Enjoy some Countryside Rest & Relaxation at The Pendle Inn Pub Barley located in lovely Lancashire’s Barley village within The Forest of Bowland.
Stunning scenery is yours for the viewing, ideal photographical location or simply just kick back, relax, enjoy rural bliss and if you are lucky there may be an opportunity to mix with the locals making some “Wollyful” memories.
Now, what’s the countryside without a quaint and cosy countryside pub? The Pendle Inn pub Barley is just the stop after a stomp around the countryside.
From the moment you arrive, the fabulously friendly team will welcome you with open arms and give you a lovely Lancashire hug.
The Pendle pub’s Sunday lunch menu makes my mouth water on every visit, it’s pub grub at it’s best homely and hearty just what you need after countryside rambles.
A glass of prosecco and of course a pint of Daniel Thwaites beer was a nice start to lovely lunchies. We indulged in three courses which included two superb starters; the Goats cheese croquettes and chicken strips both with the all important dips and a fresh salad to jazz up the plate.
Main meals included the stunning Beef roast dinner and Goats cheese tart veggie offering with all the trimmings and lashings of gravy!
Fruit Crumble with creamy custard and Chocolate Brownie with chocolate sauce and ice cream both hit the sweet spot and was pure dessert heaven.
If you really want to rest and relax in true countryside style you can opt to stay over the night in one of their onsite Annex rooms right next door to the pub!
Each Annex Room, has parking and private access for each room, gives country cottage style vibes offering guests a open plan lounge diner, ensuite toilet/shower facilities and a double bedroom upstairs with sky light window.
There are complimentary toiletries, bottled water and more importantly a hospitality tray with tea, coffee and biscuits. Yes, you can’t go wrong with biscuits perfect to pair up with a cuppa so get dipping.
The pub has lots of quaint nooks, crannies and a contemporary conservatory area, so whatever your style you are covered. In the evening we always opt for the conservatory for dinner and the Pendle Pub team never disappoint.
The pub has an extensive range of refreshments including spirts, wine, and the best hand crafted cocktails, both Holly and Sam smash service and know exactly how to mix up the classics and also one off special requests…all beautifully balanced and sublime to drink.
Now you have settled the thirst, I highly recommend dining onsite, as Head Chef Stuart and his team know exactly how to satisfy a hearty appetite. The gorgeous Goats Cheese Tart with Pesto, tasty Tempura Prawns and lush Halloumi fries with sweet chilli dipping sauces and a salad garnish are the bees knees!
Mains are amaze, top quality produce cooked to perfection, the Cod Loin was wow, fabulous Fish & Chips with all the trimmings and the side of veggies made the perfect add on.
After a good nights rest in you amazing Annex room a walk around Pendle’s reservoir makes for morning loveliness, I am sure that you will agree the views are breath-taking.
After morning walkies, you have most definitely earned a treat, so this gives you the perfect excuse to pop back to the pub for some liquid refreshments.
The pub is the perfect place for a pint, glass of warming red wine or a coffee and your spoilt for choice as they have two roaring fires providing a cosy, relaxing and restful environment.
Now you are in the know want to enjoy some Countryside Rest & Relaxation well get down to The Pendle Inn Pub Barley and let the team look after you Lancashire style!
Known as Eoforwick to the Saxons, Eboracum to the Romans and then invaded by the Vikings who coined the name Jorvik, York is a city steeped in history and charm, an architectural Aladdin’s cave of all things historic, but is an ever-evolving city which offers a range of exciting events, activities, and some superb restaurants.
The Visit York tourist information centre right in the heart of York city is an extensive hub of information providing tourists with all the must have advice of where to stay, where to eat and where to go.
Now here are my personal recommendations highlighting the best way to Visit York, so grab a cuppa, sit back, relax and enjoy the read.
Prepare to escape with a stay at the 4-star Delta Hotels by Marriott York, situated on five acres of lush greenery and landscaped gardens, located just steps away from the iconic York Racecourse.
Warmly welcomed by marvellous Margo and her team who checked us into our gorgeous Grandstand Room which has floor-to-ceiling windows, lots of natural light and doors opening onto our very own private balcony.
