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We are lucky enough to live in a country with a wonderful variety of pubs: gastropubs, pubby pubs, town pubs, city pubs, seaside pubs, in-the-middle-of-nowhere pubs and village pubs just like The Duke of Wellington in East Horsley. A beautiful 500-year-old building re-modelled in Victorian times by local landowner Lord Lovelace and named after the … Continued
Prosecco and Pinot Grigio have been among our guests’ favourites for a long time. But terrible widespread frosts in Spring 2017 led to the smallest grape harvest in northern Italy since the Second World War. So they will both be scarcer and more expensive this year. Which makes it the perfect moment to branch out … Continued
National Vegetarian Week 2017 runs from 15-21 May, and it’s all about enjoying delicious, exciting, vegetarian food. The humble vegetable is a diverse, tasty and delicious thing in it’s own right, so it’s only fair to embrace and celebrate it! If you’re not usually inspired by meat free meals, here’s some inspiration for you: Veggie … Continued
From a back street Coventry shop opened by the orphan Aubrey Allen in 1933, to the award-winning national catering butcher it is today – it’s safe to say the family run business has come along way. Their uncompromising commitment to provenance and fair trade with farmers puts them at the top of our list. Here … Continued
Nothing says British Summertime like long days spent outside in the sun, a fresh glass of Pimm’s in hand, and the sweet taste of English Strawberries. What better way to celebrate summer’s arrival than with a new menu, made even better with a perfect pud for the season – English Strawberry Trifle with Pimm’s Jelly. … Continued
Peach was founded with 7 Values at its core, which is something we are proudly loud about. Beyond the Values, we also have 5 Leadership Habits we expect our leaders to work by and be held accountable for by their teams: Everyone Counts – Trust – Getting Things Done – Character – Excellent Execution. Together, our … Continued
A gorgeous new gastropub has come to Maidenhead with the re-opening today of The Boathouse at Boulters Lock. This glorious riverside pub set on its own island on Maidenhead’s beautiful riverside has for the past two years been run by the award-winning independent pub company Peach. Now it has undergone a complete transformation inside and … Continued
Birmingham, Bedford, Warwick, Witney or Cranleigh – a stay with us in one of our lovely rooms is the perfect plan for the Easter weekend. All in great locations, our rooms come with the added bonus of having a pub just downstairs. Whether it’s a weekend away for the two, or a mini break for … Continued
Of all the things in life there are to be frightened of, wine (and what to eat with wine) should not be on the list. Food and wine are two of our greatest pleasures and greatest comforts. So eat what you fancy, drink what you like – and if you want a simple guide to … Continued
Thanks for being one of our supporters. You will have heard a lot about pubs being under threat due to the long closure and you’re probably wondering what the future holds for your pub. The truth is that we really need the strong support of our guests to survive the next few months. We are … Continued