Archive for the 'Restaurants' Category

Amberley Castle

Thursday, April 5th, 2007

With 19 luxurious Suites all tastefully decorated as you would expect in a castle, why not try the Amberley Castle if looking for something a little different?
Set in the picturesque village of Amberley in the chalk South Downs, hidden away for 900 years, this luxurious, multi-award winning Country Castle Hotel and Restaurant ‘must be seen’ to appreciate this historical treasure.
Amberley Castle is licensed for civil marriages, or for a religious service, so perfect for your Fairytale wedding.
If you fancy some outdoor activites why not try the following, available at Amberley Castle, All-Weather Hard Tennis Court, Croquet Lawn, Romantic secluded treehouse, Mistletoe Lodge, Extensive Landscaped Gardens & Water gardens and an 18-Hole Professional Putting Course.

Amberley Castle
Amberley, nr. Arundel
West Sussex
BN18 9LT

Tel: +44 (0)1798 831992
Fax: +44 (0)1798 831998

Amberley Castle Hotel Travel
Amberley Castle Official Site

Moon & Sixpence

Tuesday, April 3rd, 2007

Set in the beautiful English Countryside Village of Hanwell in the outskirts of Banbury, this country pub is ideal for meals, or just a quiet drink.
Choose from the busy locals bar or a quieter drink in the cosy snug bar at the front of the pub.
Whether waliking or riding, you can stop off for a bite to eat, a chat and a refreshing drink.

The Moon & Sixpence
Main St
Hanwell
Banbury
Oxfordshire
OX17 1HW

Tel: 01295 730544
Fax: 01295 730147

Moon & Sixpence Official Site

Bedruthan Steps Hotel

Tuesday, March 27th, 2007

Set on the Cornish coastline, the Bedruthan Steps Hotel is a magical venue for your wedding. With a friendly team and local contacts, they will help you arrange the perfect wedding event. Only the best Cornish produce is used to create a mouth-watering award winning cuisine which can be designed by you and their head chef.
At the Bedruthan Steps Hotel there are a variety of Spa treatments to help you relax in time for your wedding. Complete with indoor and outdoor heated pools, sauna and aromatic steam which will suit your guests perfectly.
Bedruthan has OFSTED inspected children’s clubs and nurseries.
Also on the menu are family celebrations, social gatherings, anniversaries, christenings, bar mitzvahs and birthdays. Also holing a license for Civil Ceremonies.

Bedruthan Steps Hotel
Mawgan Porth
Cornwall
TR8 4BU

Tel: 01637 860555
Reservations: 01637 860860

Bedruthan Official Site

Cotswold House Hotel

Wednesday, March 21st, 2007

Situated in Chipping Campden, considered the most beautiful area in England, The Cotswold House Hotel has everything you have been looking for - tranquillity, sublime comfort, exceptional food - and some of the most beautiful landscape and sightseeing in England right on our doorstep. For a well deserved break, a business meeting or even planning your wedding venue, this is an ideal luxury retreat for any occaision. Complete with luxurious rooms - some equipped with hot tubs. The Hotel is renowned for its sublime dining facilities, with the finest locally sourced produce. Whether it be wholesome crusty breads, locally churned cheeses, home-reared meats, vegetables from the lush Vale of Evesham, or jams and preserves from small-scale artisan producers. Planning your wedding? The Cotswold House Hotel has wedding packages and even comes with a licence to hold civil ceremonies.

Cotswold House
Chipping Campden
Gloucestershire
GL55 6AN
Tel: +44 (0)1386 840330
Fax: +44 (0)1386 840310

Cotswold House Official Site

Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel

Tuesday, March 20th, 2007

Set in the beautiful Lake District, overlooking Lake Windermere, the Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel is one of the Lake Districts finest Hotels. Surrounded by acres of woodland and natural beauty, this hotel is an ideal retreat for those who appreciate a relaxed atmosphere. Complete with a Michelin Star restaurant and Spa for the more luxurious side of life. Many of the rooms come complete with breathtaking Lake views. For that extra special occaision choose the ‘Miss Potter Suite’ named appropriately after the 2007 film ”Miss Potter’. With RenĂ©e Zellweger as Beatrix Potter and co-starring Ewan McGregor.

Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel
Holbeck Lane
Windermere
Cumbria
LA23 1LU
Tel: +44 (0)15394 32375
Fax: +44 (0)15394 34743

Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel Official Site

The Chester Grosvenor and Spa

Monday, March 19th, 2007

Named after the family of the Duke of Westminster, the Chester Grosvenor and Spa dates back to 1865 and is one of a handfull of Hotels that has been awarded five AA Red stars and has also been awarded with a Gold Ribbon from the RAC in 2005. Situated in the North West of England, this Hotel has a five room spa which combines modern and traditional therapies, combined with its extensive cellar which holds 600 of the world’s finest wines. The Hotel is located in the centre of Historic Chester and close to the Roman Walls and Chester Cathedral.

The Chester Grosvenor and Spa
Eastgate,
Chester
CH1 1LT
Tel: +44 (0)1244 324024
Fax: +44 (0)1244 313246

The Chester Grosvenor Official Site

Danesfield House Hotel & Spa

Monday, March 19th, 2007

Built in 1899, Danesfield House is only 45 minutes from London and is ideal for a country leisure break. Set in 65 acres of beautiful grounds within the Chiltern Hills. It features an award winning luxury spa, swimming pool, zen studio and treatment rooms. Overlooking the River Thames it is ideal for visits to Henley and Marlow. It is also used as a wedding venue and for corporate events.

Danesfield House Hotel & Spa
Henley Road
Marlow-on-Thames
Buckinghamshire
SL7 2EY

Tel: +44 1628 891010
Fax: +44 1628 890408

Danesfield Official Site

Restaurant Gordon Ramsay

Friday, December 8th, 2006

Restaurant Gordon Ramsay offers an elegant, contemporary ambience combined with the finest in cusine.

Opened in 1998, this is Gordon’s first independently owned venture, it attained 3 Michelin Stars in 2001 which it retains today.

Restaurant Gordon Ramsay
68 Royal Hospital Road,
London
SW3 4HP
Tel: 020 7352 4441
Restaurant Gordon Ramsay

The Fat Duck

Friday, December 8th, 2006

Chef Heston Blumenthal founded The Fat Duck restaurant in 1995 in the former The Bell Pub in Bray, Berkshire, England. Described as a culinary alchemist for his innovative style of cuisine. Heston Blumenthal’s work researches the molecular compounds of dishes so to enable a greater understanding of taste and flavour.

Ten years on The Fat Duck was named by Restaurant magazine as the best restaurant in the world, and it came second in both 2004 and 2006. It was awarded it’s 3rd Michelin star in January 2004.

Bray is also home to The Waterside Inn restaurant.

The Fat Duck
High Street
Bray
Berkshire
SL6 2AQ
Tel : +44 (0) 1628 580 333
The Fat Duck Restaurant

Le Gavroche

Friday, December 8th, 2006

Opened in 1967 by brothers Michel and Albert Roux, Le Gavroche offers classic French cuisine and in 1982 was the UK’s first restaurant to gain 3 Michelin Stars.

After several years Michel left London to run The Waterside Inn in Bray.

Albert’s son, Michel Roux Jnr took over the kitchen in 1991 and remains the current head chef, and the restaurant currently holds 2 Michelin Stars amongst other prestigious awards.

Le Gavroche
43 Upper Brook Street
Mayfair
London
W1K 7QR
Tel: 020 7408 0881
Le Gavroche Website