-legged friend along on your stay.
Part of the Stay In A Pub group.
The Rough Guide to Bath, Bristol and Somerset, Robert Andrews
From the genteel Georgian terraces of Bath to the wilderness expanses of Exmoor, the fully updated The Rough Guide to Bath, Bristol & Somerset provides an all-round account of this richly rewarding region, with comprehensive details of what to see, what to do and where to sleep, eat and drink. Useful context and background information accompany all the practicalities, interspersed with vivid, full-colour photos and some of the clearest maps to be found in any guidebook …
The Rough Guide to Scotland, Rob Humphreys
The new, full-colour Rough Guide to the Scottish Highlands and Islands is the definitive travel guide to this untamed region, with detailed, stylish maps and stunning photography to bring it all to life …
A short drive from Durham’s dramatic heritage coastline and close to the harbour and marina town of Seaham, this newly refurbished inn with rooms is open all day, every day, offering laid back dining with delicious, homemade fare, a welcoming bar and comfortable boutique-style en-suite accommodation. The Seaton Lane Inn has serious food credentials and offers a superb selection of meals including the inn’s famous, award-winning Sunday lunches. Living up to its status as a quality food destination, The Seaton Lane Inn has recently been awarded a coveted AA Diners Award.
The nearby Durham Coastal Footpath is a stunning 11-mile walking route from Seaham in the north to Crimdon in the south, through rugged clifftop scenery with links into coastal villages. Fully accessible and family friendly with free on-site parking. Dogs are very welcome in designated areas within our bar and our pet-friendly rooms.
The Shepherd's Life: A Tale of the Lake District, James Rebank
This is the Sunday Times Number One Bestseller. Some people's lives are entirely their own creations. James Rebanks' isn't. The first son of a shepherd, who was the first son of a shepherd himself, he and his family have lived and worked in and around the Lake District for generations. Their way of life is ordered by the seasons and the work they demand, and has been for hundreds of years …
Bruce was the third generation of the Christopher family to work Boro Farm on Tresco. Fishing off the North End, tending his flowers and cattle, rowing his beloved gig Czar or on a Coastguard shout, islanders knew a man as warm as the honey of the bees he kept.
This rum mimics that gentle spirit of sea and land into SC Dogs Honey Spiced Rum. At the first and only rum distillery on the Isles of Scilly, using pure Scillonian water and local ingredients grown on the island.
Handcrafted in small batches, aged and bottled on the farm, the lingering citrus notes of SC Dogs Honey Spiced Rum are balanced by just a hint of Tresco honey. Enjoy on its own, over ice or with your favourite mixer.
Here’s to the honest strength of Bruce Christopher (1949-2013) coastguard, farmer, rower and SC Dog.
Nearly a century ago Capt’n Stevens was born into the largest farming and fishing family on St. Martins, Isles of Scilly. Music and laughter followed Capt’n wherever he went. His sea shanties helped the winning gig Dolphin keep stroke. And after he married a Penzance girl and moved there Capt’n carried on singing, in the famous Mousehole Male Voice Choir.
Today, at the first and only distillery on St. Martins, the cheerful spirit of Capt’n Stevens has been infused into SC Dogs Vodka. Crafted in small batches using a double distillation process and bottled on the farm, SC Dogs Vodka is an authentically pure, clean spirit with a tang of the sea.
Each bottle is dedicated to the history of one the Isle of Scilly’s own sea dogs.
Here’s to Capt’n Stevens (1922-1996) – farmer, fisherman, singer and SC Dog.
It’s a hundred nautical miles from the Isles of Scilly to the coast of France, across the unforgiving Atlantic swell. SC Dog Great Great Grandfather John Nance used to row there and back in the family pilot gig to bring cargoes of contraband rum and brandy back to the Isles of Scilly.
Today, at the first and only distillery on St. Martins, we’ve distilled that indomitable spirit into SC Dogs White Rum. Handcrafted in small batches and bottled on our farm, SC Dogs White Rum is a delicately balanced, silky smooth premium rum with a warm, rounded finish and a tang of the sea.
Each bottle is dedicated to the history of one the Isle of Scilly’s own sea dogs.
Here’s to John Nance (1797-1881) – farmer, rum smuggler and SC Dog
Many a ship navigating the treacherous waters around the Isles of Scilly in the 1800s owed safe passage to the Master of the St. Martin’s pilot cutter. The son of a smuggler, William Gibson and his crew would put to sea whatever the weather. Their cutter the ‘Queen II’ now lies under the sand on Par beach, sometimes laid bare by big winter storms.
Like so many Scillonian sea dogs William was a hard-working farmer too. The land he farmed still provides the ingredients for SC Dogs rum, handcrafted in small batches using pure Scillonian water, aged and bottled at the first and only rum distillery on the Isles of Scilly.
SC Dogs Gold Rum glows with a rich, full-bodied yet complex smoothness. Enjoy on its own, over ice or with your favourite mixer.
Here’s to the selfless spirit of William Gibson (1839-1926) master mariner, farmer and SC Dog.