On my way back from my walk around Grimwith Reservoir, I really fancied a drink and an ice cream. I'd seen how busy Grassington was, so I decided to stop in the much smaller village of Hebden (not to be confused with Hebden Bridge, which is miles away in Calderdale!) It's a pretty village, now a conservation area, with houses clustered around a stream that runs down to join the River Wharfe. For a tiny village it has a lot of amenities: a hotel, a pub and a tearoom, not to mention the small church and a chapel.
Happily the tearoom was really lovely, with lots of seating outside in pleasant gardens. It is housed in what was formerly the village primary school. (I suppose any children in the village are now bussed to school in Grassington.) The tearoom was really well-organised to cope with the COVID situation, with well-spaced tables, plenty of hand sanitiser and other measures - so that it all felt very clean and safe. I really enjoyed my drink and ice-cream.
Sounds a lovely little village. Like out of a story book.Glad you could safely have a drink and ice cream.
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ReplyDeleteIt all looks so lovely!
ReplyDeleteHow very pretty. Such a lovely setting.
ReplyDeleteThe church is a beauty.
ReplyDeleteYou did find quite a refreshing stop and who wouldn't like ice cream after a walk about.
ReplyDeleteNow I am left to wonder what kind of ice cream you got. Part of me thinks it would be a straightforward flavor like vanilla, but I think you have surprises in your make-up, too, so I am going for some kind of mixed flavor like butter pecan or mint chocolate chip.
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