Archive for November, 2006

Acorn House Restaurant

Wednesday, November 22nd, 2006

London’s first truly eco-friendly training restaurant, Acorn House is set to alter the image of the restaurant industry.

With fresh seasonal menus, a dedication to healthy eating, environmental responsibility and a premium, glamorous appeal, this revolutionary and pioneering new concept offers a unique dining experience in London’s Kings Cross.

Acorn House
69 Swinton Street,
London
WC1X 9NT
Tel: 020 7812 1842
Acorn House Website

Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park

Wednesday, November 22nd, 2006

The Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park is situated in Knightsbridge, London. Perfectly poised for shopping, the Mandarin Oriental backs onto Hyde Park. So this large, 223 suite, luxury hotel is ideally located for a spot of London sightseeing with many famous London icons on it’s doorstep.

Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park London
66 Knightsbridge
London
England
UK
SW1X 7LA
Tel:+44 (0)20 7235 2000
Mandarin Oriental Website

The Butchers Arms

Wednesday, November 15th, 2006

Situated in the village of Priors Hardwick, Warwickshire, this Portugese restaurant offers a lovely warm welcome and the finest cuisine and wines.

Full of character and set in a 14th century alehouse, where soldiers once drank on the eve of the Battle of Edgehill in 1642.

Period features, nooks and crannies, a lovely garden and signed photographs of celebrity diners help give the Butchers Arms Restaurant it’s special atmosphere. The art on show in the restroom also helps make dining at the Butchers Arms a pleasant and memorable occasion.

The Butchers Arms
Church End,
Priors Hardwick,
Southam.
Warwickshire.
CV47 7SN.

Telephone: 01327 260504
Website

Grosvenor House, London

Wednesday, November 15th, 2006

Positioned in Mayfair, overlooking Hyde Park, Grosvenor House is well situated for some London sightseeing and a spot of retail therapy. With a classic British character, this large five star hotel has 374 rooms, 72 suites over 8 floors and 33 meeting rooms.

Grosvenor House
Park Lane
London,
W1K7TN
United Kingdom

Phone: 44 207 4996363
Fax: 44 207 4933341
Official Site

City Inn Westminster

Monday, November 13th, 2006

London’s largest new hotel in 40 years opened in 2003. With an award winning design it has become a favourite for business travellers in particular. It features 18inch thick walls to help you get a good nights rest and a minimal feel but making good use of natural light.

City Inn Westminster,
30 John Islip Street,
London SW1P 4DD
Tel: 020 7630 1000
Fax: 0207 233 7575
Website: City Inn Westminster

Fifty London

Wednesday, November 8th, 2006

A private members club situated in St James’s, Piccadily. Once frequented by the Duke of Wellington and the notorious Count D’Orsay the club became known as “the Ascot of gambling” or “the most talked about gambling hall in the most talked about street in the most talked about city in the world.”

Fifty London
50 St James’s Street
London
SW1A 1JT

Tel: 0870 415 5050
Website: Fifty London

Chiltern Valley Winery and Brewery

Wednesday, November 8th, 2006

Chiltern Valley Wines planted their first vines on the slopes of the Chiltern Hills in 1982. Surrounded by beech woodland and overlooking the beautiful Hambledon Valley near Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire.

They produce a fine range of award winning wines and also arrange brewery and winery tours as well as tasting.

Chiltern Valley Winery and Brewery
Old Luxters Vineyard, Hambledon
Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire RG9 6JW
Tel: 01491 638330 Fax: 01491 638645
www.chilternvalley.co.uk