The Tors Inn in the small village of Belstone has to epitomise everything that you would want from a Dartmoor pub. It’s friendly, cosy, and has a well-stocked bar full of locally brewed beers, local and not-so-local wines, ciders and everything in between. Recently voted by Food & Drink Devon as the best Devon pubRead more
I don’t know about you but at this time of year I hanker for a cosy pub lunch situation with friends. The season is changing from summer to autumn and I want little pub nooks, log fires and hearty food. My mission to find the perfect moor side pub lead me to The Dartmoor InnRead more
I have been meaning to write so many times but then other things have got in the way. Then something niggling in my mind spurs me to put my fingers to the keyboard and put something out there. I am less inclined these days to spill my guts on the internet and share all withRead more
I must confess I have never been to St Ives in the height of the summer season so I really can’t compare and contrast with visiting in December, but I do know that I would rather visit this wonderful town when it’s quiet. I appreciate that a little bit of summer sun whilst basking onRead more
Hello friends. I can’t quite believe November is nearly over and there are only a few weeks left until Christmas. How is time flying so fast? I guess it’s partly because it’s generally a busy time at this time of year. Work ramps up at this time in preparation for the Christmas break and theRead more
Hi. How are you? Friends, I am so sorry for the radio silence. I have been off the radar a bit haven’t I? Well, with October in full swing I feel it’s time to put pen to paper again. I think it was a break I needed feeling like I had lost my way aRead more
Feeling Hot The weather of late has been either super hot or blimmin’ chilly. One minute you are in your summer shorts and lightweight blouses and the next it’s jeans, jumpers and rain macs. I can’t keep up with it all in all honesty. Every day I wake up thinking I wonder what it’s likeRead more
Lakemoor Alpacas What can I say about Lakemore Alpacas that I didn’t gush about on Instagram? It was the best day ever and I left feeling like I had had a really great massage. I was so calm and relaxed. Spending time with the alpacas in the countryside was just the tonic I needed. ThankRead more
Happy July folks. Where is the time going? Blink and another week passes. Blink again and a month has flown by. Lockdown easing and things opening up have meant I have been out and about a little more than in previous months but I am still behaving cautiously. I think I always will now. IRead more
Hi all and Happy June! It’s been a busy and enjoyable week so grab yourselves a coffee and take a little walk through my week with me. First Barbecue Of The Year It’s been a long time coming due to the inclement Great British weather but last Monday we dusted off the barbecue and gotRead more