A good selection of newspapers is available for general consumption; however there are also small piles of tempting books spilling down the stairs from the literary haven above. Don’t be shy, you are positively encouraged to pick up the nearest offering whilst sipping on your drink or nibbling a sandwich – it’s very easy to loose track of time in this place!

Now if we are getting onto the subject of tearing yourself away, we better move onto the impossible task that will face you once you ascend the winding staircase and enter into the domain of Bosorne Books.

The groaning bookcases strain under the weight of the tomes they house. The subject matters are wide and comprehensive and mainly tend to steer away from paperback fiction. Whether your interest is steam railways or poetry penned by one of the greats, you are sure to find something to spark your interest amongst the thousands of books on display. The temptation to sit crossed legged on the floor and allow yourself to be temporarily transported is compelling, although the aromas wafting from below can entice you to indulge in yet another homemade culinary delight.