Win! A Donnington Valley Spa Stay

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Our lucky winner and their guest can enjoy an indulgent stay with a treatment, dinner and breakfast at Donnington Valley Hotel & Spa near Newbury which is offering an Autumn package for everyone during November

Has your get up & go… got up and gone? You’re not the only one! At this time of year, it’s all too easy to feel frazzled and worn out.

That’s why the team at Donnington Valley Hotel & Spa near Newbury have rustled up the perfect escape. The exclusive Awesome Autumn Spa Break (from £229pp) has all bases covered, with a blend of relaxing pampering, delicious dining and exceptional hospitality.

You might have visited this privately owned contemporary four-star hotel to play a round of golf; there’s an 18-hole course, offering wonderful views and wildlife, particularly as the leaves turn flaming red.

Donnington Valley is also home to an opulent spa and health club with a state-of-the-art gym, 18-metre pool, Jacuzzi, experience showers, sauna, steam room, aromatherapy room, and sun terrace, perfect for enjoying a warming beverage or glass of bubbles!

As for treatments, you’re in superb hands with the Donnington Valley Hotel & Spa therapists. If your skin is tired & you’re struggling to bounce back, we can highly recommend the hydraluronic and Royal Jelly facials and the signature Sonoma Aromatherapy full body massage. The Germaine De Capuccini range of science-based skincare, as well as the TEMPLESPA treatment menu, has something for everyone, tailored to individual skincare concerns and types to top up your inner glow!

The peaceful sanctuary here at the large and lavish hotel & spa really adds to the overall calming experience. Whether you’re padding around the relaxation area or enjoying 40 winks in the super-king size beds, the whole setting has been designed to melt your cares away.

As part of the November package guests can enjoy a meal in the award-winning restaurant, with a menu of a seasonal British and innovative international cuisine. After a restful night, they’ll start their day with a full English or Continental breakfast. The Awesome Autumn package includes a £15 voucher for the hotel’s innovative wine tasting machine, allowing you to enjoy two 125ml glasses of five 50ml flights. And, if you’re short of time, check out the Wellness Wednesdays throughout November, offering a 25% discount off any treatment.

In our competition this month, our lucky winner and their guest can enjoy a Signature Spa Break which includes a 25-minute treatment, dinner and breakfast.

To enter our prize draw, fill in the form below before 12pm on Friday, 29th November.

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Win! Hydes Cyder cases!

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Three lucky winners can enjoy a case of premium, Hampshire-made Hydes Cyder

Created in the heart of Hampshire, Hydes Cyder is a wild-fermented, premium, hand-crafted and meticulously blended drink with no added artificial ingredients.

Founded by husband-and-wife team Philip and Lucy Lundberg, their first cider was launched last year. Since then, Hydes Cyder has been highly acclaimed by both consumers and the trade, especially praised for its authentic and refreshing taste and elegance.

Hydes Cyder has recently secured government funding to open a tap room at their farmhouse premises from the Rural England Prosperity Fund. Their offerings are expanding to run cider-making courses and special events including cider food pairing masterclasses.

A true testament to the rich agricultural heritage of Hampshire, Hydes Cyder is produced using premium English orchard apples, plus traditional bittersweet varieties. Once harvested, the apples are wild fermented using time-honoured traditional methods before the cider is blended and packed in attractive 500ml bottles of reusable steel kegs.

At 5% alcohol by volume, the lightly carbonated medium dry cider is light on the palate, with gorgeous aromas of pronounced apple and citrus translating into a full flavour on the palate, complete with a long, smooth and refreshing finish exhibiting further bold apple notes. Best served chilled from the fridge or over ice, Hydes Cyder is delightful on its own but also pairs exceptionally well with food, including the likes of cured meats, cheese and simple tapas dishes.

Hydes Cyder is available to purchase online and from the on-site shop in Herriard, as well as from selected off-licences, farm shops and hospitality venues, with the cider now on draught at The Brushmakers Arms in Upham and The Tichbourne Arms in Alresford.

Co-founder Lucy Lundberg said: “Hydes Cyder is still very much in the initial phases, but we’re extremely proud of the Hampshire cider we produce and have been thrilled by the response that it has received. Now available in kegs, we hope that it will be available in more pubs around the local area and further afield, just in time for the nice weather.”

Having started life as a family lockdown project, Hydes Cyder uses traditional apples that are wild fermented using time honoured methods, blended and packaged in 500ml bottles or reusable kegs.

