Local picks / 14
Where we send our own friends.
Food, groceries, fuel, a pharmacy and help if you need it, all near the three homes. Every one of them is somewhere we go ourselves.
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The Stone Bridge Inn
Trout, dumplings and a terrace over the river. Book ahead for dinner.
Near
The Gable House
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Orchard Kitchen
Grilled lamb, garden salads and long tables under the apple trees.
Near
The Garden House
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69
Valley Fresh Market
The everyday shop for bread, milk, fruit and a good cheese counter. Open until 21:00.
Near
The Garden House
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Saturday Farmers’ Market
Cheese, honey and vegetables from the valley farms. Saturdays until 13:00.
Near
The A-frame
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Ridge Road Fuel
Petrol, diesel and an EV charger. Open all night, pay by card at the pump.
Near
The Gable House
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Pine Ridge Petrol
The last station before the forest road. Closes at 22:00.
Near
The A-frame
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64
The Old Bakery
Sourdough, plum cake and the best coffee in town. Closed Mondays.
Near
The Garden House
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Mill Pond Coffee
Espresso and cinnamon buns on a wooden jetty over the pond.
Near
The A-frame
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66
The Wool Room
Blankets and socks knitted from the wool of the valley sheep.
Near
The Gable House
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73
High Street Shops
Books, wine, toys and anything you forgot to pack, all on one short street.
Near
The Garden House
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Town Pharmacy
Plasters, sun cream and good advice. Weekdays 8:00 to 20:00, Saturdays until 14:00.
Near
The Garden House
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Riverside Pharmacy
Open late on weekdays, until 22:00. Pet supplies too.
Near
The Gable House
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Valley Health Centre
A doctor on call around the clock. In an emergency, call 112.
Near
The Gable House
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Fire and Police Station
The local station for fire and police. In an emergency, call 112.
Near
The A-frame
Check-in from 15:00 / Checkout whenever you manage
Pick a weekend. Make it a long one.
Send us your dates and who is coming. We answer within a day, usually sooner.
Request a stay
Long Weekend
Three homes for slow mornings and long evenings, booked direct with the hosts.
Long Weekend Stays
Check-in from 15:00