October 21, 2009 at 8:21 am (5* Hotels, Castle stay, Good Gastronomy, Luxury travel, Michelin Star Restaurants, Rural Hotel, Scotland, Sport Events, Urban Hotels, Wedding Destination)
Rocco Forte’s, The Balmoral in Edinburgh and Gleneagles resort are promoting a Taste of Scotland package this autumn. For “a true Scottish gourmet experience.” stay for two-nights in each hotel.
At The Balmoral a complimentary upgrade to an Executive Room plus a bottle of Bollinger on ice, is combined with dinner in number one the Michelin-starred restaurant.
At Gleneagles you’ll get an Estate Room and the stay includes a whisky tasting for two and dinner at the two Michelin-starred Andrew Fairlie restaurant.
This Scottish gourmet package costs $1,967 for two people for four nights, two nights at each hotel, valid from from October 1 - December 22, 2009.
It includes the number one tasting menu, dinner at Andrew Fairlie, full Scottish breakfast daily, a bottle of Bollinger upon arrival at The Balmoral, whisky tasting for two at Gleneagles and room upgrades.
The Balmoral Hotel, Edinburgh
The 5* Balmoral Hotel is in the heart of Edinburgh in the main shopping area and next to Waverley Station.
Edinburgh International Airport is just 25 minutes by car from the hotel.
Gleneagles
Gleneagles sits in 850 acres of Perthshire countryside and is home to three of the top Scottish Championship Golf Courses and a wide range of outdoor leisure activities.
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July 29, 2009 at 7:50 am (Good Gastronomy, London, Luxury Gifts, Luxury travel)
A unique dining experience is on offer this Autumn, the elegant surroundings of the Orient Express will take you on a dining tour. Taking place on September 10, October 29, and November 14 2009, the British Pullman train will be leaving London’s Victoria Station at 7:30 p.m. and returns at 11 p.m.
The seasonal five-course menu accompanied by fine wines selected by the sommelier, will offering selections such as Organic Welsh Salt Marsh Lamb with a Pomegranate Jus and Smoked Devonshire Caramelized Apple with Truffled Welsh Rarebit.
Limited to 90 guests prices for this unusual dining out tour start at around £400. For more details go to www.orient-express.com.
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October 17, 2008 at 11:07 am (Accommodation, Good Gastronomy, Lists)
The editor of the Mr & Mrs Smith guides, Rufus Purdy has picked ten British hotels that offer great gastronomy.
The Peacock at Rowsley, Peak District, England
Pool House, Wester Ross, Scotland
Tuddenham Mill, Suffolk, England
Whatley Manor, Cotswolds, England
The Wheatsheaf, Northeast Somerset, England
Gidleigh Park, Devon, England
Hipping Hall, Lake District, England
Hurst House on the Marsh, Carmarthen Bay, Wales
The Miller of Mansfield, Berkshire, England
Chewton Glen, Hampshire, England
For more information on these hotels, to book or to see other hotels in the collection see the Mr & Mrs Smith website.
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October 3, 2008 at 9:31 am (Devon, Good Gastronomy, Michelin Star Restaurants, Romantic Hotels, Rural Hotel, Wedding Destination)
Last month I stayed at Combe House, winner of – The Small Hotel of the Year 2008 – South West Tourism Award, AA Inspectors Choice Hotel, Michelin Rising Star – 2007 & 2008 and there’s more….
What can I add to all those accolades except that they are definately deserved.
Combe House is in a gorgeous location just 2 miles from Honiton on the edge of the Saxon village of Gittisham – an unspoilt time-warped hamlet of thatch and cob cottages, Norman church and a gurgling stream approached by a dark tunnel of ancient gnarled beech trees.
Take the long and winding drive from the village, across the estate lawns, you’ll have your first glimpse of the charming Elizabethan Manor that anticipates your arrival. Step into the Great Hall with a crackling log fire and dark wooden panelling and you’ll feel as if you’re visiting friends. A welcome exists that is more than people. The house itself welcomes you into the past with ancestral portraits, into the present with home comforts and into the future because you will want to return.
Visit Combe House for a night, a week or for afternoon tea, lunch or dinner and you won’t be disappointed. The two master chefs of Great Britain source everything locally and produce their own preserves, bread and use the produce of Combe House vegetable garden in their contemporary British cuisine.
Combe House is licensed for civil marriage ceremonies and may be reserved exclusively for weddings and house parties. There is also a private thatched-cottage for two that could be a wedding night, honeymoon destination or just a peaceful, relaxing and romantic getaway.
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September 29, 2008 at 9:44 am (Berkshire, Good Gastronomy, Michelin Star Restaurants)
Tags: Michelin Star Restaurants, Michlin 3 star Restaurant UK
The Fat Duck has had a good year as far as awards go, the list so far for 2008 is:
- Good Food Guide accreditation 10/10. Best Restaurant in the UK Good Food Guide 2008
- Second Best Restaurant In The World awarded by the Restaurant Magazines International Academy
- 50 Best Restaurants in the World Awards 2008
- BAFTA nomination in the Features category “Heston Blumenthal: In Search of Perfection” British Academy Television Awards 2008
And of course it has kept its 3 Michelin stars rating.
Heston Blumenthal received an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science in 2006 by The University of Reading for his dedicated research and commitment to the exploration of culinary science.
The Fat Duck, Bray
The unpretentious outside of the restaurant is repeated inside with a fairly innocuous unnotable decor in the two down-stairs rooms of this terrace cottage.
But the food…. I had the (many many courses) tasting menu and it was incredible. A taste sensation and visual theatre performance.
I’ll give you just a taster from my Sept 2008 menu:
- Jelly of Quail, Langoustine Cream,Parfait of Foie Gras
- Snail Porridge, Jabugo Ham, Shaved Fennel
- Salmon Poached in Liquorice Gel, Artichoke, Vanilla Mayonnaise and “Manni” Olive Oil
- Mango and Douglas Fir Puree, Bavarois of Lychee and Mango, Blackcurrant Sorbet
- Nitro-scrambled Egg and Bacon Ice Cream
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