The Porch House - Rooms

The Porch House – Rooms

The Porch House has 13 individually designed rooms to suit all budgets, two of which can be joined together to create a larger family room. There are four main types of room – standard, superior double, superior twin and feature – plus a suite located on the quieter side of the pub with a king-size bed and en-suite bathroom if you fancy a bit of luxury.

There is even a dog friendly room, so you can even bring your four-legged friend along on your stay.

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The Rough Guide to Bath, Bristol and Somerset

The Rough Guide to Bath, Bristol and Somerset

The Rough Guide to Bath, Bristol and Somerset, Robert Andrews
From the genteel Georgian terraces of Bath to the wilderness expanses of Exmoor, the fully updated The Rough Guide to Bath, Bristol & Somerset provides an all-round account of this richly rewarding region, with comprehensive details of what to see, what to do and where to sleep, eat and drink. Useful context and background information accompany all the practicalities, interspersed with vivid, full-colour photos and some of the clearest maps to be found in any guidebook …

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The Rough Guide to Scotland, Rob Humphreys

The Rough Guide to Scotland, Rob Humphreys

The Rough Guide to Scotland, Rob Humphreys
The new, full-colour Rough Guide to the Scottish Highlands and Islands is the definitive travel guide to this untamed region, with detailed, stylish maps and stunning photography to bring it all to life …

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Seaton Lane

The Seaton Lane Inn, Seaton County Durham

A short drive from Durham’s dramatic heritage coastline and close to the harbour and marina town of Seaham, this newly refurbished inn with rooms is open all day, every day, offering laid back dining with delicious, homemade fare, a welcoming bar and comfortable boutique-style en-suite accommodation. The Seaton Lane Inn has serious food credentials and offers a superb selection of meals including the inn’s famous, award-winning Sunday lunches. Living up to its status as a quality food destination, The Seaton Lane Inn has recently been awarded a coveted AA Diners Award.

The nearby Durham Coastal Footpath is a stunning 11-mile walking route from Seaham in the north to Crimdon in the south, through rugged clifftop scenery with links into coastal villages. Fully accessible and family friendly with free on-site parking. Dogs are very welcome in designated areas within our bar and our pet-friendly rooms.

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The Secret Adventures of Franacken Petalblower and Friends

The Secret Adventures of Franacken Petalblower and Friends

Why will trees wave their top branches at you once you have learnt the magical secrets found in this book? Why do leaves change colour over the seasons and fall off in winter? Why should we care about nature and each other? There are some explanations out there, but do you truly believe in magic? Come and explore the hidden world of nature and its best kept secrets found just outside your window!

Franacken and his friends will show you the way, but only if you promise to care for our planet, be kind to others and can keep a secret about the wonderful world of “Outside”. Don’t forget the secret map found in the book and discover the clues about the real places where it all started by visiting the author’s website. Good luck!

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The Shepherd's Life: A Tale of the Lake District

The Shepherd’s Life: A Tale of the Lake District

The Shepherd's Life: A Tale of the Lake District, James Rebank
This is the Sunday Times Number One Bestseller. Some people's lives are entirely their own creations. James Rebanks' isn't. The first son of a shepherd, who was the first son of a shepherd himself, he and his family have lived and worked in and around the Lake District for generations. Their way of life is ordered by the seasons and the work they demand, and has been for hundreds of years …

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Spice Rack

The Spice Rack

The Ultimate Portable Spice Rack for Adventure Cooking!
Take your outdoor cooking to the next level with the Nomads Kitchen Portable Spice Rack – a compact, travel-friendly solution for adding bold flavors to your meals wherever you go. Whether you’re camping, backpacking, road-tripping, or enjoying a BBQ, this spice rack ensures you’ll never settle for bland food again!

Why You’ll Love It:

  • Compact & Lightweight – Weighing just 0.3KG, this set is designed for easy transport and storage, perfect for van-lifers, campers, and minimal packers.
  • 8 Essential Spices – Comes with Cumin, Chilli Flakes, Curry Powder, Garlic, Paprika, Mixed Herbs, Salt & Pepper—all in fresh-sealed sachets ready to fill your refillable containers.
  • Durable, Refillable, & Eco-Friendly – Say goodbye to bulky spice jars! Our flip-top tic-tac style containers make refilling effortless and reduce waste
  • Adventure-Ready Design – The premium hard-proof case with a carabiner clip lets you securely attach it to your backpack, camper, or kitchen setup.
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Honey Spiced RumHoney Spiced Rum

The Spirit of Bruce Christopher – Honey Spiced Rum

Bruce was the third generation of the Christopher family to work Boro Farm on Tresco. Fishing off the North End, tending his flowers and cattle, rowing his beloved gig Czar or on a Coastguard shout, islanders knew a man as warm as the honey of the bees he kept.

This rum mimics that gentle spirit of sea and land into SC Dogs Honey Spiced Rum. At the first and only rum distillery on the Isles of Scilly, using pure Scillonian water and local ingredients grown on the island.

Handcrafted in small batches, aged and bottled on the farm, the lingering citrus notes of SC Dogs Honey Spiced Rum are balanced by just a hint of Tresco honey. Enjoy on its own, over ice or with your favourite mixer.

Here’s to the honest strength of Bruce Christopher (1949-2013) coastguard, farmer, rower and SC Dog.

