Great Budworth Real Dairy Ice Cream Farm

So many flavours, how does one choose?

great for family trips, there's indoor and outdoor tables, playgrounds, a maize maze, hens, other farm animals, it is fun fun fun for the little ones therefore fun for the parents too.

I had cherry, Charlie had chocolate, both lacked depth and flavour

The Chocolate Lounge, Harvey Nichols, Edinburgh

The day after the farm shop my daughter took me to a another coffee shop -  glamorous, stylish, chic, it was on the Forth Floor at Harvey Nichols Edinburg.


The Chocolate Lounge is simply put,  pure heavenly indulgence. From champagne with your croissants,   gorgeous cup cakes, rose petal chocolate drinks, you can easily spend all day there. I had a chocolate shot with rose and black pepper, Francesca had one with cinnamon and chili. 
Also , espresso was really good, which is rare for me to say in the UK.












Then there is the view, not to mention the rest of the Forth floor, foodie heaven! 






Th challenge was to actually get out of there and go to onto the streets and shows at the Edinburg Festival (which was the main reason for taking the trip) 

Alan Hill Farm shop, St Andrews. Scotland

On a rise, overlooking the town of St Andrews, with a view of the beach. 

My daughter took me here couple of weeks ago, we bought some strawberries and local honey

There's plenty of open space and a playground for kids and easy parking

The coffee shop is small, very cute and homely, with just enough stuff to browse through while you wait for your tea; and the cakes are lovely.

Roses Tea Rooms at Ness Botanic Gardens

home made cakes, speciality teas and coffees, wide variety of food. I had the China Rose tea, very light delicate tea; Charlie had Peppermint, both perfect for a warm spring day.

Ness gardens is well worth a visit, and Roses is a good refreshment stop,

there are tables outside too

Ness Gardens Neston Road, Ness, Neston, South Wirral CH64 4AY

St Peter's Church, The Cross, Chester

I’m not religious but the money goes to a good cause, 

what a fab atmosphere for a tea stop!

Great little tea room, friendly service ( no pun intended) cheap tea and coffee, cakes, sandwiches, in St Peter’s church.

There’s also some PCs with internet access.

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….