Starting a business during a cost of living crisis is no mean feat. It takes bravery, dedication, luck, and more than a little imagination but the benefits seem to be life changing. This could be seen the moment The Dragon’s Garden opened. Queues snaked down the street and it quickly became apparent the shop was more than a spot for bookworms, or those looking to pick up a quick gift.
Instantly, the Dragon’s Garden carved itself into a valuable hub for
When you stay at The Charcoal Hut, there are plenty of reasons to leave the car. Whether you choose to leave it here, parked up for the duration of your stay, or go the whole nine-yards and leave it at home, there are plenty of reasons to leave the car and enjoy your weekend on foot (or bike).
A mile and a half’s walk up the hill from us, you’ll find our village hall. The hall was built as a DIY Village SOS, and the project is now a great community success. There is a wonderful cafe, which serves homemade cakes and bakes, lunches and a great walkers breakfast. There is also a lovely shop which sells craft items made by local professional artisans. From pottery to stained glass, jams and honey to bird boxes and jewellery. The stained glass window in the hall was handmade by a group of around 30 local people (Dinah was one of them) in 2018 and is worth looking at too.
