IN OTHER NEWS FROM WHATLEY MANOR... Whatley Manor is a five-star country house hotel located in the Cotswolds that prides itself on its beautiful gardens and sustainable horticulture as well as its locally sourced Michelin-star cuisine. The hotel is inviting guests to switch off and absorb the green haven during their visit. Located near Malmesbury in the charming Cotswolds. The hotel is situated in 12 acres of beautifully kept grounds, organised into 12 individually designed garden rooms, including an abundant kitchen garden which provides for the Michelin-starred restaurant, The Dining Room. Based on the original 1920s plans of the grounds, the gardens were designed by renowned British architect, Septimus Warwick, who favoured the Arts and Crafts style. Today, the hotel’s custodians have a passion for ecological horticulture and make a special effort to restore the gardens as closely as possible to their origins. Highlights include an elegant and tranquil walled Rose Garden, which envelopes guests in a scent as vibrant as the colourful flowers, and the tropical-inspired Hot Garden with shades of vibrant red and burnt orange. The Stable Courtyard’s neatly manicured lawn proudly displays three bronze donkeys, sculptured by renowned European sculptor Edouard-Marcel Sandoz, the hotel owner’s great-grandfather. Whatley Manor’s outstanding reputation for sustainability is truly reflected in its gardens, such as the no-dig kitchen garden, reducing how much the soil is broken in between crops to avoid soil erosion and reduce emissions and weeds, resulting in a higher yield of quality crops, fewer pests and subsequent elimination of artificial pesticides. The importance of the gardens is felt throughout each guest’s stay at Whatley Manor, from the unmissable 12-course tasting menu in The Dining Room to the Sothys Seasonal Garden Spa Experience at Aquarias Spa, a 1-hour 45-minute treatment consisting of a full-body massage and facial incorporating home-grown ingredients. Guests hoping to explore even more greenery can visit Westonbirt, The National Arboretum which is only a half-hour drive away from Whatley Manor and bares one of the world’s most beautiful and significant plant collections. Rates start from £379 per night including breakfast and use of the spa. To book, visit www.whatleymanor.com BARNSLEY HOUSE IN GLOUCESTERSHIRE OFFERS OPTIONS FOR WEDDINGS IN ALL SEASONS Located in the picture-perfect village of Barnsley, this country house hotel offers a luxurious home-away-from-home. With its magical gardens and heritage architectural features, it makes the perfect backdrop for a summer celebration, or an intimate winter wedding complete with roaring log fires and rustic charm. With 18 individually designed hideaway rooms and secret garden suites, Barnsley House also offers exclusive hire of the hotel and its facilities for those seeking an exclusive wedding experience. During the winter months, wedding vows and rings can be exchanged at Barnsley House’s Potager restaurant, where floor-to-ceiling windows offer enchanting views of the frost-capped gardens, lovingly cultivated by the revered garden designer Rosemary Verey. Couples can also hire a marquee for up to 150 people in the hotel’s enchanting grounds, where a champagne and canapé reception can be enjoyed post-ceremony. Barnsley House’s Rosemary Verey suite is the perfect place for couples to begin celebrations. With its private courtyard, a conservatory designed by David Verey, and an ornate four-poster bed, this romantic suite offers ample space for bridesmaids and family members to be part of the wedding preparations. Tucked away in the corner of the hotel’s beautiful gardens, the Barnsley House Spa is a tranquil sanctuary and the perfect place to unwind postcelebrations. The spa offers enchanting views of the surrounding gardens, whilst botanical elements from the garden can be found all around the spa from the indoor plants, tables crafted from tree trunks and lavender placed on the treatment beds. The spa is fully equipped with an outdoor hydrotherapy pool, a steam room, a sauna, an herbivarium, and five beautifully designed treatment rooms where guests can indulge in a range of luxurious spa treatments and therapies. Rooms start from £430 per room, per night including breakfast. To book, visit www.barnsleyhouse.com Scan to view video 18
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