Well I promised a report back on my visit to
The Old Dairy, a concept store in Ford, Northumberland so here it is. On approaching
The Old Dairy you could be forgiven for thinking it wasn't very big. Well I couldn't have been more wrong - it is HUGE! The stunning views hit you right in the face as soon as you step into the grounds.
They even have a huge high chair if you want an even better view.
First things first, lunch at the champagne bar which is a quirky bar made up of pieces of granite and marble. No I didn't have champagne as I was driving.
Taking in the view you notice a sign pointing you to the Salvage Yard full of quirky architectural pieces.
Inside you are greeted by this huge speciman which is apparantley the largest breed of cattle in the world.
I can't show how huge this place is as it has all been fashioned from old barns and cattle sheds which have the individual stalls, that housed the dairy cows, now turned into individual vintage shops.
The original hay mangers are still insitu and hold a myriad of vintage goodies. This one housed a spider.
Stairs that lead up to the hayloft are filled with more vintage pieces.
As if this isn't enough on exiting the barns you find a retro caravan filled with quirky gifts.
And just as I was getting back in the car I noticed another building
that had been turned into a handmade kitchen shop.
Now this is what I call a concept store. The couple that own it are friendly and ever so helpful and are rightly proud of the idea they brought back from a trip to Antwerp.
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It is a fab place to visit. In fact, we usually make a day of driving up, stopping at Powburn Antiques on the way (2 shops there), park at Etal (pub lunch), walk to Ford. There is a great little antique book shop (John Marrin Rare Books) near the Old Forge which is also an antiques shop. Finishing at the Old Dairy for more antiques and lovely tea and cakes. Must visit again soon.
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