HotelChatter - Tag: Country Hotels

Hertfordshire: At Least This Hotel Seems to Have Forgiven Tiger Woods

ASchechter — 2011-07-13T16:15:01-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/61268/Grove.jpg" class="top"><a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/tiger woods">Tiger Woods</a> may have lost a few sponsorships and fans after his whole cheating scandal (not to mention a wife!) but he's still got a few people in his corner, including a hotel. At the five-star <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/The+Grove+/ian/259200">Grove</a> resort in Hertfordshire (sister hotel to London's <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Athenaeum+Hotel+and+Apartments/local/1655">Athenaeum</a>), golf fanatics can visit the site of Tiger Woods' 2006 World Golf Championship victory. And they can even attempt to re-create the exact same shot that scored Tiger his winning "eagle." The hotel, which maintains a championship-quality course, has installed three plaques in the lawn near to what is now the ninth hole of the course (when Tiger played in 2006, it was the final eighteenth hole). Simply locate

Sevilla: Bueno! The Waldorf Astoria Sevilla to Open This Summer

JulesLdn — 2011-04-14T11:16:58-05:00

Not content with one luxe country retreat in London (Syon Park), The Waldorf Astoria Collection has announced another one in Sevilla, Spain, their first ever hotel in the country.

The brand is converting the Hacienda La Boticaria into Waldorf Astoria Sevilla and what's more it will open this Summer. Talk about quick work!

The original building opened in 2004 and has a massive 40 acres of private grounds for guests to go wild in. According to the release "The property will be a warm and inviting hideaway, where guests will discover the delights of the Andalusian lifestyle while enjoying exceptional facilities." So no student rampages here then.

London: Treat Yourself To A Piggy At Syon Park

JulesLdn — 2011-04-01T12:46:50-05:00

Fancy buying yourself a Micro pig? Then head to London Syon Park where they are selling them in the tropical zoo for the bargain price of �600. That’s right not only does the hotel have a butterfly world, it's also housed next door to a tropical zoo.

The zoo houses animals which have been rescued either by customs, from other zoos or private collectors. Jo Fernandez from The Evening Standard reviewed the hotel and even got to hold a baby crocodile while she was there.

Ascot: Hats Off to Milliner Stephen Jones for His Pop-Up Salon at Coworth Park

JulesLdn — 2011-03-24T15:08:26-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/53048/Stephen_Jones_Hat.jpg" class="top"> Hat designer to the celebs and fashion ambassador for <a href='http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel/local/4748'>Coworth Park</a>, Stephen Jones is holding a pop-up hat salon at the country hotel on Friday April 15th. The salon marks the 300th anniversary of nearby Ascot, but its also just in time for the Royal Wedding and were thinking this union jack option above would be an ideal choice. The salon is only open for one day (so plan ahead now) and if you do want to visit itll cost you £50 each or £90 for two. For your money you get afternoon tea, a one-on-one appointment with Stephen, and a goodie bag. Plus youll leave with knowledge of all of the latest hat trends, and

London: Another London Biggie Opens, and This Time It's The Waldorf=Astoria's Syon Park

JulesLdn — 2011-03-16T15:07:27-05:00

With the amount of London hotel debut announced last year it's no surprise that 2011 is the year of openings. This time it's the turn of Waldorf=Astoria's London Syon Park, which opened its doors on Tuesday March 8th.

The hotel was slightly delayed but we'll let them off mainly because Miss Moss was there and they have a butterfly world, ice cream sundae bar and on site plastic surgeon. The hotel also features a fruit orchard of apples, pears and berries, all of which will be used in its four restaurants.