Friday was quite dry but cool and cloudy at our peak district cottages.  Two cottages out with one back in and one cleaner up.  Went with friend (and Chris) to Buxton and had lunch.  We made a diversion on the way back to call in at the Chatsworth Garden Centre with Chatsworth House a beacon of brightness in the gloomy afternoon.  We also noted that there is some minor flooding in the area, notably Ashford in the Water, and river levels could still rise further.  When Andrew moved the cows into our eight acre field later in the day even he had to admit he has seen enough rain now.  That’s a first!  Later in the afternoon I ironed the curtains I had washed and hung them back up.  Guests arrived about 7pm having been delayed on the motorway.   Saturday was similar to Friday weather wise but a little windier with a couple of light showers later in the afternoon.  Two cottages out with three back in and one cleaner up.  Saturday was also Farmers Market and for the first time a Bakewell Food Festival was taking place in town with stalls dotted around and events happening at such venues as the Rutland Arms.  Took friend with me to Bakewell and came back with empty purse and full bags (and full stomachs) with all the samples at the Food Festival.  At least it stayed dry and I hope it was a success, there were certainly plenty of people around.  Friend left after a late coffee and I checked cottages before arrivals.  Two cottages arrived about 4pm, both have been before, and one arrived about 5pm.  After a few days respite a wet day is forecast for Sunday but a better day is promised for Monday.