The great outdoors Pick a tipi, marquee or a romantic outdoor space What’s new? GIDLEIGH PARK HAS BEEN AWARDED A MICHELIN STAR The award-winning luxury manor and wedding venue Gidleigh Park and its executive head chef Chris Eden is celebrating the news that Gidleigh Park in Devon has been awarded a Michelin star, following the release of the Michelin Guide 2023. Chris Eden commented, “I’m incredibly proud to head up Gidleigh Park’s kitchen and to work with such passionate and hard-working people, whose dedication gives our guests the best experience. This award belongs to everyone at the hotel – as a team they deserve it. I’d also like to recognise our producers, who are at the heart of what we do at Gidleigh Park – each day we showcase the amazing produce we have in the west country, and realise how lucky we are to be located here”. Simon Franks, the general manager of Gidleigh Park commented, “Chris has so much passion for everything he does in the kitchen, the ardent development of his team, our magical location, and the incredible produce of Devon, which all shines through into his menus. We are delighted that Gidleigh Park has been awarded a Michelin star, it is a fantastic reflection of what Chris and the whole team work so hard to deliver to our guests every day”. Chris is a champion of local producers, handling ingredients with exceptional skill and care, with the seasonal bounty from the hotel’s kitchen garden also regularly informing the menus. The restaurant at Gidleigh Park is open for dinner from Tuesday to Saturday. Exclusive-use weddings take place at this hotel for up to 50 guests while daytime weddings can host an intimate 28 loved ones. There are 24 luxurious bedrooms and suites for guests to enjoy and 107 acres of mature gardens and woodland perched on the River Teign. During the summer months, guests can enjoy drinks and canapés on the terrace overlooking the hotel’s gardens and across to Meldon Moor beyond. The opportunity to capture memorable moments is endless, whether it’s in the Victorian Water Gardens just for two people or all of the guests gathered on the old stone steps in front of the house. For further information or to book, visit www.gidleigh.co.uk POB HOTELS ANNOUNCE UPDATES PoB Hotels, a collection of carefully curated rooms, Michelin-starred restaurants and award-winning chefs and spas, invites guests to savour spring with seasonal flavours that showcase British homegrown produce. The Headland Hotel & Spa in Cornwall has just launched a new restaurant by the sea, RenMor, showcasing the freshest of flavours with locally-sourced produce and daily-caught fish in Cornish-style dishes, reflecting its surroundings. RenMor champions the true flavours of coastal Cornwall with a modern appreciation of the county’s food heritage. Executive chef, Fred Goodrich, uses the freshest, local ingredients in dishes. Working closely with local suppliers, ingredients are sustainably sourced with fish coming directly from the nearby fishing boats each day and produce from surrounding farms. Guests will enjoy honest Cornish cuisine cooked with flair whilst enjoying the breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean overlooking Fistral Bay. Couples can now get married on the cliffs overlooking the ocean at this five-star hotel. Positioned on a private headland, the majestic Victorian hotel has recently secured the licence to host outdoor wedding ceremonies on its lower lawns. In addition to this, it also boasts beautifully decorated, elegant private rooms oozing old-style grandeur and charm. To find out more and to book, visit www.headlandhotel.co.uk 15 THEMED VENUES www.snapdragonphoto.co.uk Nestled in 275 acres of rolling valleys of Dartmoor National Park, luxury country house hotel Bovey Castle is home to 60 bedrooms, 22 self-catering country lodges, an 18-hole golf course, tennis courts, Smith’s Brasserie and the Elan Spa. Outdoor ceremonies can enjoy The Summerhouse that’s set in a quiet corner of the grounds flanked by tall yew hedges and herbaceous borders. Inside, there’s a selection of stylish function suites including the Cathedral Room for between 80 and 120 guests, The Adam Room for between 18 to 30 loved ones and the Library for an intimate soiree of up to 14 people. Receptions take place in the Great Western, Art Decostyle suite for up to 120 guests, in the Bovey Room for up to 30 and in the Mulberry Room for an intimate 14 loved ones. On-site experiences include falconry, archery, cider and sloe ginmaking plus the Off Road Driving Experience. This adrenaline-fuelled activity allows visitors to drive a 4x4 Land Rover 110 Defender around the tracks in the outer-estate woodlands, experiencing incredible views across the moors. Seasonal offers include a one-hour off-road driving experience priced from £75 per person when sharing, or £150 for a solo drive. A two-night stay at Bovey Castle costs from £319 per room per night, based on two people sharing a classic room on a B&B basis including one dinner at Smith’s Brasserie with a £50 resort credit, available until 31st May. T&Cs apply. To find out more and to book, call 01647 445 000 or visit www.boveycastle.com
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