I had been filming at Beacon Ring Hillfort (owned by Clwyd Powys Archaeological Trust) on Long Mountain above Welshpool for a programme for S4C with presenter Gareth Potter about the Welsh Borders and once we had finished I made a beeline for St Michael's Church, Forden to enjoy that wonderful east window by William Morris & Co. Once that was done and enjoyed it was time for a 'panad' so I headed up to Montgomery, 4 miles up the road, parked in the wonderful square and headed into Castle Kitchen. Part cafe / part shop and with garden seating outdoors.
What can I say - friendly staff - absolutely brilliant - it was a real 'teashop' vibe, people chatting, everybody smiling - healthy banter - almost Midsomer (without the murders). I ordered a pot of tea and then got tempted to the scone and jam.
The scone arrives warm - all homemade - and it is good no doubt about that. I pay the price - my gluten intolerance won't have it any more. Shame really as I wish I could indulge once in a while ......
....... still for everybody else - go for it - indulge and enjoy.
En route:
Beacon Ring hillfort with Gareth Potter filming for S4C
William Morris & Co, east window St Michael's Forden
St Nicholas Church, Montgomery from the castle
Montgomery Castle
Offa's Dyke between Montgomery and Chirbury
Castle Kitchen is excellent. We are the people in your photograph being served by the irrepressible Alice.
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Castle Kitchen is excellent. We are the people in your photograph being served by the irrepressible Alice.
ReplyDeleteMerv and Nick.