The variety is rather wide but there is one thing in particular that brings all these pieces…read moretogether. Class and sophistication. There is an essence of quality that oozes out of every piece found in Frances Pilley, whose wares are both imported and supplied locally by reputable artisans. The brands include Reiss enamelware, Johnstons lambs wool throws, Tade Syrian soap, Libeco Lagae linen, La Cie des Provence body products and Place des Lices perfumes. The prices are little extravagant, but if you're finding the 'roughing it' of the caravan park and the hot sun of the country a little much this is a pleasant escape for twenty minutes or so.

Shop looks lovely, well set out and clean. But that is where it ends, the owners are so rude I seen…read morehow they spoke to and about the service people they employed I ended up walking out. I do not do business with people like that.

There is the most amazing Pinocchio puppet in the front window, stained wood and turned, as if a…read morebreeze has twisted him away from the shop front to look inside. How do you say no to an invitation like that? Inside I discover the most amazing place to visit. Full of the wide range of traditional, quirky and the unusual goods under the 'toy' moniker, this establishment, while only opening in 2000, stocks the most amazing and often collectable pieces around Be your passion dolls - the Russians, the Kokeshi, and a wide range from Europe on offer. Be your passion Bears - the Steiff, 125 years old and counting Be your passion Thomas the tank engine - all his bits are here! Along with these you'll find those magical clockwork and spinning tin toys you see in old school mags, that maybe your parents used to own. The people found behind the counter are just as mad about the toys as you are - they'd have to be to survive in a place like this - so ask away if you can touch and play!