Posts Tagged ‘dining’
A stunning lodge in a perfect tranquil location
A truly remarkable purpose built Canadian cedar lodge house has been brought to the market. Presented by Savills, Kirkfield Gardens in Kirkfiueld Bank, Lanarkshire, is truly unique and offers not only an idyllic and tranquil setting but also extremely flexible living space. Finished to the highest of standards it is a remarkable purpose built Canadian…
Read MoreA beautiful property with a pond for ÂŁ1.6 million+
A stunning six-bedroom home in Edinburgh’s Morningside has been brought to the property market. Presented by Rettie and Co, Trafalgar House is a rarely found detached Georgian villa set within a spectacular stone wall-enclosed garden featuring a large expanse of lawn, two ancient monkey puzzle trees, apple and cherry trees as well as a fishpond.…
Read MoreMarks & Spencer: If you like that, try this…
After the excitement of an in-person wine tasting subsided, Peter Ranscombe found interesting Marks & Spencer alternatives. A PRESS tasting. An actual, real life press tasting. With wines and people and everything. Novelty aside, yesterday’s press preview of spring wines from Marks & Spencer was a great chance to catch-up with the ongoing refresh of…
Read MoreLockdown lamb II: Last-minute libations
As Maundy Thursday approaches, Peter Ranscombe picks wines from local stores and further afield to serve with your Easter lamb. PERHAPS this year more than any other, Easter feels full of hope. “Stay at home” is about to become “Stay local” on Good Friday. Hairdressers will reopen on Monday – goodbye, mullet – and garden…
Read MoreOffers over ÂŁ1.25million for Edinburgh property
A stunning modern house is available for sale in Edinburgh, for offers over ÂŁ1.25million. Presented by Knight Frank, this beautiful A-listed house has been carefully renovated by the current owners and combines elegant living and entertaining space with up to six double bedrooms and three bathrooms. It showcases wonderful original features throughout, including intricate cornicing,…
Read MoreA carefully restored manse from the 19th century
An exceptional listed detached period house from the early 19th century is on the property market. Presented by Savills, Avaig was formerly a manse, and is situated on the outskirts of Crimond, just over eight miles from the seaside fishing town of Fraserburgh. It has been superbly restored and decorated in a sensitive style that…
Read MoreGranola recipe by Chef Liam Tomlin
Those at home with pent up wanderlust can begin their days as if they are off-the-beaten track in Singita Kruger National Park at the stylish Singita Sweni Lodge, with a bowl of indulgent yet nourishing granola. Tucked into the banks of the Sweni River, Singita Sweni Lodge is located in Singita’s private 33,000-acre concession in…
Read MoreBritish Classic Slow-cooked Spaghetti Bolognese
Chef Director of Parker’s Tavern restaurant is well-known for his unbeatable spaghetti Bolognese, which always goes down a treat with patrons of all ages at University Arms hotel’s destination restaurant. A classic British dish, it is a staple on the menu at Parker’s Tavern, which specialises in reimagined British classics, using locally sourced ingredients from…
Read MoreFilolhu Ihi Riha – Maldivian grilled lobster and red snapper curry
Possibly one of the few fine-dining restaurants that encourage its diners to come barefoot, Ba’theli restaurant at Milaidhoo Island Maldives is the first modern Maldivian restaurant in the Maldives. Reflecting its heritage, Ba’theli’s architecture takes its name from the local word for a traditional wooden sailing boat and has been built in the shape of…
Read MoreSpacious grade B-listed mansion in the Highlands
A most impressive B-listed Baronial Victorian mansion has been brought to the property market. Set amidst grounds extending to approximately 6.4 acres and located on the eastern outskirts of Forres in Moray is Newbold House. Believed to date from the turn of the last century, Newbold was built by Colonel John Woodcock who inherited the…
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