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TEWKESBURY PARK LAUNCH NEW OUTDOOR GARDEN TERRACE ROOMS Patrick Jones, general manager of Tewkesbury Park, is pleased to announce the completion of 17 Outdoor Garden Terrace Rooms with rates starting from £185 per night based on two people sharing including breakfast. Enjoying stunning views of the surrounding Gloucestershire countryside, they have been designed to meet the increasing requests for UK staycations offering more outdoor privacy providing the feeling of a hotel apartment within a five-star property. Sustainable oak screens have been installed at each one to achieve this while clever landscaping sees unusual plants and stylish bistro sets offering a Mediterranean vibe. As the weather cools, warm blankets and atmospheric lighting provide a cozy after-dark ambience.

A further four guest rooms located on the ground floor have been reconfigured and turned into Outdoor Garden Terrace Rooms. The bathrooms have undergone a complete overhaul with bold statement fittings complementing large mirrors which enhance the light and airy space. Stylish furniture, designer-led feature walls and soft furnishings provide a fresh country-style feel with a modern twist.

To book, visit www.tewkesburypark.co.uk and turn to page 21 to read more. ELMORE COURT UNVEILS DRONE VIDEO

Exclusive-use Gloucestershire wedding venue Elmore Court is now offering potential wedding couples a behind-the-scenes look at a mock wedding through ambitious drone footage. The 150-second, one-shot video uses the first person view (FPV) drone skills of experienced pilot Andy Lawrence who is otherwise kept busy shooting car stunts for Top Gear and The Grand Tour. The footage takes NEWS Nearlywed viewers on a journey exploring the rural location, the main house and the Gillyflower ballroom, with the final shot taken in the grand ceremony hall. To book, visit www.elmorecourt.com The latest news from around both counties

IVY LODGE AT CIRENCESTER PARK POLO CLUB REVEALS REFURBISHMENT AND NEW MENU

Cirencester Park Polo Club has now appointed a resident full-time chef, Ethan Rodgers, previously from The Lucky Onion group, to turn the establishment into a popular eatery serving gourmet food. The menu offers polo-themed dishes including the chukka cheese burger and the bookmaker sandwich served with horsetard sauce. Ethan’s philosophy is to use fine locally sourced produce that’s cooked simply and served in a way that allows the food to speak for itself. One of the most popular dishes on the menu is steak frites, a dry-aged 6oz pave steak served with fries and béarnaise sauce. For vegetarians, the Bathurst Estate wild garlic Acquerello risotto made with fresh peas, mint, pesto and a free-range poached egg is a must-try.

The choice of starters inspired by countries around the world include Spanish gazpacho soup, Thai-fusion bang-bang chicken salad and the classic Greek caesar salad.

To book, call 01285 653 225 or visit www.cirencesterpolo.co.uk

THE GEORGE LAUNCHES NEW HOTEL CONCEPT The George is the first hotel within the design-led Cult Hotels collection and it’s located in Cheltenham. It occupies five Grade II listed Regency townhouses accommodating 46 bedrooms and all rooms feature comfortable beds, showers and super-fast WiFi. Combining signature style with the simplicity of self-service, The George offers a new way to stay with contactless check-in, a 24-hour pantry and drop-and-go check-out.

Owner Julian Dunkerton, who runs the hotel with his wife Jade, tells us, “The name Cult Hotels is a nod to my history and where it all began for me, naturally Cheltenham is home to the flagship hotel – The George. As an entrepreneur, I identified a gap in the market to create a new hotel concept that is accessible, approachable and cool. Cult Hotels exists for the savvy traveller who values aesthetic and culture at a fair price. My ambition with this venture is to continue to breathe new life into old buildings and bring a game-changing hotel concept to the marketplace.”

Room categories and rates start from £105. To book, visit www.culthotels.com/locations/the-george and turn to page 21 to read all about this hotel as a chic wedding venue.

ELLENBOROUGH PARK LAUNCH OUTDOOR DINING CARRIAGES

Ellenborough Park Hotel, a five-star, 15th-century Cotswold manor hotel located just outside Cheltenham on the doorstep of the world-famous Cheltenham Racecourse, has launched new al fresco dining carriages where guests can enjoy dinner outdoors. There’s also the Cedar Pavilion Tent and the Horse Box as alternative options and the menu is designed to appeal to a wide variety of tastes using fresh and seasonal ingredients with creative options for vegetarians and vegans. A quintessentially British afternoon tea is also served in the Great Hall.

To book, visit www.ellenboroughpark.com and turn to page 31 to see our exclusive real wedding that took place there. EDITOR LOVES

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WOKO WICKS CANDLES REVEALS WEDDING FAVOURS

Gloucestershire-based WoKo Wicks Candles has recently launched some new wedding favours. Elegant silver and rose gold tins are decorated with the wedding date and name on each lid and come in a variety of scents for just £3.50 each. The lead time for wedding orders is two to three weeks and there’s a minimum order of 10 candles in tins. There are also quirky pyramid-shaped, vintage-style favours with tea lights inside priced at £2 per piece and these orders are available within one week.

To shop, visit www.etsy.com/uk/shop/wokowickscandles WARNER LEISURE HOTELS LAUNCHES GIN FESTIVAL STAYCATIONS Warner Leisure Hotels has curated a series of events at all 14 of its UK-based properties, including Littlecote House Hotel on the border of Wiltshire and Berkshire, combining botanicals and live entertainment to give staycationers a gincredible getaway.

The Warner Festivals of Gin promises to bring together up to 30 gins at each of its indoor and outdoor festival bars. With old favourites such as Gordon’s Gin alongside artisan and craft gins such as Roku Gin from Japan and Brooklyn Gin from the USA, the team has scoured the globe to hand-pick the best on the market. Each carefully curated tipple will be accompanied by tasting guides packed with tons of ginformation, as well as vouchers and discounts throughout the festival.

Live music and comedy are also set to return at Warner, with daily performances. A huge variety of acts have been booked for the 25-event series, including Strictly Come Dancing favourites Anton Du Beke and Erin Boag, 80s icon Toyah Wilcox and stage and screen favourite Darren Day.

Simon Thompson, managing director of Warner Leisure Hotels, said: “With the final phase of reopening eagerly anticipated, we’re really looking forward to letting the good times be-gin at our new festivals.” He continues, “There’s huge appetite for people to enjoy meaningful and relaxing experiences again, and with the continued uncertainty about international travel, we’re looking forward to giving our guests a fun-filled summer in the safety and luxury of our 14 resorts. We know that guests have missed a year of their lives and are determined to live 2021 to the full, which is why we’ve made a £3million investment into new spaces for guests to enjoy during our Festivals of Gin, as well as continuing to offer our usual leisure opportunities, such as archery and spa treatments.”

To find out more and to book, visit www.warnerleisurehotels.co.uk