The room had a large bathroom boasts a separate shower and bathtub for relaxing, the bedding was wonderful, there was a large flat screen television and importantly there was high-speed internet access.
Extremely lucky, that during our stay, we had the weather on our side and enjoyed the both a sunset and sunrise from our balcony while enjoying our complimentary fully stocked tea tray in the evening and in the morning our tea, coffee and croissants.
Our room service, Beautiful Breakfast, served on our balcony was deliciously divine. Exactly what you want with a range of hot options including the sensational smoked salmon and cream cheese bagel, fabulous Full English and a range of continental offerings such as pastries, muffins, fresh fruit, cereal, cheese, deli meats and so much more.
Rest and Relax at the hotels onsite spa which has a range of facilities including a modern fitness centre, an indoor pool, Sauna, Steam room, a well-maintained tennis court, and a full-service spa.
Now, you have the perfect York base, let me give you the inside information of where to eat and what to do while visiting York.
The Cast Iron Bar & Grill, located within the 4-star Delta Hotels by Marriott York, serves seasonally inspired dishes crafted from local ingredients.
Their super signature service provided by Kieran and the team was absolutely amazing throughout the evening.
Scrummy starters included the sensational squid and the beautiful broccoli soup. Mouthwatering mains included the superb steak burger with fries and the fabulous Fish & Chips with all the trimmings.
The extensive drinks menu has something to suit every palette including quality wines, beers, spirits and I highly recommend sampling a few of their divine cocktails too.
No visit to York is complete without stopping by the iconic Bettys located in the central St Helens Square location.
Bettys is famous for afternoon tea, where loveliness awaits you, and if you want to experience the finest way to enjoy you can pre-book a bookable Betty’s Afternoon Tea offering in the Beautiful Belmont room.
The charming historical Belmont room York can be accessed via an exclusive private entrance, where you will be serenaded by their pianist, as you enjoy a rather lavish selection of dainty sandwiches, that are replenishable may I add, specially selected teas and irresistible miniature cakes and scones.
The fabulous Floral Forage restaurant and bar York is an organic oasis of calm and tranquillity, the most perfect setting to enjoy some superb small plates and high-end unique quality cocktail offerings.
Brilliant Betty and her team make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside from the moment you arrive to the moment you leave, the place oozes with warmth and has that outdoors inside vibe about the place.
The cocktails that we sampled are next level, cleverly crafted and seamlessly mixed to perfection, and importantly are not generic offering guests a different drinking experience.
Small plate offerings at Forage are superb, pretty presentations, sublime ingredients and just the very best of the best in the most refined and yes relaxing surroundings.
Where to go
Founded at the confluence of the rivers Foss and Ouse, with an eclectic mix of Georgian, Medieval and Victorian characteristics, the wonderful walled city of York, with winding quaint, narrow streets and snickleways, has been perfectly preserved making it a picturesque location with so much to see and do!
In no particular order, here are my suggestions to ensure that you have lots of fun and enjoy some unique experiences when visiting York.
Wizards and witches be prepared to be spellbound at Yorks very own Hole in the Wand a marvellously magical golf experience that will delight and entertain audiences of all ages.
Let to wizard choose their wand or in this case their golf club to make sure you have the best shot of hitting a hole in one! Excitingly, if you do there is a reward to be had…your very own Hole in One pin badge – superb stuff!
The 9-hole course is fabulous family fun and the magical theming is spot on with plenty of exciting twists and turns around every corner. Upgrade and you can swish and flick with your fabulous feather pen to keep a note of your scores.
Highly recommend upgrading packages to include the merchandise, as there is a fantastically spellbinding array of offerings including potions and my personal favourite the photo memories.
York Theatre Royal have their jazz hands at the ready as they can’t wait to welcome their patrons with open arms to make sure that your theatre visit is all singing and dancing. See a live show, be part of the action and experience this stunning venue stepped is historical charm and character.