As well as producing a cider that’s suitable for both vegetarians and vegans, Hydes Cyder is also committed to sustainability, with all operations conducted within close proximity to their Hampshire base, reflecting the brand’s dedication to local sourcing and environmental responsibility.

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Eastbury Hotel & Spa review

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Lazing in the bubbling jacuzzi, gazing up at the round ceiling window, where concentric circles of rain pulse outwards… this is about as close to Zen as I can remember feeling.

I have entered the round, inviting, Hobbit-like door to the bijou spa at the bottom of the walled garden at The Eastbury in Sherbourne. Inside is a nurturing safe haven that feels a million miles from the daily hubbub, with a luxury wet spa, hydrotherapy tub, sauna and treatment room where even the most frazzled can feel their cares melt away.

Treatments on offer from healing hands include nourishing facials, stone therapy and deep tissue massage, using the premier cru of wellness brands Caudalie. There is also an outdoor jacuzzi for good measure, and you can book exclusive use of the spa suite or perhaps treat yourself to a nourishing body wrap or tub and scrub.

If you are worn out by your own life and need a restorative change of scene, I can think of few places more suited than The Eastbury. The recently refurbished 26-bedroom country house hotel is the winner of the “best value experience” in the prestigious Conde Nast 2022 awards for Excellence.

Sherborne – the ancient capital of Dorset – is a sleepy market town with many local gardens (Stourhead, Minterne, Tintinhill), fly fishing, hot air ballooning, Sherborne Castle and Abbey. The area is surrounded by National Trust and English Heritage Sites and is a great base from which to explore the Dorset coast including Chesil Beach, Durdle Door, West Bay and Brownsea Island (a drive away of less than 45 minutes).

The five Victorian Garden Potting Shed Suites are beautifully appointed, snuggly warm and cosy, thanks to their underfloor heating. Each one has its own entrance and tri-folding rear doors so you can enjoy the private terrace and gaze at the stars, alongside the fire pit. These get-away suites are nestled in the award-winning gardens of the 17th century stone period property, where the outdoor seating, croquet, badminton, table tennis and large chess set add to the quirky charm of this luxury getaway. The newly refurbished Eastbury Cottage is has three generous bedrooms, if you’re looking for a group stay.

There are some dog-friendly rooms with comfy canine beds, bowls, treats, a squeaky dog toy and even a welcome letter from the owner’s chihuahua Monty. Each beautiful room offers a walks guide so that you can venture out to make the most of the local scenery, including Badbury Rings, Glastonbury Tor and the River Yeo.

Whatever your stress levels, a stay promises to top up your mojo levels and leave you feeling pampered, refreshed and ready to face the world anew. Aaaaaaand relax!

Doubles from £206 B&B per night. Eastbury Cottage price based on two people is £625 per night or £4,375 for seven nights. Price based on four people or more is £850 per night or £5,950 for seven nights on a self-catering basis. Includes a private garden, six-seater outdoor table, barbecue and a classic garden hot tub (available from the end of September). Minimum two-night stay. For more info or to book a stay visit theeastburyhotel.co.uk or call 01935 813131.

We have a five-star overnight stay with spa & dinner for two people at The Eastbury to give away! Click here to enter

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Bill’s Newbury

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It’s time to take a fresh look at a familiar face with the grand re-opening of Bill’s in Newbury today (23rd September).

The popular restaurant and bar in Market Place is staying true to its roots but adding a touch of glamour with modern décor, luxurious velvet seating and sparkling chandeliers.

It’s the ideal spot for lunch, after work cocktails or dinner and to celebrate the relaunch they are offering you the chance to win dinner for six people. Anyone booking a table online during the opening week (23rd to 29th September) will automatically be entered into the prize draw.

And for the first two weeks after the relaunch, diners will be asked to vote for their chosen charity – West Berkshire Mencap, Helen & Douglas House and The Samaritans – to support for the next three months. The successful charity will be revealed on 7th October.

The management team in Newbury have been working to build relationships with the local community and the restaurant will be making a 50p contribution for each ‘burger of the week’ sold with the money going to the chosen charity.

Founder of the restaurant chain, which started in Lewes, Sussex in 2000, Bill Collison said: “Good quality food in a welcoming environment has always been at the core of Bill’s. We have loved being in our current spot in Newbury for the past five years and we felt the time was right for a fresh new look for the restaurant.

“We are proud to create restaurants that are full of vibrant colour and vintage trinkets. I believe that the new look transcends all dining times which will only enhance our diners’ experience and showcase our vibrant food and drinks.”

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