The service at breakfast was not as efficient-much slower-than it had been the previous day. Several people were seeking out the waitress for their order to be taken only to be told to return to their table, someone would be along soon.
The waitress eventually came to take our order (after taking an order from others [...]
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Filed under Anecdotes, Cornwall & Exeter 2026, Holidays
Cornwall & Exeter – Day Three
No Comments CherryPie on Jul 13th 2026
Filed under Anecdotes, Winchester 2026
Winchester – Day Two
I awoke refreshed, the bed was so cosy and comfortable. When we arrived in the breakfast room it was surreal, there being only one other couple in the room (a few others arrived as we were about to leave). We were given a menu of breakfast items that were cooked to order. I enjoyed what [...]
4 Comments CherryPie on Apr 13th 2026
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My Bounce is Back…
… after a pampering session in the hairdressers.
Later, following a visit with my mum there was fine dining at Chez Nous.
4 Comments CherryPie on Feb 24th 2025
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Rick Stein’s Simple Suppers
This book is a labour of love with recipes, lovely dialogue along with memories and helpful tips for tweaking recipes.
The book is a joy to read and the recipes we have tried have been delicious.
8 Comments CherryPie on Feb 20th 2024
Filed under Anecdotes, Holidays, Winchester 2019
Winchester – Day Three
I had a pre breakfast walk, retracing my steps from the previous evening on the off chance that I might spot the missing Radley charm. As expected, I didn’t but I enjoyed walking in the early morning sunshine along the almost deserted streets of Winchester.
When breakfast arrived it was not as we expected. Yesterday the [...]
12 Comments CherryPie on May 3rd 2019