The York Light Opera Company production of Disney’s The Little Mermaidwas the performance during our visit which featured stunning projection, dazzling costumes, and unforgettable musical numbers, including ‘Under the Sea’, ‘Part of Your World’, ‘Poor Unfortunate Souls’ and ‘Kiss the Girl’.
Based on the classic 1989 Disney animated film, The Little Mermaid tells the enchanting story of Ariel, a mermaid who dreams of trading her tail for legs and exploring the human world. With the help of her mischievous sidekick, Flounder, and the cunning Ursula, Ariel strikes a bargain that will change her life forever.
The performances were outstanding and Ursula and her glowing hench men baddies for me a personal highlight of the spectacular show.
The Van Gogh Immersive experience is a unique and inspiring attraction based within the stunning St Mary’s church in York city centre.
We received such a lovely welcome from the team and the whole ambiance was relaxed, chilled and exactly what you need to escape the hecticness of life.
Have you ever dreamt of stepping into a painting? Well, this is the activity for you, tap into your creative flow and allow yourself to drift into the artists colour palette, free your mind ad wander around Van Gogh’s world.
During your visit, for a nominal fee, there is a virtual reality experience which I highly recommend it creates a dimensional immersion like no other and really tops of the visit to a whole new level…just sublime and a really lovely experience.
Are you terrified, petrified…well you should be because the team at The York Dungeons are awaiting your arrival and want to make sure that you have a truly horrible visit. Learn about York’s gruesome historical past in a deeply immersive interactive experience where audience participation is a must.
Yep, we got picked out of our group crowd and we had the responsibility of tapping into our inner warrior to defeat the opposition – such fun!
The incredible acting capabilities of all the characters we encountered during our visit was second to none. I was in ore, because the experience felt super real…one of my favourite lines “I like pulling out the bits” and yes, it’s as scary as it sounds, so be afraid very afraid!
York dungeon have it spot on with the right balance of scare, laughs and historical information this is a must when visiting York.
Ooo now who doesn’t like a bit of chocolate!? Well York’s Chocolate Story have got you covered with their fully guided immersive tour through over 4000 years of chocolate history!
Learn how cocoa is transformed from bean to bar and unwrap the secrets of York’s famous chocolate brands with the likes of Rowntree’s, Terry’s and Craven’s.
You have an opportunity to learn to taste chocolate like an expert, marvel at the skills of the professional chocolatiers and sample their crafty chocolate creations.
Try out your creative flair during the lovely lollypop making session where you create your very own chocolate lollipop to take away with you as a sweet momentum of the day.
Immerse yourself in centuries of history at one of York’s most iconic sites and experience stunning views over the ancient city.
Built to subdue the rebellious north by William the Conqueror, Clifford’s Tower has been a royal mint, a medieval stronghold and a Civil War garrison. In 1190, one of the worst antisemitic massacres of the Middle Ages took place on the site of the tower when York’s Jewish community were trapped there by a violent mob and many Jews chose to commit suicide rather than be murdered.
Today, a new roof deck gives unrivalled views over York’s historic skyline, with its medieval buildings and famous Minster. Inside, new walkways and staircases have opened up parts of the tower that have been off-limits for centuries, and immersive soundscapes and stories are bringing the tower’s turbulent history to life like never before.
An iconic York landmark, the York Minster Cathedral with its Gothic architecture, is a breath-taking sight and the beating heart of York. Marvel in the Minsters magnificence, a sanctuary of worship, a place of calm, peace and tranquillity.
Nearly burnt down, deliberately in 1829 by Jonathan Martin and the mysterious fire of 1984, but now meticulously restored, the Minster basks in all its glory, where visitors can view key highlights including the nave, medieval stained glass, the under croft, chapter house, memorials, the kings screen and the central tower.
For a nominal fee you can pre- book a visit to the top and climb up the 275 steps to the very top of York Minster’s Central Tower. See marvellous medieval stonework and gothic grotesques, as you climb high, whereby climbers are rewarded with amazingly breath-taking panoramic views over York city.
So, got a taste for Yorks food scene and historical loveliness well now it is your turn so #LetsMakeYorkGlow and enjoy visiting York in 2024.
