having been brought up in a small village (although not as small as West Witton) and now being a resident of the thriving metropolis that is Birmingham, i can say with some knowledge that a good village shop is a necessity in a village like this.
The couple that run the shop are originally from Leeds and have swapped the hustle and bustle for this beautiful village because of their love for the area. I confess that i am writing this review some weeks after our holiday in West Witton and , im ashamed to say, that i cant remember the chaps name that runs this shop - but my, this man knows EVERYTHING. he was incredibly helpful, pointing us int he direction of places to visit, pubs and restaurants to go to. Incredibly lovely and helpful (as ive said on another review for a business in North Yorkshire - they are the friendliest people on the planet - dont argue as you wont win this!)
The shop is small but perfectly formed, selling locally made bread, scotch eggs (oh my, they are awesome), cakes and pies as well as papers and usual provisions. There is also a little tea room next door where i sat one day and had tea and a hot buttered tea-cake (not my usual thing at all, but it was lovely). The nice thing about being in the tea room (i visited on my own whilst the menfolk were doing menfolk things) was the quiet - i was left to enjoy my paper in peace - i could have talked to the shop owner if i had wanted to but he seemed to respect my need for quiet! There is also an array of books to peruse in the tea room as well as local art and bits and bobs.
West Witton is lucky to have a shop like this - i wish my local Spar shop was as nice!! read more