Acting on behalf of vendors Graham and Annabelle Sylvester, specialist property adviser Christie + Co has sold The Port Gaverne Hotel to St Austell Brewery. The property occupies a picturesque location only yards from the beach in the secluded cove of Port Gaverne, a short distance east of the neighbouring fishing village of Port Isaac, famed as the location for the filming … [Read more...]
UK beer that fights prostate cancer wins international beer award
Aurelio, a new UK craft beer created to help fund the battle against prostate cancer, has been awarded the top prize at the International Beer Awards in Italy. Aurelio, which gives all profits to Prostate Cancer UK and is the first beer from the brewing firm Two Fingers Brewing Co., was awarded Best Craft Beer Innovation at the awards ceremony and, appropriately but by … [Read more...]
Raymond Blanc brings a gastronomic winner to Royal Ascot
High-society caterers “rhubarb” have teamed up with two Michelin-starred chef Raymond Blanc OBE to create exclusive and gastronomic hospitality packages at Royal Ascot. These luxurious packages – which can be enjoyed by race-goers in a private box overlooking the course – are inspired by the kitchens and gardens of Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons. The menus feature … [Read more...]
PPHE reports RevPAR and occupancy up
PPHE Hotel Group Limited, which together with its subsidiaries owns, leases, develops, operates and franchises full service upscale and lifestyle hotels in major gateway cities and regional centres, predominantly in Europe, has announced its interim management statement for the quarter ended 31 March 2014. Performance and highlights during the quarter Total revenue for … [Read more...]
Zoo Lates at London Zoo
Flamboyant stilt-walkers, fabulous street-performers, fantastic food from around the world, and the chance to see incredible wildlife after dark – it can only mean one thing: Zoo Lates is back at ZSL London Zoo. And following the success of last year’s events, Bordeaux Wines will once again be providing the perfect venue to sit back and soak up the ambience of the night, with … [Read more...]