After working hard, we all want to get the best out of our well-earned pennies, this is where Groupon gives us the opportunity to enjoy a luxury five star champagne lifestyle on a lemonade budget.
The generous Groupon discounts offered are exceptional value, literally jaw dropping, and enable you to live it up and enjoy life to the full, now let me show you exactly why Groupon got you gorgeous peeps covered!
You know that it’s a fabulously fancy pants hotel when there is a Rolls Royce at the entrance! Just gives you the perfect excuse to get dolled up, such fun!
Gorgeous Groupon have scored us all an incredible deal with this Manchester stay located within the impressive four-star Midland Hotel which includes a stay in a King room for two with the option to add a full English breakfast.
Due to the historic prominence of the building each room is unique and has it’s own character and charm. Throughout the hotel décor is a refined neutral colour palette, feature air conditioning devices, large TVs, sitting areas and tea and coffee making facilities.
The beautiful breakfast options are amazing and I would highly recommend paying the extra to enjoy such an extensive breakfast.
Guests can also sit back and relax by making use of the onsite spa facilities* which include a full thermal suites, swan neck fountain, pool and jacuzzi.
Now, your based in Manchester city centre right in the heart of the action why not head out on the town and again Groupon have you all sorted.
Groupon greatness continues when you can enjoy their two course meal with a bottle of wine, with the option to add on extra wine, at Manchester’s Mamucium restaurant.
Unwind in style, sit back and enjoy the finest contemporary British cooking featuring seasonal ingredients and showcasing the best flavours.
The brilliant Beef & Ale pie with mash, greens and lashings of gorgeous gravy and the Fish & Chips with all the trimmings are top pick dishes that is for sure.
Delicious desserts included the pretty in pink cheesecake and the classic scrummy sticky toffee pudding. and all washed down with a bottle of wonderful wine what’s not to like.
Now, just when you though things could not get any better Groupon have scored a hat trick with this third offering; An Afternoon Tea with Prosecco, with an option for two or four persons, at the lovely Lowry hotel.
The Lowry hotel is an opulent five-star Manchester property located on the tranquil River Irwell providing a superb scenic spot for you to enjoy some scrummy sweetness.
The expansive restaurant adorned with captivating artwork and floods of natural light created a relaxed ambience for the Groupon afternoon offering which included delicious delicate sandwiches, wraps, and a super selection of sweet pastries, accompanied by teas and of course a glass of prosecco.
Want to make your luxury leisure time go off with a champagne pop but without breaking the bank? Well Groupon vouchers are the way to go so what are you waiting for go and #GetyourGrouponon
Thank you for reading 😊
Melanie xx
*Advanced booking is required and use of the facilities are all subject to availability.
February has come around quickly, so I would like to take you back to all things Christmas and location lovely Liverpool, where we enjoyed a super sparkly stay at the centrally located Ibis Liverpool Centre Albert Dock, what a fantastically fabulous festive treat.
Right in the heart of all the action, just opposite the Royal Albert Dock, the M&S Arena and a few minutes’ walk from the Albert Dock, Matthew Street, Tate Gallery, The museum of Liverpool, the Liver Building and Liverpool one shopping centre you are spoilt for choice.
Immediately noticeable was that the hotel was decked out in Christmas loveliness, upon arrival we received a wonderfully warm welcome, and right there and then we knew we were going to have a lorra lorra laughs as it was good vibes all round and we were ready to rock around the Christmas tree.
After a friendly and informative check in process we headed up to our cosy double room so we could chill over a complimentary cuppa, from the in room fully stocked tea and coffee tray, while we planned our Liverpool Christmas adventures.
The modern bedrooms, offering a city or riverside view, are furnished with the new Sweet Bed by Ibis and have 1 large double, desk area, internet & TV, hairdryer and a modern ensuite bathroom including complimentary toiletries for you to use throughout your stay.
Now, Christmas in Liverpool is full of festive cheer there are various Christmas markets, including at both Liverpool One and George Street, so you can get your festive jingle on for sure.
After building up an appetite why not head down to the onsite Fogg’s restaurant, serving a choice of international cuisine, as it is the perfect place for couples, family, and friends to enjoy good food and good times. Décor is contemporary and chilled out providing guests home away from home vibes, now onto the food and drinks.
