Few people would say that breakfast is their favourite meal of the day, but the new breakfast/brunch menu at Café Opera on Walton Street may well change your mind. Offering up a two-person sharing-style breakfast platter, it is perfect for those slow summer mornings or for a filling start to your day before work! The centrepiece of the meal, named Sufra, is … [Read more...]
Review: Oxford Belfry Hotel and Spa
If you are looking for that elusive sweet spot between 'country house charm' and 'modern spa luxury,' The Oxford Belfry Hotel and Spa hits the mark perfectly. I can't explain how much of a treat this was and how grateful I am to have been able to enjoy a night's stay. The fact that it was a warm, sunny day only made it even better (especially for the content). Surrounded by … [Read more...]
Kings Head, Cirencester
The Kings Head is part of the Honeycomb Houses collection, which includes The Porch House, The Nags Head and The Frogmill among others. It is a fairly large hotel with more than 60 rooms set across several floors, offering a range of room types. The feature rooms, located in the Georgian part of the building, really steal the show. These front-facing, elegantly styled rooms … [Read more...]
The Red Lion, Blewbury
There is something rather special happening in Blewbury. The Red Lion feels less like a pub and more like a living room for the village. On a midweek evening it is filled with conversation, familiar faces and a roaring fire, the kind of place that reminds you why pubs still matter. The couple took over the pub five years ago after a career in property development, with … [Read more...]
The White Horse, Kings Sutton, Banbury
My first foray to Banbury for a review took me to the lovely village of Kings Sutton and The White Horse. As I stepped out of the car, I was immediately struck by the sound of bells ringing from the 14th century church and the pitch-dark sky scattered with twinkling stars. Walking through to the back of the restaurant, I found a smart, upmarket dining space. As I had my dog … [Read more...]
