Riverside Farm shop and Cafe, Davenham, Chehsire

There isn't much to say about this place apart from it needs a serious amount of TLC.

Its in a great spot with an outside play area and a nice view, and that is it for the positives.

Orphée: Hotel & Restaurant | Untere Bachgasse

I know... its not even in Cheshire but I wanted to share it.


Was in Regensburg in Germany last week. This medieval city is a UNESCO world heritage site, and has preserved its character and charm.

Just like the cafe our friends took us too for breakfast, at the Hotel Orphée In an impressive 16th century salt warehouse just a stone's throw away from the old stone bridge across the Danube. The restaurant Orphée is amazing: imagine a traditional afternoon tea at Betty’s in York, now convert it into breakfast; a continental breakfast, that is what we had.  Croissants so light, crispy, fluffy and flaky, they just melted in your mouth. Little cheeses and cold cuts, pastries, muesli served in dainty pots in strawberry compote, home made breads (good enough to break your gluten-free diet for ), perfectly cooked eggs, the list goes on….