Super starters included super spring rolls with sweet chilli dip, mouth-watering Mozzarella cheesy sticks with a lush salsa dip and a beautiful bowl of onion rings really yummy and fabulous food all round.
Now, are you team Santa or team Scrooge, can’t decide well now you can be both simply get your squad together and head down to Breakout Manchester Newton Street for an exciting and exhilarating escape challenge of a Christmas time…We did, and it was a fabulously festive fun activity for sure.
As always the brilliant Breakout Manchester gamemasters warmly welcome you into their fabulous family of Breakout brilliance and this visit was no exception so thank you to our gamemasters; phenomenal Phil and excellent Ellie for making our visit super sparkly and spectacular.
Christmas Chaos
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, with plenty of crimbo loveliness and cheer, but Santa has given our team a top-secret task….ho ho ho!
Santa’s schedule has been hectic, Santa’s Elf’s are all busy on Christmas tasks double checking the naughty and nice lists, so Santa needs a spare moment to feed Rudolph and the rest of the super sleigh team.
Santa needed us to deliver presents to the last house on the street…but the house security system shut down and locked us inside – oh dear! We had 60 minutes to escape so we could get back to our Christmas Day plans. We escaped and it was jingle all the way
Now, our team successfully delivered Santa’s sack of pressies we needed to ensure that they kept under the children’s Christmas tree, as Ebeneezer Scrooge has decided to cause havoc with Christmas.
A Christmas Nightmare
There is always one and as we know Ebeneezer Scrooge is a real bah humbug!
Now, buying gifts for Birthdays, Engagements, weddings and other celebrations can be challenging at times, but now it is that time of the year where it goes next level and we all frantically dash around trying to find our friends, family and loved ones the most gorgeous gifts.
Well, East Lancashire Railway have you covered for all your gifting needs 365 days of the year, as they offer the most exquisite and exciting dining with Distinction Railway Experiences.
East Lancashire Railway, located at the Bolton Street Station stop in Bury centre, is all about keeping Britain’s railway heritage alive and steaming.
An amazing organisation run by their incredible volunteers who have a genuine and authentic passion, dedication, and love for all things Railway.
Give the Gift of a Dining with Distinction Experience at the East Lancashire Railway where your lucky gift recipient can immerse themselves in the traditional age of steam and learn all about our historical industrial heritage.
From the moment of arrival, your lucky guest will experience all the bells and whistles the East Lancashire Railway team are all superstars and will pull out all the stops.
Now, I think that was the whistle blown, so it is just a case of which dining experience to choose from, here are a few of my top pick dining experiences.
Feel that opulence and VIP vibes on a rather royal Red Rose Dinner service, where they literally roll out the red carpet, on board you can enjoy the beautifully restored pullman style carriages that will take you steaming through the idyllic Irwell Valley countryside.
Enjoy a sensational sparkling welcome with a glass of fizz to begin before moving onto a sumptuous and superb four course silver service dinner offering, where your personal waiter/waitress will provide the very best in food and service, as you soak up the atmosphere lounging back in luxurious upholstered seating and crisp white linen table detail.
Red Rose delicious dinners at the East Lancashire Railway are truly an opulent dining with distinction experience not to be missed and makes a perfect gift year-round that creates lasting memories that will be talked about for years to come.
Indulge in an iconic British tradition and why not opt for an amazing Afternoon tea with a sparkling welcome, a glass of fizz anyone?
A three-tier tray display awaits with fabulous, filled finger sandwiches along with some scrummy homemade scones with clotted cream and jam of course and a patisserie plate with all things super sweet and yummy.
A nice little touch was the brilliant birthday banner and illustrated card provided for my celebrations – just loveliness. For an additional fee, you can also add on additional extras such as flowers, chocolates and champagne, so celebratory.
Gift a slice of festive fabulousness and enjoy a lovely traditional Christmas lunch aboard a beautiful pullman style carriage which I am sure will get the Christmas seasonal energy going full steam ahead.
