Jon, Sarah, Gordon and baby Sam at Camp Baron St Jean We thought this was going to be the last trip of the season. We stayed at Bank House Park opposite the Manifold Inn at Hulme End near Leek. Sarah and Jon spotted this site and we went with them and Sam for the Friday and Saturday night.
The weather stayed fine on the Friday then it went horrible on the Saturday and Jon rigged up a
ground sheet over our van as an impromptu awning. It was just the job. Well done that man.
We spent the day in Bakewell on Saturday, and of course sampled a bakewell pudding. It was a bit strange to tell you the truth. We all prefered a Mr Kipling bakewell tart but what do we know. When in Rome so as the Romans do, as they say. It was a shame it was tipping down as it is a pretty little place, with walks by the river, lots of gift shops and other places to have a look at.
Before we left on Sunday Gordon and I walked along the start of the Manifold Trail for a few minutes. It is definitely somewhere we would like to visit again. And as it is only just over an hour away from home we could easily go again for a night or two.
Highlights of the Weekend
No.1 - We'd like to thank the Baron (St Jean) for his assistance in making this a great trip.
No.2 - Teaching 9 month old baby Sam to clap along to the Addams Family theme tune!
No.3 - The pork pies from the local shop and Jon's Dovedale Blue cheese.
Bank House Park next to the Manifold river - The Manifold Inn across from the campsite
