The Luxury Travel Directory

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 Renée 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

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

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 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

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

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

Situated on the banks of the River Thames in Bray, Berkshire. The Waterside Inn offers 3 Star Michelin cuisine and a relaxing and tranquil retreat.

Founded by brothers Michel and Albert Roux after the success of Le Gavroche and is currently run by Michel’s son, Alain. It was listed in the top twenty of Restaurant magazine’s 2005 survey of the UK’s best restaurants.

The Waterside Inn
Ferry Road
Bray
Berkshire
SL6 2AT

Tel:+44 (0)1628 620691
Fax:+44 (0)1628 784710

Waterside Inn Website

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

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

San Lorenzo’s Knightsbridge restaurant has attained an enviable reputation as one of the places to eat in London.

22 Beauchamp Place, London, SW3 1NH
Telephone: 020 7584 1074
San Lorenzo Restaurant