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Scottish Sun
2 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
The two staycations perfect for the summer from stylish sleepover with mouth-watering food to serene country manor
Mollie's motel and diner from celeb-fave Soho House has transformed road trips in the south PERFECT PIT STOPS The two staycations perfect for the summer from stylish sleepover with mouth-watering food to serene country manor Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) HEADING off on a staycay? Don't miss Mollie's for a chic sleepover, or check into a chilled country manor, says Lifestyle Editor Catherine Bennion-Pedley. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 9 Mollie's motel and diner from celeb-fave Soho House has transformed road trips in the south Credit: Mollies Oxfordshire - Supplied Mollie's motel Oxfordshire 9 The diner is a buzzing space filled with cadillac booths and classic tomato-shaped ketchup bottles Credit: Mollies Oxfordshire - Supplied 9 Fuel up with a sweet treat breakfast at Mollie's Credit: Shot by Uyen Luu, Uyen Luu - Supplied WHEN I was small, the red and white Little Chef sign and the promise of their Jubilee Pancakes with cherry sauce was the highlight of any long car journey. Now, I'll plan a route around a new red sign instead. Mollie's motel and diner from celeb-fave Soho House has transformed road trips in the south. And now, they're about to hit Manchester, too. We check into their Oxfordshire base en route to Wales and find a chic, light-oak panelled interconnecting room with velvet armchairs, smart TVs, curated Spotify playlists and Mollie's own-blend coffee. With views of neighbouring fields, our kids Poppy, six, and Raffy, four, excitedly spot birds from the floor-to-ceiling window. Stomachs rumbling, we hit the diner. It's a buzzing space filled with cadillac booths and classic tomato-shaped ketchup bottles. Mouth-watering dishes like hot-honey cheese croquettes, £5.50, and New Yorker double cheeseburgers with chimichurri mayo, relish, steak sauce and pickles slide down as the kids ravish mac 'n' cheese and chicken tenders with beans and fries, £7.75 each. Rochelle Humes treats pals to luxury stay at Soho Farmhouse for her 30th birthday The cookie dough pud, £7.50, ends our feast nicely. Husband Andy and I are a tad tipsy after excellent bourbon, peach and mint juleps, £9.70, watermelon prosecco spritzes, £8.20, and chocolate Oreo hard shakes, £9.50 – so we're glad rooms are just across the car park, via the stylish reception with its mid-century decor. Beds are extra comfy and a rain shower complete with Cowshed toiletries revives us the next day, while the in-room Dyson hair tools sort my barnet. Poppy delights in collecting hot water from the communal tap in the corridor for my caffeine fix, then, following the scent of bacon, we tuck into granola with berries, £6.50, buttermilk pancakes with bacon and maple syrup, £8.75, and steak and Burford eggs, £18.50, readying us for our journey ahead. Bottomless filter coffee, £3, and fresh carrot juice with ginger and turmeric, £6, help with the effects of the bourbon, too. This sure is a cracking start to any staycation. Mollie's has locations in Bristol and Oxfordshire, and will open in Manchester later this year. Rooms cost from £70 a night ( 9 Enjoy a fresh strawberry shake at the diner Credit: Mollies Oxfordshire - Supplied 9 Rooms cost from £70 a night Credit: Mollies Oxfordshire - Supplied Legoland SOS Royal Berkshire, Ascot, Berkshire After a place to rest and get over the sensory overload of a day at Legoland Windsor? The Royal Berkshire is it. Ten minutes' drive from the land of plastic bricks and the joy of rides such as Minifigure Speedway and Flight of the Sky Lion, this country manor is a serene spot. 9 The Royal Berkshire Hotel is a serene spot Credit: Royal Berkshire Hotel, Ascot 9 The suites come well equipped with huge tubs get us back to zen Credit: Royal Berkshire Hotel, Ascot 9 Fork restaurant serves tasty smoked duck breast with pickled fennel Credit: Royal Berkshire Hotel, Ascot 9 Double rooms cost from £141 B&B Credit: Royal Berkshire Hotel, Ascot Manicured lawns, a walled garden and suites with huge tubs get us back to zen, helped by chilled-out tunes on the Ruark Audio music system. Fork restaurant serves tasty smoked duck breast with pickled fennel, £12, and pork belly with miso-spiced squash, pak choi, spring onion and carrots, £24. A Cherry Bloom cocktail of gin, cherry, pomegranate, rosemary and lime, £13, hits the spot while the kids enjoy the smoked salmon and buttered brown bread, £5.50, and lemon sole with chips, £8. The next morning, the breakfast buffet offers treats of coconut granola and plum and damson yoghurt, alongside a Full English spread. Lawn games tempt us outside before we steel ourselves for another day of thrills and spills down the road. . . Double rooms cost from £141 B&B (
Yahoo
28-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Cowshed roof repairs begin as crews spotted working at Cappielow
REPAIR work has started on the damaged Cowshed roof at Cappielow. Crews were spotted in Greenock this week starting work on damage sustained back in January when Storm Eowyn ripped through Inverclyde. Advertisement Scaffolding and crane units can be seen (Image: George Munro) Gusts of wind up to 100mph caused widespread damage across the central belt of Scotland. The impact at Cappielow saw the Cowshed closed for February's 2-2 draw with Airdrieonians, though it was returned to use three days later for the win at home to Hamilton, and remained open for the rest of the season - still with a hole in the roof. Scaffolding has now been erected at both ends of the stand, with hoists put in place along the front to allow crews to get to work. The repairs are expected to last for around a month, and the club says they should be complete in time for Ton's Championship opener at home to Dunfermline on August 2. Advertisement The work forced the club to call off their Communities Cup pre-season clash with St Mirren, while the Cowshed will be shut for the Premier Sports Cup clash at home to Stenhousemuir on July 15.
