Blenheim Palace Food Festival – Bank Holiday Weekend

The Blenheim Food Festival is a gastronomic weekend packed with engaging talks and demonstrations from celebrity and local chefs, as well as a multitude of family-friendly activities within the stunning grounds of the palace. This year’s superb line-up includes Raymond Blanc OBE (Mon 27th), Jean-Christophe Novelli (Sun 26th) and Celebrity… more

Plenty of dog friendly places in Shakespeare’s England!

Home to the world’s most famous playwright, majestic Castles, unique heritage, great theatre, culture and glorious gardens, Shakespeare’s England offers everything for a short break. With many families having pets and preferring to take their beloved dog away with them, Shakespeare’s England also offers a range of pet-friendly places to… more

Author’s new novel about life in a Chiltern village before the 60s

How can you pack for the journey of a lifetime? George Baxter has settled for a comfortable life, content as the years unfold predictably – until Win, his wife of twenty-six years, dies. With his loyal dog Monty by his side, George throws himself into his work as an antiques… more

Valentine’s Day with champagne at Malmaison off extended until 17 Feb!!

If music is the food of love, then our delicious Valentine’s menu hits all the right notes. From aged sharing chateaubriand to grilled lemon sole with cucumber butter, our talented Chez Mal chefs have created a concerto of flavour to feed your passion. Treat them to a cocktail per person,… more

Hotel du Vin – special Valentine’s Day offer

Enjoy a romantic getaway this Valentine’s with a luxurious room, 3 course meal, Champagne and breakfast for 2 from £196 Show the love this Valentine’s with a romantic night away. Dine on an exquisite three course sharing menu and a glass of Champagne. Retire to a luxurious room for the… more

A warm welcome, great food and gossip – a perfect lunch at Mr Hanbury’s Mason Arms

Whether its accommodation or food I have discovered there is nothing like a quintessential English pub – and by that, I mean a pub that manages to balance local traditions of real ales but is also passionate about delivering a great dining experience and value-for-money. One such place is the… more

Hotel du Vin special offer – £130 for room for 2 with dinner, breakfast and glass of wine!

Overnight stay, 3 course dinner, glass of wine and breakfast for 2 from £130 per room Enjoy a three course dinner from our Fixed Price menu, a glass of wine per person and an overnight stay in one of our luxurious rooms with Egyptian cotton that cries out to be… more