The saying “there’s nowt so queer as folk” basically means there’s nothing as strange as people, but trust us, there’s nothing strange about the ‘folk’ who run Folk in Bowness-on-Windermere in the heart of the Lake District! Paul and Georgia bought Folk on a bit of a whim when they were house hunting in the…
Category: Coffee Shop Guides
A Spotlight on The Moon & Sixpence
There are coffee shops and then there are ‘coffee’ shops and The Moon & Sixpence certainly falls into the second category. Find out what makes The Moon & Sixpence in Cockermouth one of those special places to visit.
A Spotlight on Levens Kitchen
Where is it? In quite simply one of the most picturesque settings you could imagine – in a new purpose- built, architecturally stunning space within the grounds of the Elizabethan House, Levens Hall alongside the world-famous topiary gardens. Levens Hall is located at the gateway to the Lake District National Park on the edge of…
A Spotlight on Homeground Coffee + Kitchen
Homeground Coffee + Kitchen has won Cumbria Life Food & Drink Awards ‘Best Cafe’ on two occasions in 2016 & 2018 – definite highlights of four years in business & massively gratifying for both owners and staff who have given so much. Here’s their story and how our relationship with them has developed . . .
A Spotlight on Croziers of Birkdale
Believe it or not, the Croziers name actually dates back almost 150 years to 1870 when the business was established in Lytham. Croziers was always well renowned on the Fylde Coast and they are determined to keep the family tradition of catering alive today. Still a family business (owner, Angela’s great grandparents were the original…