The Fox Inn, Great Barrington, Oxfordshire

The Fox Inn is set on the banks of the River Windrush in a designated area of outstanding natural beauty and most people’s idea of a quintessential English pub. My visit was on a Sunday evening following an afternoon at a place of contrasting culture Bicester Village. So after leaving … more

The Mash Inn, Radnage, Buckinghamshire

When I was invited to the Mash Inn – I naturally thought its name referred to potatoes…and looked forward to seeing the potato menu. But I was later to find out that there is a Mr Mash, who has transformed a run-down coaching inn built in 1745 into a boutique … more

Five Arrows Hotel, Waddesdon

Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild built the Five Arrows Hotel near the gates of the main House, to accommodate the craftsmen and architects working on the Manor. Today, the hotel retains much of its original character and charm. There are 16 guest suites, each individually designed and named after various Rothschild … more

Welcombe Hotel Spa and Golf Club 4*: Review

Welcombe Hotel Spa and Golf Club Warwick Road Stratford-upon-Avon Warwickshire CV37 0NR T: + 44 (0) 1789 295252 E: welcombe@menzieshotels.co.uk   This hotel is a 10-minute taxi-ride from Stratford-upon-Avon station and near to the Shakespeare Country sites and the fascinating town of Warwick and its castle. The driveway entrance is … more

The Arden Hotel

Located in the heart of historic Stratford-upon-Avon, directly opposite the world-renowned Royal Shakespeare Company Theatres, the Arden Hotel has undergone a multi-million pound refurbishment to create an elegant and sophisticated 45-bedroom luxury hotel. The beautifully renovated Arden boasts the chic Waterside Brasserie, stylish Champagne Bar and spacious suites with fabulous views over the … more