“Apparently”

“Apparently”

This is the way most tall stories begin, with the teller, glass in hand, propping up the bar of the village pub. Or in this case, seated by the fire, regaling a squirrel with Wealden tales. A squirrel? We are in the bar of the Bell, a soon to re-open pub with rooms in...
Skulls Update

Skulls Update

If you’ve ever been into a Davy’s wine bar, you’ll know that they are a company with a long and proud tradition. Premises are stuffed with vast antique barrels, old signage and other booze related paraphanalia. Although the company was established...
Village Pub Revisited

Village Pub Revisited

Just 100 yards down the road from Barnsley House, the Village Pub which I photographed a few months ago, has now given it’s bedrooms a make-over too. Cosier and rather more old fashioned than its big sister up the road, the best bedrooms have wonderful sturdy...