A Sunny Trip To Crook Peak And Cheddar

The sun made a very rare appearance on Saturday and so we quickly grabbed the opportunity to make the most of it, starting with a rather strenuous climb up Crook Peak, just outside Bristol. From the top, there are outstanding views stretching as far as Glastonbury Tor (just try and ignore the motorway view from the other side). It was breezy and fresh, the sky was an absolutely stunning shade of blue. We stayed atop this wonderful spot breathing in the pure air and taking in the glorious rays of sunshine which warmly rested upon our wind-blushed faces.

We followed up this invigorating trip with lunch in Cheddar. If you haven't been there, you really should, the drive down into the gorge is reason enough. Very soon, huge, towering walls enclose your path, their breathtaking presence only improving when you stumble upon the quaint village centre with it's mill pond, trickling stream, rambling stone buildings. And of course, we mustn't forget, the wonderful shops packed full of the local cheese!

Badger's Hill Farm

Mum and I went to visit my sister in Kent this weekend, we took a trip to Badger's Hill farm with my little niece Coralie. It was such an amazing place, an old Cider farm, it had been lovingly renovated into a shop and cafe with quirky finds hidden around every corner. The fabulous thing about this place is that you can't find it in any guide books as the owner doesnt want to make it a tourist destination rammed full of people (I think that's a lovely touch). Outside there are hundreds of garden ornaments and vintage style metal furniture, inside was a shop abolutely crammed with delicious goodies. The highlight was the huge Ploughmans lunch we devoured in the vine-lined greenhouse.