We recently enjoyed a chilly but sunny walk at Broadway Tower and explored the lovely new Tower Barn that has opened. Just a few steps below the Deer Park you will find a beautiful Cotswold stone barn with comfy seating, delicious coffee & cakes and a shopping area with great clothing and interior furnishings. The new space at Tower Barn will also be used to offer visitors a whole new range of activities and experiences ranging from workshops to talks. There are also easy to use ‘Moustache’ E-bikes available to hire. After tasty cakes, hot drinks and entertainment by the resident pheasant we were ready for another little walk. What a great addition to Broadway Tower
Russells of Broadway - A restaurant with rooms
It was a date night on Monday and we went to Russells of Broadway for dinner. The gorgeous building is the former showroom of Sir Gordon Russell's furniture, and for warm days it has a lovely terrace from which to watch the world go by....
Head Chef Neil Clarke uses fresh local produce to create modern British dishes. We really enjoyed the Prix Fixe menu which is extremely good value at £22 for 3 courses.
I chose salmon fishcake with a poached egg and hollandaise sauce (above) then Poussin and David had the ham hock with peas (above) followed by Gurnard. Each dish was delicious and beautifully presented. The staff are just the right mix of attentive and friendly.
I'm know for my love of puddings and the white chocolate mousse with honeycomb was the best I have ever eaten! David enjoyed his cheese and we will definitely be back again soon.
I would recommend booking a table as it can get very busy. If you would like to stay Russell's has 7 stunning guest rooms and suites.
LUNCH
Monday to Saturday from 12noon – last orders 2.15pm
Sunday: from 12noon – last orders 2.30pm
DINNER
Monday to Saturday from 6pm – last orders 9.15
Closed Sunday evening except bank holiday’s
PRIX FIXE MENU is available:
Monday – Saturday from Midday until 2.30pm
Monday – Friday from 6.00pm until 9.15pm
One Course - £14 Two Courses - £18
www.broadway-cotswolds.co.uk/russells
See Cotswold Lavender in bloom
We went up to Cotswold Lavender just outside Snowshill on Saturday and really enjoyed wandering around the large display field which is in full bloom and can be seen until 9th August this year. A beautiful sea of lilac/blue flowers with a wonderful perfume, busy bees enjoying the pollen on a warm summer’s day, and lots of smiling faces.
There is also a lovely gift shop and cafe – we succumbed to Lavender Honey and Cotswold Lavender body lotion. Well worth a visit - you only need to allow about an hour....
www.broadway-cotswolds.co.uk/cotswold-lavender
