Posted by Ruth Miller on Wed 12th December 2007 at 06:03 PM, Filed in Hotels
The renowned Rectory Hotel in Malmesbury, England, has long been a trendy retreat to explore the Cotswold’s from. But if you like traditional English Ales and organic food as a combination then you may want to try out the Rectory’s new venture called “The Potting Shed”.
Branded as a progressive gastro pub The Potting Shed will feature organic and locally sourced produce.
The Rectory say:
“The pub situated 200 yards across the road from the Hotel in the village of Crudwell, will follow the same philosophy as the hotel of providing quality seasonal British Produce. It will mark the rebirth of the traditional British Dining Pub, moving away from the ‘over done’ gastropub, focussing on the things that really matter: namely great beers on tap, a concise and interesting wine list and of course fantastic food.
Our passion for locally sourced seasonal produce will with this venture take a leap forward as we are developing a large vegetable garden in the land at the back of the pub where we will grow our own organic seasonal vegetables and herbs for use in the pub, hotel & shop in Cirencester.
The Potting Shed pub will be open seven days a week and will also have a private dining room for up to 12 guests, there will be space on our lawns to the rear of the pub to erect marquees should you be searching for a venue for a larger event.
We’ve put together an exciting Opening Menu that combines a ‘Best of British’ selection using great locally sourced and seasonal winter produce.”
The food, drink and ambience are great. Perfect for a pit stop in the Cotswolds…
Posted by Ruth Miller on Mon 10th December 2007 at 03:30 PM, Filed in Hotels
Zanzibar has been favourably described as Africa’s version of Ibiza. But now it’s gone one step further with the opening of uber chic Z Hotel. The styling is “designer” featuring furniture by Philippe Starck and in room luxuries that include Nintendo Wii consoles.
The Z Hotel say:
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Posted by Ruth Miller on Thu 6th December 2007 at 03:02 PM, Filed in Hotels
One of the must visit hotels in New York has to be the world famous Plaza Hotel. I accidentally stumbled into the Plaza a few years back and had the finest breakfast for many a year. Eggs benedict and coffee - delicious.
Made famous in films such as Scent of a Woman and The Great Gatsby - The Plaza Hotel reopens in January 2008 after a two year £200m renovation program.
Improvements include:
• New York’s biggest bedrooms.
• Hot and cold running butlers.
• A gymnasium by Radu - whose clients include Cindy Crawford.
• 24 carat gold plated sinks and taps.
Posted by Ruth Miller on Thu 6th December 2007 at 02:49 PM, Filed in Hotels
One of the UK’s most historic and beautiful towns is Lavenham in Suffolk. Teaming with history and ancient architecture Lavenham really is a piece of old England suspended in time.
If you visit Lavenham there really is no where better to stay than the The Swan Hotel.
It’s pedigree is rooted firmly in Lavenham’s heritage of a thriving wool trade. The hotel includes beautiful features which include ancient beams, medieval wall paintings and inglenook fireplaces.
Double bedrooms and rooms including four poster beds are quaintly named after Suffolk villages.
The cuisine is excellent with the restaurant enjoying two rosette status.
The Swan includes a glorious medieval courtyard, garden and minstrel’s gallery for those wanting to celebrate their nuptials.
We all know how spectacular the scenery in Switzerland can be - therefore where better to get hold of some guaranteed powder. Jungfrau a domineering mountain reaching up 4,000 meters could be just the place for a spot of Christmas skiing - and includes some of the most breathtaking views in the Alps.
Basing yourself at Grindelwald, which is one of the best equipped resorts in the area - you can enjoy toboggan runs, one of which winds beneath the Eiger, skating, cross country skiing and snow shoeing.
It’s very unlikely that you will be lacking snow at these sorts of altitudes - but if fresh powder does become thin on the ground you can always take a train to Europe’s highest railway station, situated at 3,454 metres.
Discounts are usually offered in Autumn with something like the four star Hotel Scheizerhorf costing around £1,457 ($3,000) per person half board.
