LINKS PAGE
This page contains links to other web sites that may be of interest to you. It also contains information relating to establishments that I personally recommend having provided good service on my visit.
Web Site Links
The Columbia Hotel http://www.columbia-hotel.co.uk
Jason Rodhouse. Railways http://jasonrodhouse.fotopic.net/
Geoff's Web Site about Whitby, Yorkshire http://whitby-yorkshire.co.uk
John & Peter (The Twins)  http://www.2ofme.co.uk
Alex Hurd - PM Video. Railways http://www.pmvideo.co.uk
   
   
 

Recommended Accommodation & Eating Establishments
                                

Please note that the listings below are shown in good faith. When we visited the establishments we were very satisfied with the quality and service.     

               The Stables Restaurant, Balloch. West Dunbartonshire

We make a point of visiting this restaurant every time we holiday in this area. The menu offers a very wide selection of delicious dishes from steak to chicken on a bed of haggis. You will probably find dishes here that are not available elsewhere. The restaurant is very close to the southern tip of Loch Lomond

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The Columbia Hotel, Wellingborough, Northants

The Columbia Hotel is situated on Northampton Road Wellingborough and it is my favourite haunt for something to eat or drink. It is very friendly and offers fine food and comfortable rooms. The proprietors, Brian and Pauline Parkin are very safety-conscious so the hotel has a full fire safety certificate

The most recent special event was 'Trafalgar Night'  (see pictures below)

By the way ..... the breakfasts that are served, are really good.   .....Very highly recommended.

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The Thai Garden. Bridge Street. Rothwell. Northants

This restaurant is 'Finger licking good'  . They do provide chopsticks but I prefer to use my fingers.  Food always seems to taste better this way to me.

The Thai Garden is excellent for service, choice, friendliness, quality of food and presentation. There is ample parking opposite the restaurant

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The Cherry Tree Inn. Great Houghton. Northants

A lovely warm stylish atmosphere with friendly attentive staff is on offer when you visit this inn. The presentation and quality of the food is first class. There is a very good choice of menus for lunch or evening dinner accompanied by fine wines. Prices are reasonable and car parking is available.

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Woodcombe Lodges, Minehead, Somerset

My friend Ernie and I have stayed at this site on two occasions. Our 2006 visit was cold and quite wet at times. We found the lodges warm and welcoming on our arrival. We can assure you that you will not be disappointed if you choose to stay here.

http://www.woodcombelodges.co.uk

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The Stags Head, Maidwell, Northants

The Stags Head is on the A508 Northampton to Market Harborough road. Our party of six persons booked a table for lunchtime on the Sunday prior to Christmas. We ordered a starter and main course from the main menu. ( There is also a daily blackboard choice ) The food was freshly prepared and was well worth the little time we had to wait. The staff were very obliging and we will  be visiting the pub again that's for sure

By the way ..... There is ample car parking

                                    

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The  Griffins Head, Mears Ashby. Northants

For a very nice meal in lovely surroundings visit The Griffins Head. The food is good, the atmosphere is pleasant, the staff are attentive and friendly. The village of Mears Ashby is beautiful and well worth a wander. If your not hungry, take a village walk then call in for a drink. There is a fair sized car park to the rear.

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Hobsons Choice A509/A14 Junction. Kettering Northants

Now here we have a real family eating house. Lovely atmosphere, friendly staff and excellent value for money. We visit here as a family with age range from 2 months to 71 years and everyone is made to feel welcome. Close by is a cinema and there is ample parking.

I recommend you try the Gammon Steak meal ( see picture ) A great choice of meals at two for a tenner and some nice wines from £9 bottle.

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The Priory, Top Wilby Roundabout. Wellingborough. Northants

Now here we have another real family eating house. Lovely atmosphere, friendly staff and excellent value for money. We visit here as a family with age range from 2 months to 71 years and everyone is made to feel welcome. There is ample parking.

I recommend you try the Cumberland Bangers and Mash in a large Yorkshire pudding  ( see picture ) A great choice of meals at two for £12 and some nice wines from £9 bottle.

 

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The Griffin. Higham Ferrers. Northants

My friend Brian and I visited this establishment on a Monday lunchtime. Upon entering we found the bars very attractive and the young lady at the bar greeted us with a cheerful 'hello'. The restaurant was equally attractive with nicely set tables and comfortable seating.

The waitress was very friendly with a lovely smile and promptly presented us with the menus. I fancied fish and with a little help from our waitress chose Mullet. Brian had the Lamb. You can see how the dishes were presented by looking at the pictures, there were also buttered new potatoes.

This is a quality place to eat with good food, friendly helpful staff (including the chef) in a relaxing atmosphere. Will we visit again ? you bet we will.

                                                        

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                                                 The Holiday Inn. Corby. Northants

I was taken here for a 71st Birthday Treat. Sure was a nice treat. A straight forward Sunday Lunch Carvery. We all had three courses and the food was expertly prepared and presented. The staff were very pleasant and caring and made sure that we were contented with our food. My birthday surprise was very nice. Thankyou to my family.

The Holiday Inn is on the corner of  Stamford Road and Geddington Road, Corby

                                   

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                                                  The Worlds End, Ecton. Northants

I have very happy memories from over forty years ago, for it was at this little pub that June and I got engaged. Over the past years it has been extensively modernised and enlarged. We have dined here three times in the past two months and the food has been excellent on each visit, The presentation is very nice and the staff are very friendly and helpfull.

                                    

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                                    The Tamar Belle Railway Holiday and Heritage Site

Now here is something completely different. Stay in restored railway carriages on a bed and breakfast basis or self catering. We have stayed here on two occasions and really enjoyed it.

The coaches have their own platform where you can sit and watch the trains go by while you enjoy a glass of wine or a beer. When no train is near enjoy the peace and quite of the Devon countryside and listen to the birds.

Go to www.tamarbelle.co.uk or Telephone Chris on 01822840044.

              

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                                          The Olde Plough Inn. Bere Ferrers. Devon

Whilst staying at The Tamar Belle (above) we enjoy an excellent evening meal at this Inn. Bere Ferrers is on the peninsular reaching out to the River Tavy and River Tamar. There are lots of lovely country walks in the area and when you arrive back at the village you can quench your thirst and satisfy your tummy.

                                                     Telephone  01822 840358

                                               

                                 

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