The Mill at Elstead has just hosted Christmas, but in May – a belated festive celebration for all the local residents who were due to celebrate last Christmas at The Mill when the pub was completely flooded during the bad weather. It has since been completely renovated and re-opened last month, much to locals’ delight. The pub’s landlord and lady, Jeff and Georgia Watts, … [Read more...]
Pub for sale in the shadow of Cerne chalk giant
A historic detached inn and restaurant, situated in the ‘considerable’ shadow of one of Britain’s more controversial landmarks, is for sale with specialist property adviser Christie + Co. The Royal Oak is situated in Cerne Abbas, near Dorchester in Dorset — regarded as one of the most desirable villages in Britain. It has a population of around 800 and is the scene for a 13th … [Read more...]
The secret to SoLoMo marketing
By Andy Wood, Managing Director, GI Insight More people make hotel reservations online than through any other channel, with smartphones increasingly used to conduct online searches and travel planning. This, coupled with the fact that smartphone technology has made reaching consumers anywhere anytime a reality, means how to combine smartphone technology with the right offer … [Read more...]
Vogue Pub innovates to success
Punch Taverns’ The Star Inn at Vogue has been named best innovative pub as well as Cornwall’s Pub of the Year by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA). The Star is the first Punch pub to have won any awards from CAMRA. Judges praised the pub for its quality and choice of real ales, its welcoming environment and hearty food, as well as its innovative facilities such as the pub’s … [Read more...]
Everards wins prestigious CAMRA award for Project William scheme
Everards has been presented with CAMRA’s prestigious Bill Squires Award for its work supporting microbrewers, championing cask ale and reviving pubs. It is the first time the award has been presented in ten years. The winner of the Bill Squires Award is voted for by local CAMRA branches in the East Midlands, and CAMRA presented it to Everards in recognition of the Project … [Read more...]