Elvet & Bailey

Came across this treasure the other week - what a wonderful place! The owners, Mark & Anna, are absolutely lovely and are both craftspeople as well as entrepreneurs, giving other artisans the opportunity to sell their work in the shop. I was so impressed by how much they have achieved through the hardest of times, having started work on the shop just as the pandemic lockdowns were declared, so their progress was interrupted several times. The selection of handcrafted local gifts is great, and there are short biographies of the maker along with business cards, which is helpful if you love what you see, but don't have a particular gift occasion in mind at the time. I ended up coming out with more treats for myself than gifts for others! I'm looking forward to attending some of the craft workshops that they organise too - will definitely be visiting the shop plenty!

If I could give more than 5* I would... WOW what an amazing hidden gem and so pleased I happened across it today. Wonderfully set out store, you truly do not know where to begin, with colourful displays from an abundance of talented local entrepreneurs and definitely a MUST visit. Hats off to Mark and Anna for such a wonderful creation and at a time when we were all in the midst of the Pandemic. Absolutely something for everyone from some amazing artwork, pottery, soaps, bespoke jewellery and woodwork which can be personalised (particularly liked the idea of the Memory boxes) to beautiful hand knits and that is not all, they have also gone to the trouble of organising some amazing Workshops from Calligraphy, Macrame, Landscape Lino, Paper Quilling to Silver Textured Ring making... has to be something for everyone there. So DO pop along and lend your support, they do amazing work in supporting a variety of charities and the local community. Mark and colleagues are welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable. I will certainly be a regular visitor and signed up to some of the Workshops... why not give some a try yourself.

What a fantastic place this is. So many wonderful, unique products supporting local businesses, I was spoilt for choice. I went in looking for ideas and came out with everything I needed for wedding and christening gifts. The personalised gift range they do is so good, Mark was great helping me choose what I wanted. I also now have lots of ideas for future presents I can buy for family and friends.It was great to find out they support The Solan Connor Fawcett Cancer Family Trust, a local charity I volunteer for.The shop itself is beautifully laid out and I love the decor. Highly recommend going in and having a look around, you will no doubt find something to buy!

Excellent shop for all local hand crafted goodies and amazing art work great for gifts or treats for yourself