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A Cracking Christmas
Christmas at Best View Barn a holiday on the edge of The Peak District
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La Peake Districte
We’re had so much snow, it’s almost hard to believe. In this instance, pictures speak louder than words, so here is the proof!
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Free e-books
I’m busy writing some e-books, that hopefully will be of benefit to people visiting this gorgeous part of England. First up is ‘Where to eat, in and around Macclesfield’. Obviously the research for...
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Music on the hill
When we’re surrounded by something most of the time, it’s easy to take it for granted. And so it’s the case with music. I hadn’t given it much thought before, but we’re able to offer guests the...
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Photographing the Peak District
I have a new resolution – to take at least one photograph each week to show how our fabulous views change depending upon the weather and the light. At long last it has warmed up and we’re having a...
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Studying for exams
It’s hard to revise for exams with so much distraction going on. This was the scene on the terrace of the barn last weekend.
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A pond in progress
Our fabulous gardener, Tony, came up with a brilliant idea to sort out an ugly, weed and rubble-filled patch of land to the right of our house. A pond! A few weeks ago a local man with a digger made a...
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Happy 2012!
We welcomed in the New Year with a house full of friends and at midnight, we got a special treat! The visibility was extraordinary and we reckon we saw everyone’s firework displays in the North West....
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So lucky to live here
We went for a glorious walk yesterday. It was bitterly cold but the sky was blue and we were wrapped up warmly. In a stunning valley, a hill-and-a-half away from here, lies a derelict house and barn,...
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Ten things you need for walking in the Peak District
The Peak District is beautiful and can often feel remote. North West England is not known for it’s great weather, so come well prepared. Regardless of whether you want just a stroll in the park or a...
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Our First Marriage Proposal!
Last night, Best View Barn hosted its first marriage proposal. Guest Gavin asked his girl friend Emily to marry him, and was delighted when she said yes! They had the most glorious sunset as a setting,...
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Buxton Festival
Buxton Festival have announced their line-up for 2012 – and it’s another great one. Running between 7-25 July 2012, there is a feast of opera, music and literary events held all over town. Stars of...
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