fausto copy wrote:We stayed in Chipping in the 'van after 5 nights in the Lakes.
A lovely village with all amenities too.
We cycled the Bowland Loop and were mighty pleased to see Puddleducks tearoom and it was most pleasant sat out on the green opposite, and delightful to see the kids playing in the river.
Just like old days.
Chipping has two cafes. One is the "Cobbled Corner" and the other (Brabins) used to "shut for lunch"
Although to be fair it was mainly a shop with a tea garden attached.
2014 saw Brabins change owners and was extended and is more a normal tea room.
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restauran ... &autoplay=It is reputably Britains oldest shop but changed hands again after this article and is still open :-
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article ... -Shop.htmlThe original owner of the Cobbled Corner had "Bungo" soup. Anything got bunged into it so not a dish for vegetarians.
He then sold up and bought Puddleducks but that has changed hands twice since then. The current Puddleducks owners have improved the tearoom since they took over.
Another estasblishment, in Dunsop Bridge, is the village hall. Run by the WI but, unfortunately, only open on Sundays from Easter to end of August. Very good value for sandwiches, cake & drinks.
http://cafe.southlakesgroup.org/dunsop- ... -hall.html