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: Spotlight Series
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 . . .