Daily Mail
22-04-2025
- Daily Mail
Hotel review: Tewinbury Farm Hotel, Hertfordshire
When you live in a city, sometimes all you need is a quick escape to the countryside to ground yourself and de-stress – to be at one with nature, away from the pollution and overpriced wellness. Tewinbury Farm is perfect for such a country escape. Just a 30 minute train ride away from King's Cross, it offers everything you could need to forget about work, chores and life admin over the weekend. Rooms and facilities Tewinbury Farm is set on a 700-acre working farm, where the rooms have been converted from 17th century buildings. There are 43 rooms, four lake huts, three woodland huts, two lodges and one shepherd's hut to stay in – so plenty of space. The Lakeside Lodge includes a private hot tub with views across the water, while the Woodland Hut is perfect for those who love to be at one with nature, as it's nestled among the trees. It even has a decked terrace with a log burner. The room I stayed in was in the main building. The first thing I noticed when I entered was the smell, luckily for good reasons. It was clean, floral and welcoming. Then it was the cute green and pink decor, which reflected the homely yet finessed farmyard feel of the whole place. There were complimentary ear plugs in the room, as well as pillow spray to help guests nod off. A thoughtful touch, and maybe also necessary, as I could hear the live band playing in the Farm Yard outside. Thankfully, the band stopped playing at a reasonable hour and it wasn't hard to drift off in the spacious bed. The only thing I thought odd was that in the bathroom there was shower gel and shampoo but not conditioner. Not the end of the world but something that feels like a must-have these days. There were, however, cotton pads, cotton buds, hairbands and grips for a thoughtful extra touch. Room rates start from £175 a night. Find out more here. As well as the comfortable rooms, guests can choose from four drinking and dining destinations, a treatment room to unwind, barn event spaces, live music events and a cinema. Food and drink Cowshed is the main restaurant where breakfast is served. In the mornings, you'll find a decent self-serve selection including all the traditional parts of a full English, as well as continental options, pastries, granola and fruit. Cowshed also serves an award-winning afternoon tea Thursday to Sunday which I didn't get to try, but I did visit for dinner. The dinner menu features refined British classics that change with the seasons, so there's a high chance you'll find something on there to suit your mood. I had a courgette lasagne for my main, which was a good portion size but – crucially – light enough to still have room for dessert. Other options for food include the Granary Kitchen, a rustic space where you can try a bigger selection of breakfast dishes, brunch foods, casual lunches and Sunday roasts. The Stable Cosy Art & Piano Bar is a great spot for chilling out. Find a cosy spot on a sofa, order some drinks and nibbles, sit back and relax. It's the perfect space for reading or playing one of the board games provided. Hotel highlights There was a lovely atmosphere at Tewinbury. At the weekend, you'll find visitors as well as hotel guests go there to watch live music and performances in the Farm Yard – the heating in the venue really made the winter evening much more enjoyable. The Stable also has a heated terrace that overlooks the River Mimram, where you can order cocktails, small plates and pizzas. There's a huge cinema screen that shows sporting events as well as films, so there are plenty of opportunities to get people together and soak up the atmosphere. When you do want to wind down, there are a range of activities on offer with trained instructors and therapists. For example, brave guests might fancy taking part in the guided ice bath plunge with restorative breath work, or try the Titans boot camp. For those like me, who get teary at the thought of submerging themself in freezing cold water, might be better suited to the outdoor yoga class or candle making. There's also a treatment room for R&R where you can book facials, massages, manicures and pedicures. You may be a bit out in the sticks, but you'll be far from bored. Foodies can also join the estate's chefs in a Bake Off-esque cookery school and check out the farm shop, which is full of snacks and treats. There's fresh bread, wines, beers, soft drinks, jams, oils, chutneys and fresh eggs. But there are also things like puzzles and candles to take home, or perhaps work on assembling the former in the Stable Bar. I picked up some alpaca food in the shop before heading out to feed the animals – a good idea to entertain children too. What to do nearby The Welwyn Roman Baths is three miles away from the hotel, and would take about an hour to walk there if you fancied getting your steps in. Welwyn offers great walking routes – the farm has detailed maps for guests to take away with them to help with navigation, whether you're taking a peaceful stroll or longer hike. Of course, there's always a chance of bad weather but you don't need to worry about plans getting ruined. You can borrow wellies and raincoats from the boot room – if it helps persuade you out, there are plenty of cosy local pubs to take well-deserved breaks in. Nearby towns include Hertford and Hitchin, and the Warner Bros Harry Potter Studios are a half-hour drive away.
