My Cotswolds Reviews
The Spa at Hatherley Manor – A Lady Janey Review
And relax….. That was my first thought when I walked through the doors into the heavenly oasis of calm that is The Spa at Hatherley Manor. It’s been full on with the blog since the beginning of summer so where best to really kick my heels off and really relax with a...
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For the Love of Gin at the Great British Gin Festival!
As soon as I heard that The Great British Gin Festival was coming to Cheltenham, I just had to be there! Sales of gin have tripled since 2009 with Brits spending around £461 million last year and with over 315 distilleries now in the UK, the craft gin market is well...
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The Old Courthouse Cheltenham
According to Judge Alan Thomas, who presided at The Old Courthouse in Cheltenham until its closure as a court, in the “early days” … “it was uncomfortable and absolutely freezing.” It was rare that a jury was in court but during one case "they sat each day in hats,...
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Harts Barn Cookery School- How to create delicious vegan desserts!
Harts Barn Cookery School is right on my doorstep. I’ve always wanted to try out one of the cookery classes but for one reason or another I’ve not quite managed it- until now that is. When I heard that there was one space left for the vegan bakery class last Saturday,...
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Stuart Holmes Cheltenham- An Award Winning Salon Experience
Last week I went back to my roots, literally, by having a truly fabulous highlights treatment at the award winning Stuart Holmes Hair and Beauty Salon in Cheltenham. My first ever experience in customer service was at the age of 14 when I started work in my...
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Coming Soon – The Ivy Brasserie Cheltenham
Not long to go now. The countdown is on! But not for Christmas as you might expect. Instead, there’s excitement in the air in Montpellier as preparations continue for the forthcoming opening of The Ivy Brasserie, Cheltenham. What to expect from The Ivy I have been...
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Prithvi Cheltenham- Indian fine dining at its very best
Since opening in 2012, Prithvi has built a firm reputation for its commitment to excellence. With a top ranking on Trip Advisor, a Michelin guide listing and being hailed as one of the top curry restaurants in Britain by The Telegraph, Prithvi offers a whole new...
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Vinnie’s Eatery Cheltenham
When a friend of mine asked if I had tried the new vegan restaurant in Cheltenham, serving plant based cuisine, I was keen to visit. I’ve been vegetarian since the age of 11 and when I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at the age of 25, the first thing I did was...
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Hillside Brewery- Brewery Tap Launch in the Hop Barn
I am always keen to champion local businesses so was really excited on Saturday night to be able to attend the launch night of the new Hop Barn at Hillside Brewery, Longhope. This family owned Gloucestershire brewery is just on my doorstep, and although it has always...
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The Roadmaker Inn Gorsley
I thought that it would be nice today to share a personal local favourite of mine with you. Everyone loves a good curry and they don’t get any better than at The Roadmaker Inn, Gorsley, which is run by former British Ghurka soldiers. Before moving here, the best...
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Gin-Dependance Day at The Ox Cheltenham
I have to be honest, I started my blogging journey because I was so exasperated with the decline in customer service standards in the UK and was determined to try to inspire companies to improve the quality of customer service they provide. Through my posts, I...
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A Summer Night’s Dream at Hotel du Vin Cheltenham
I was delighted to be invited yesterday to a special blogger’s evening at Hotel du Vin Cheltenham. The welcome was warm but the cocktails refreshingly cool. I have lived in the Gloucestershire area for some time and even though I had heard of the hotel, I did not...
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The White Spoon, Cheltenham
Just tucked away in Well Walk, a very warm welcome awaits you at The White Spoon, which offers a contemporary and relaxed fine dining experience. Last night, I was invited to a special bloggers’ dinner to sample some of their very tempting dishes and review the...
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