Relaxing vibes at Pennyhill Park and Spa
A masterclass in rest, relaxation, spa, sun & decadence from the girls & I at Pennyhill Park and Spa, Surrey.
A masterclass in rest, relaxation, spa, sun & decadence from the girls & I at Pennyhill Park and Spa, Surrey.
Coworth Park is a luxury country estate in Ascot, the Dorchester’s country pad. We take the sprog there to spend the weekend, read on to see what we got up to!
Do you have a ‘list’? That seemingly never ending list of all those amazing places to eat out in London – those pop-ups and new openings and more trends that you shake a finger at.
But what about those of the old school? Those steady places that will always be there, quietly rocking away and blowing your socks off while nobody is watching. Those are the ones you really ought to be watching and Pied a Terre is pretty high on that list.
White sands and glittering turquoise seas are some of the first things that come to mind when you picture a Caribbean holiday and landing into St Lucia, your dreams become a reality. The island’s beaches are all open to the public, even if there’s a resort nestled on the beach and because of this, access…
“We’re going on a baby-moon”, I exclaim excitedly to friends. Simultaneously, the husband is telling friends “We’re going to watch England test cricket in the Caribbean”. We exchange incredulous looks – how can two people going on the same trip be taking such different holidays? I’m thinking sun, sea, sand, virgin cocktails and the husband…
You’ve now heard me talk about Raymond Blanc’s Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons as a hotel, a world-class restaurant, but what about as a garden? Exploring the 7 acre grounds at Le Manoir is an absolute must – don’t be fooled into thinking that this is some just random pieces of greenery to walk through, this is…
Raymond Blanc’s Le Manoir aux Quat’ saisons is a foodie mecca, boasting two Michelin stars, an impressive accolade in itself, but he’s held these Michelin stars for 29 years. Monsieur Blanc has dedicated his life to constantly growing, developing and perfecting his life’s work, creating memories for his guests all through the medium of great food and…
Raymond Blanc’s Le Manoir needs no introduction. On a much longed for mini-break through Oxfordshire, swerving off the motorway into Great Milton, my senses are on high alert. Even Husband, who has been known to look at me blankly as I extolled the virtues of chefs unknown – to him that is – instantly recognised…
The Fat Duck, celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal’s 3-Michelin starred restaurant is one of the most exciting restaurants in the world. Frequently topping the ‘World’s best restaurant list’ you can understand my excitement when after 2 hours of re-dialling, I got through to make a reservation. The occasion? Our first wedding anniversary, on this day back…
Restaurant Gordon Ramsay is one of those stable features on the fine dining scene and how lucky we were when the brother & sister-in-law gave Husband an incredibly generous voucher for lunch at this 3 Michelin star favourite! I had to be extra nice to the husband to merit being his Plus 1, let me tell…