The Pickled Sprout restaurant, based within The Yorkshire hotel, is located in an enviable postcode right in the centre of exclusive Harrogate.
The beautiful bespoke botanical décor themed around bringing the outdoors inside and providing diners with only the finest fresh local Yorkshire produce.
Legendary duo Chole and Dario run The Pickled Sprout, along with their team, the commitment, dedication and passion that they both have for the business is unrivalled.
A warm welcome is always provided the moment you walk in the building and you just know that everyone of the team will make your visit reight Yorkshire!
Sit back, relax order a glass of vino or two, chow down on The Pickled Sprouts signature beautiful bread board as you peruse the extensive menu.
Now, it’s nice to shake things up a little so why not ask the team to mix you up a cocktail or two, as I can tell you they are well worth it. Anything from a Monster Margarita, Pina Colada, Expresso Martini whatever your flavour the team have you covered.
Reight let’s get on to the food and you will be spoilt for choice, we had some sensational starters including the perfectly presented scallops and a deliciously cheesy souffle.
Lush mouth watering mains included the superb salmon fillet with new potatoes, greens with a lip-smacking lush sauce. Then there was the epic Fish & Chips with mushy peas and tarte sauce, absolutely cracking and the potion size was huge!!
The sticky toffee pudding with hazelnut ice-cream and red spun sugar artwork was wonderful and a sweet end to the dinner.
Now, why stop there extend the Yorkshire loveliness by checking into one of their onsite rooms at The Yorkshire hotel. The reception team are really lovely and Chloe gave us a proper Yorkshire welcome which instantly made us feel right at home.
Recently refurbished cosy rooms offer guests snug vibes where they can have a decent night’s rest so they can enjoy Harrogate to the max. For me their Yorkshire themed tea tray with the all-important biscuits is a real winner.
To further enhance the subtle Yorkshire theming, the framed Yorkshire artwork was a right bobbly dazzler for sure!
The Manchester Marriott Victoria and Albert hotel located in an enviable postcode right by the beautiful Manchester city centre canal network is an ideal home away from home for both business and leisure.
The stunning Grade II property has a mix of a neutral and warm colour palate with many of the original wood beams and metal columns still in place.
A warm welcome is always provided from the moment you walk in the building and you just know that everyone of the team will make your stay memorable for all the right reasons.
The hotel offers a range of accommodations including their divine Duplex Suites which are the perfect way to enjoy a super Suite Manchester city escape in style.
The duplex suites are on two floors, starting with a downstairs bathroom including bath, overhead shower, toilet, bason and complimentary toiletries to use throughout your stay.
Leading onto a lovely lounge area, with a complimentary tea tray and bottled water, that is spacious and packed out with original wood detailing. The sympathetic renovation marries a mix of contemporary and traditional extremely well.
Now, when it comes to celebrations of any kind this hotel has got you covered. They can arrange all sorts of extra goodies, surprise moments, such as this beautiful birthday package with banner, balloons, bubbles, birthday brownie platter and a cute card, so I would highly recommend checking out their perfect packages as they have something celebratory for all budgets.
As previously mentioned, this superb duplex suite has another level and the suite is next level for sure. Head upstairs where there is a second bathroom, snug bedroom with robes, slippers, a vanity area, and a huge balcony with sweeping city views.
Room service breakfast anyone…yes please! Make things easy like a Sunday morning and enjoy some of the Marriott Manchester’s Suite Signature service.
Head downstairs and there you have it a beautiful breakfast lounge setup just for you and your guests, I could not think of a better way to spend a morning.
Room service was impressive with a variety of items such as the full English, omelette, pretty porridge bowls, pastries, tea and coffee, just perfection!
Fuelled and ready to go Manchester city centre has so much to see and do so you will be spoilt for choice. After a busy day of exploring The Manchester Marriott’s Victoria and Albert Hotel has the best place to relax, The Chop & Plant restaurant.
The onsite Chop & Plant restaurant offers a cool eclectic space for you and your guests to wine, dine and generally chill out, kick back and relax.