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The Spirit of Capt’n Stevens – Vodka

Nearly a century ago Capt’n Stevens was born into the largest farming and fishing family on St. Martins, Isles of Scilly. Music and laughter followed Capt’n wherever he went. His sea shanties helped the winning gig Dolphin keep stroke. And after he married a Penzance girl and moved there Capt’n carried on singing, in the famous Mousehole Male Voice Choir.

Today, at the first and only distillery on St. Martins, the cheerful spirit of Capt’n Stevens has been infused into SC Dogs Vodka. Crafted in small batches using a double distillation process and bottled on the farm, SC Dogs Vodka is an authentically pure, clean spirit with a tang of the sea.

Each bottle is dedicated to the history of one the Isle of Scilly’s own sea dogs.

Here’s to Capt’n Stevens (1922-1996) – farmer, fisherman, singer and SC Dog.

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White RumWhite Rum

The Spirit of John Nance – White Rum

It’s a hundred nautical miles from the Isles of Scilly to the coast of France, across the unforgiving Atlantic swell. SC Dog Great Great Grandfather John Nance used to row there and back in the family pilot gig to bring cargoes of contraband rum and brandy back to the Isles of Scilly.

Today, at the first and only distillery on St. Martins, we’ve distilled that indomitable spirit into SC Dogs White Rum. Handcrafted in small batches and bottled on our farm, SC Dogs White Rum is a delicately balanced, silky smooth premium rum with a warm, rounded finish and a tang of the sea.

Each bottle is dedicated to the history of one the Isle of Scilly’s own sea dogs.

Here’s to John Nance (1797-1881) – farmer, rum smuggler and SC Dog

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Gold RumGold Rum

The Spirit of William Gibson – Gold Rum

Many a ship navigating the treacherous waters around the Isles of Scilly in the 1800s owed safe passage to the Master of the St. Martin’s pilot cutter. The son of a smuggler, William Gibson and his crew would put to sea whatever the weather. Their cutter the ‘Queen II’ now lies under the sand on Par beach, sometimes laid bare by big winter storms.

Like so many Scillonian sea dogs William was a hard-working farmer too. The land he farmed still provides the ingredients for SC Dogs rum, handcrafted in small batches using pure Scillonian water, aged and bottled at the first and only rum distillery on the Isles of Scilly.

SC Dogs Gold Rum glows with a rich, full-bodied yet complex smoothness. Enjoy on its own, over ice or with your favourite mixer.

Here’s to the selfless spirit of William Gibson (1839-1926) master mariner, farmer and SC Dog.

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The Story of England, Michael Wood

The Story of England, Michael Wood

The Story of England, Michael Wood
In “The Story of England Michael Wood” tells the extraordinary story of one English community over fifteen centuries, from the moment that the Roman Emperor Honorius sent his famous letter in 410 advising the English to look to their own defences to the village as it is today. The village of Kibworth in Leicestershire lies at the very centre of England. It has a church, some pubs, the Grand Union Canal, a First World War Memorial – and many centuries of recorded history …

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The SwanThe Swan

The Swan

Mentioned by Wordsworth in his poem “The Waggoner”, The Swan is tucked beneath the dramatic fells surrounding timeless Grasmere village in the Lake District. Perfectly placed to welcome walkers, outdoor lovers or for catching up with friends and family, discover The Swan in one of the loveliest spots in the Lakes.

The Swan is perfectly placed for exploring all the fabulous attractions that the Lake District National Park has to offer, with hills, fells, mountains, lakes and picturesque towns and villages such as Hawkshead, Ambleside, Windermere, Grasmere and Keswick all within easy reach.

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The Traveller’s Guide to Sacred Scotland, Marianna Lines

The Traveller’s Guide to Sacred Scotland, Marianna Lines

The Traveller’s Guide to Sacred Scotland: A Guide to Scotland’s Ancient Sites and Sacred Places, Marianna Lines
Scotland has a rich prehistory stretching from Neolithic times through the Bronze and Iron Ages. She has islands from the magnificent Orkneys and Shetlands to the Outer Hebrides and the Uists, the Isle of Skye and the Inner Hebrides. Each one is renowned for its ancient sanctity …

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The West Country, John Payne

The West Country, John Payne

The West Country, John Payne
The West Country in the Landscapes of the Imagination guide series; providing an in-depth cultural and account of some of the world’s most memorable and evocative landscapes. Presented as a cultural and literary guide, each title in the series explores the cultural history of a landscape, providing an overview of the area’s development from its earliest roots to the modern day. Particular emphasis is placed on the literary, poetic, architectural, cultural and historical elements that make up the landscape and each title is written and researched by an academic expert. An Epilogue offers suggestion for further reading and indices of literary, artistic and historical names and places and landmarks.

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The Wheatsheaf

The Wheatsheaf

Based in the beautiful village of Brigsteer in the Lake District National Park, the multi award-winning Wheatsheaf Inn is perfect for families, walkers, cyclists and dog owners.

At the foot of the peak of Scout Scar and surrounded by beautiful views across the Lyth Valley, this historic inn (dating back to 1762) has six cosy bedrooms and serves real ale and home-cooked food.

Just three miles from the busy town of Kendal but with a welcoming rural feel, the Wheatsheaf showcases the best of Cumbrian food and drink – from breakfast or morning coffee and cake, to light bites or pub classics served with style.

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