The latest news from around both counties DE VERE COTSWOLD WATER PARK UNVEILS GRAND TRANSFORMATION De Vere Cotswold Water Park, part of the De Vere collection of historic mansion house estates and distinctive contemporary hotels and event destinations, has unveiled a £700,000 refurbishment to its Kingfisher and Drake event suites. Both have been refreshed to include modern amenities and the latest technologies to bring them in line with the company’s innovative Smart Space meetings concept. The new design in both suites includes exposed Cotswold stone walls and feature panelling to complement the surrounding natural landscape, bringing it in line with De Vere’s distinctly British aesthetic. The Kingfisher Suite, one of the property’s largest spaces, can host up to 370 people or it can be split into three sections to accommodate smaller groups. The suite offers 300 metres of flexible floor space that can easily be tailored to suit any event. The area also has its own entrance, ensuring privacy and exclusivity for guests. The suite offers direct access to an outdoor decking area and an indoor adjoining bar. The Kingfisher Suite provides free superfast Wi-Fi up to 100Mb, a PA system and a projector and screen. The Drake Suite offers flexible seating options ideal for private dinners or smaller celebrations for up to 126 guests. There’s a built-in projector and screen and a private breakout area that acts as a welcoming spot for arrival drinks or a portable bar. Venue director Peter Sangster said, “We are very excited to reveal the results of the refurbishment to the Kingfisher and Drake suites. The work has breathed new life into the suites while celebrating the beautiful natural environment surrounding the property and ensuring they offer the latest luxuries with 21st-century design and state-of-the-art facilities.” To book, visit www.devere.co.uk/cotswold-water-park-hotel NEWS DAYLESFORD LAUNCHES FIRST UK-MADE ORGANIC GIN AND VODKA Sustainable farming and retailing experts, Daylesford Organic based in Gloucestershire, has launched a collection of new drinks including the first organic tonic water to be manufactured in the UK and a new organic gin and vodka, featuring a label with a vibrant, bespoke design by artist Hugo Guinness. Perfect for weddings, the Daylesford Organic Tonic Waters are available in four flavours (Light, Cucumber, Wild Elderflower and Damascena Rose) and each is mixed with dandelion instead of quinine to keep the product organic and offer an earthy aroma and bittersweet taste. The Daylesford Organic Fig Leaf Gin is infused with fig leaves, bergamot, gorse and herbs, creating a fragrant and floral spirit with grassy citrus notes. The gin is inspired by the scents of the gardens and wildflower meadows surrounding Daylesford’s farm in the Cotswolds. The Daylesford Organic Hop Vodka is a wheat grain vodka with a leafy green scent, gently distilled with hand-picked hops, fresh rosemary and thyme. The tonic waters are priced at £1.49 for a 200ml bottle and £2.49 for a 500ml bottle. To shop, visit www.daylesford.com Nearlywed LUXURY COTSWOLD RENTALS WELCOMES FOUR PROPERTIES Luxury Cotswolds Rentals has welcomed four new properties to its portfolio ahead of the staycation season. The first, Crucis Park in Gloucestershire is a new country house available to rent for the first time for up to 20 guests, along with two newly converted barns for additional bedrooms, designed by Yiangou Architects. Set within its own estate, and just eight minutes from Cirencester, it’s constructed from Cotswold ashlar stone. Internally, the house features marble and stone fireplaces, a central staircase, decorative plasterwork, mahogany bookcases and a painted timber-panelled dining room. It has eight bedrooms and bathrooms, a drawing room, dining room, library and a formal sitting room as well as a large heated swimming pool and tennis court. The house is fully staffed with a chef, butler and housekeeper and offers a dining menu made using locally sourced produce paired with fine wines alongside a well-stocked help-yourself whiskey bar for guests to enjoy. In contrast, Ebrington Manor located in Chipping Campden is an ancient manor house that has been recently updated for modern family living with eight bedrooms and bathrooms. Original features include open fireplaces, wooden beams and a Cotswold stone boathouse. The grounds are home to a small spring lake for wild swimming, a paddleboard, rowing boat and fishing rods. In the mature gardens is a large firepit which can be used as a barbecue, and croquet, football and pétanque equipment. Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the village of Ebrington is within a short walk from the house and has an award-winning pub, farm shop, butcher and café. Where better to celebrate the historic Queen’s Platinum Jubilee than in the heart of the Cotswolds. Whether it’s celebrating in privacy with your nearest and dearest or indulging in one of the summer’s hottest tickets, get set for the ultimate British Bonanza with Luxury Cotswold Rentals. To book, visit www.luxurycotswoldrentals.co.uk Check out the newly designed website from Cheltenham-based The Vanilla Pod Bakery and don’t miss their delicious new cupcake designs! https://vanillapodbakery.com LOCAL NEWS 9
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