The restaurant and bar has something to suite every palate and was well worth a visit. They have small plates, main meals, desserts and an extensive range of drink offerings. Please do try out a few of their cocktails, the excellent Expresso Martini and mega Margarita, mixed to perfection and tasted delicious!
The Ibis Manchester Centre 96 Portland Street Hotel is perfectly located right in the heart of Manchester City centre. The hotel has a cool chic lounger and bar area perfect to enjoy a coffee or cocktail and people watch.
Warmly welcomed, by the lovely Ibis team as per usual, we headed up to our room. The bedrooms are cosy and snug; the double bed provided an excellent night’s sleep.
There is a spacious wardrobe, a desk area with a plug port so you can ensure all your gadgets are on full charger before exploring all that Manchester has to offer.
The Bathroom hub has all you need including a shower unit with complimentary toiletries to use during your stay. There is also a fully stocked tea and coffee tray ideal for a cuppa while you plan your city adventures.
Once you are all settled in it’s time to head out and explore all that Manchester city centre has to offer. There are art galleries, museum’s, plenty of activities and shopping are just a few of my suggestions.
After building up an appetite why not head over to The Exchange Food and Drink Lounge, located in the Ibis’s sister Hotel Novotel Manchester Centre, as it is the perfect place for couples, family, and friends to enjoy good food and good times.
What is really lovely about The Exchange Food & Drink Lounge, within the Novotel Manchester City centre, is how superb the whole team are, from the chef to the servers, and for me this makes you feel instantly at home.
Décor is contemporary, cosy and chilled providing guests home away from home vibes, now onto the all important food and drinks.
The Exchange lounge food and drinks menu is extensive, there is something for everyone, it is next level. The all new starter boards are amazing and the perfect way to share a few nibbles while waiting for your mains. The choice of cheeses, fresh vegetables & fruits, olives, humous, dips, meats and breads are superb.
Mouth-watering mains include the fabulous Fish & Chips with mushy peas and all the trimmings along with the Prawn Linguini you have two winning dishes.
Now, if you fancy some sweet stuff why not go for a pre-dinner cocktail and if you have left some room, I would highly recommend sampling the delicious desserts including the Bakewell tart with fresh berries and custard and also the luscious rice pudding with pear and chocolate sauce, this was a real winner! All washed down with a liquor coffee.
The best part is that your snug Ibis room is literally a hop skip and a jump away so you can take it easy, sit back and relax.
Enjoy some Lancashire Loveliness, by booking a stay at The Pendle Inn pub, situated within the beautiful Barley village located within The Forest of Bowland.
There’s plenty to do, with the Pendle Sculpture trail, Newchurch witches galore shop, rolling hills, farm life and miles upon miles of hiking terrain. so just grab that ruck sack, bang on your hike boots and get stomping.
The Pendle Inn Pub is set in some of Lancashire most stunningly scenic rural bliss, paradise on earth. Photographic opportunities in abundance for those keen photographers and Instagram moments or simply just live in the moment and soak in the beauty through your own eyes.
You will immediately notice how genuine the warm welcome will be, becuase all the team are absolute super stars. A big shout out to the lovely Lizzy, sparkly Holly and awesome chef Stuart for making our weekend wonderful and full of fabulousness.
Built up an appetite, I bet you have, and you’re in for a right treat, because Chef Stuart and his team have got some right lovely pub grub for you. There’s no Sunday lunch like a Thwaites Pendle Inn Sunday pub lunch… and with all the trimmings including those giant Yorkshire puddings you’re all sorted!!
Halloumi fries with a sweet chilli sauce dip and sausage roll starters, yes please, pure lushness! Mouth-watering mains include their signature roast beef Sunday roast with veggies, roast and mash potatoes with lashings of beefy gravy…Ooo blooming brilliant it just makes your mother water!
The amazing apple pie with custard, chocolate brownie with chocolate sauce, ice cream and coffee liqueurs to finish, it’s a good way to spend a Sunday that’s for sure.
Let the good times roll and make a few nights of it and stay onsite at the Pendle Inn Pub Cute Cottage Accommodations. Self-catering units that offer the perfect base to go large in Lancashire and make the most of your time.
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