“Why’s this called the Julio Suite?” he asked. “Well Freddie, it’s named after a famous international singer,” I told him. “If you keep singing, I’m not promising anything, but maybe I’ll name a toolshed after you…” He called me a bastard.

Like mushrooms after a rainstorm, culinary pop-ups have been a fun addition to the Pikes programming this autumn. The delightful Gemma Ogston – a plant-based chef, celebrated author, self-confessed mushroom enthusiast and owner of Gem’s Wholesome Kitchen – will be popping up in Pamelas to host a half-day workshop dubbed The Magical World of Mushrooms.

Don’t just take our word for it when it comes to the love of Pikes – our guests do the best spruiking on earth!