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Category: Restaurants

Amy’s Courtyard & Gallery: Macclesfield’s Hidden Gem

It’s not often that I venture into my old home town of Macclesfield since moving away 8 years ago. I mean – my parents live in the area so I’m always back and forth, but I don’t have much call to visit the town centre. Until that is: August 2020 came round, and I found myself in Macclesfield…

Why I Love Staying at Best Western Hotels in the UK

After watching the recent 3-part Channel 4 TV programme: ‘A Very British Hotel Chain’ and I have to say thoroughly enjoying it, I decided to put together my thoughts on Best Western hotels and why I love staying at them so much. I’ve been a Best Western Rewards card holder for the last 5 years and in that…

Barristers Restaurant at The Courthouse, Knutsford: Reviewed

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Barristers Restaurant at The Courthouse in Knutsford after been invited along to try out the new winter’s menu. Being December, it was a fabulously festive treat without being another Christmas dinner. The food was delicious and the setting luxurious. Disclaimer: I was invited to review the new winter’s menu and…

Visit The Best Farm Shop in Cheshire: The Hollies

The Hollies… the Hollies…the Hollies! I’d heard of this famed place from the lips of several friends over the years, but not living that close to it although in the same county, I’d never been. Then this year I ended up driving past the original Hollies at Little Budworth twice when I went to explore…

The Welcombe Hotel & Spa: A Relaxing Winter’s Break

I can’t think of a better way to spend a few days in January than relaxing on a spa break. The cold miserable weather and infamous post-Christmas blues is not conducive to continuing great spirit, so what better way to banish the doldrums than curling up in front of a roaring fire with a good book at one…