Archive for the tag 'Quarry Bank Mill'

Filed under Anecdotes, Holidays, Tewkesbury 2022

The Peacock at Rowsley – Day Three

For breakfast I chose a variation on my choice of the previous day, scrambled eggs with bacon. It was delicious.
After checking out of the hotel, we drove to Quarry Bank Mill. We had been meaning to return after our previous brief visit for a cup of tea the day before we travelled to Rome in [...]

No Comments CherryPie on Jun 16th 2025

Filed under Holidays, The Peacock at Rowsley 2025

If The Cap Fits…

It didn’t fit so Ted didn’t wear it

4 Comments CherryPie on Jun 8th 2025

Filed under Holidays, Rome 2024

Cherie’s Place – Thought for the Week

Happiness is a vine that takes root and grows within the heart, never outside it.
Khalil Gibran

6 Comments CherryPie on Sep 22nd 2024

Filed under Holidays, Rome 2024

Quarry Bank Mill Upper Gardens

The valley garden at Quarry Bank is a rare example of the industrial picturesque movement, where elements of nature such as the caves and cliffs feature alongside the industrial mill backdrop to create a sense of drama.
Take in the elevated views over the valley and discover Hannah Greg’s favourite spot to sit and enjoy the [...]

14 Comments CherryPie on Sep 4th 2024

Filed under Anecdotes, Holidays, Rome 2024

Rome – Day One

Remarkably for us we were packed and ready to go before lunch. We phoned my mum before we set off because she was feeling down in spirits due to a recent diagnosis that added to her ongoing health issues.
After the phone call we set off on our journey to the Premier Inn Heald Green for [...]

6 Comments CherryPie on Aug 22nd 2024