My Cotswolds Reviews
Dunkertons Cider Apple Day Tour & Tasting – A Lady Janey Review
National Apple Day is an event, which traditionally promotes environmental awareness whilst celebrating the autumn season. This year Dunkertons Cider in Cheltenham decided to mark the occasion by offering not just one but three fabulous Apple Day Tours. His Lordship...
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Lunch at East India Café Cheltenham- A Lady Janey Review
There’s lunch and then there’s lunch. A visit to East India Café in Cheltenham is undoubtedly an Anglo- Indian dining experience like no other. Located in the heart of the Montpellier area of Cheltenham, this gem of a restaurant transports its guests back to the...
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Wine Tour & Tasting at Poulton Hill Estate Vineyard: A Lady Janey Review
Things have changed. I’ll never be able to drink wine anymore the way I used to. In fact it’ll never be the same again……..….. But panic not, after an incredible wine tour and tasting at Poulton Hill Estate Vineyard in the very heart of the beautiful Cotswolds, wine...
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Spring by Chez Mal at Malmaison Cheltenham- A Lady Janey Dining Review
The sun is shining, the birds are tweeting and with the delicious Spring by Chez Mal Prix- Fixe Menu available at Malmaison Cheltenham, spring has most definitely sprung. Have you tried it yet? His Lordship doesn’t venture out much so when he does, it has to be...
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Signature Aveda Blow Dry at Aveda, Cheltenham- A Lady Janey Review
Did you know there was a Blow Dry Bar in John Lewis & Partners in Cheltenham? No, neither did I until recently but I’m so excited to have discovered it! If you want that ‘just stepped out of the salon’ look then you definitely don’t need to ‘look’ any further. There...
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Personal Styling and Makeover at John Lewis & Partners Cheltenham with lunch at Huffkins: A Lady Janey Review
Have you heard about the new experiences at John Lewis & Partners, one of which being the Complete Style and Beauty package? Keen to find out more, I headed over to the Cheltenham store to try out some of the experiences for myself and was pleased to be welcomed into...
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Gin & Tea Tasting at Memsahib Gin & Tea Bar Cheltenham- A Lady Janey Review
Gin & Tea, what an intriguing combination! As soon as I heard about the opening of the new Memsahib Gin & Tea Bar in Cheltenham, I couldn’t wait to find out more. And wow oh wow! A visit to this Gin & Tea Bar is far more than just the chance to try a wide selection of...
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Woodchester Valley Vineyard & Winery Tour and Tastings – A Lady Janey Review
What better way to spend a warm and sunny Saturday afternoon than by heading over to the Woodchester Valley Vineyard & Winery to experience a tour and tastings? At times like this, I don’t think my ‘job’ can get any better! With its award winning English still and...
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Fame The Musical at The Everyman Theatre Cheltenham – A Lady Janey Review
Conceived and developed by David de Silva, the 30th anniversary tour of Fame the Musical hit the stage of The Everyman Theatre in style on Monday with a burst of vibrant dance, energy and song. Based on the 1980 film, Fame documents the inspired journeys of...
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Temple Spa Skin Therapy Class Experiences – A Lady Janey Review
As a self confessed spa addict, I couldn’t believe my luck when I found out that Temple Spa not only produce the very best in luxury spa and skincare products but when you host one of their Spa To Go classes, you can relax, enjoy the whole experience in the comfort of...
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The New Regis Hair Salon in Regent Arcade Cheltenham- A Lady Janey Review
I love to try new things and new places- except when it comes to my hair because I’m a creature of habit so if I find somewhere that works for me then I tend to stick to it. I also wouldn’t normally choose a ‘chain’ hairdressing salon because I worry that the service...
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Supper Sharing Plates at The Find Cheltenham – A Lady Janey Review
Staying in is the new going out or is it the other way around? Wouldn’t it be lovely if you could have the best of both worlds? Well now you can as with delicious new sharing plates and a chilled weekend music line up, you can relax, leave work firmly behind and enjoy...
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Thriller Live at The Everyman Theatre Cheltenham – A Lady Janey Review
What a way to start the week! Direct from the West End where this production is in its record breaking 10th year, Thriller Live is an exhilarating journey through the decades celebrating the monumental 45-year history of the King of Pop himself, Michael Jackson. ...
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Theatre Tours at The Everyman Theatre – A Lady Janey Review
As a life long lover of the theatre, both on and off stage, I was really excited last week to have the opportunity to visit The Everyman Theatre Cheltenham with fellow blogger @BreadmakerDani and learn all about its history during a fascinating backstage tour. The...
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The Full Monty at The Everyman Theatre Cheltenham – A Lady Janey Review
Just tremendous! That’s my verdict of The Full Monty play, which has taken The Everyman Theatre Cheltenham by storm in the opening run of its last ever UK tour. I literally could not breathe with the sheer energy of the performance and after the final few exhilarating...
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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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