fosseway.net » Fosseway.net – guide to the Fosse Way through the Cotswolds http://fosseway.net Things to do, places to visit, eat, drink,stay and shop on and near the Fosse Way through Leicestershire, Warwickshire, Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds UK Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:32:09 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Bennetts Fine Wines – Chipping Campden http://fosseway.net/bennetts-fine-wines-chipping-campden/2007 http://fosseway.net/bennetts-fine-wines-chipping-campden/2007#comments Sun, 14 Oct 2007 17:42:30 +0000 avjba http://fosseway.net/locations/cotswolds/bennetts-fine-wines-chipping-campden/ Bennetts Wine ShopChipping Campden is the archetypal Cotswold Village – mellow yellow stone houses, thatched roofs, an ancient market hall, a beautiful parish church (St James) and nowadays a good sprinkling of antique shops, craft galeries and plenty of places to eat and drink well.
Bennetts Fine Wines looks every inch the old-fashioned traditional wine merchant – small, atmospheric shop with stone floors and a slightly hushed atmosphere. The shop has an impressive selection of top quality Burgundy, Champagne, Claret and Port. plus a healthy harvest from the rest of Europe and the New World.
There is also an excellent website (see www.bennettsfinewines.com). On Saturdays there are always wines open for tasting and there is also a programme of tasting evenings for customers.

now also at Shipton-on-Stour (previously Edward Sheldon)

New Street, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire, CV36 4EN    t: 01608 661409

Bennetts Fine Wines
High, Street, Chipping Campden, Glos GL55 6AGt:  01386 840392

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]]> http://fosseway.net/bennetts-fine-wines-chipping-campden/2007/feed 0 Edward Sheldon, Wine Merchants, Shipston-on-Stour http://fosseway.net/edward-sheldon-wine-merchants-shipston-on-stour/2007 http://fosseway.net/edward-sheldon-wine-merchants-shipston-on-stour/2007#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2007 22:25:00 +0000 avjba http://fosseway.net/locations/cotswolds/edward-sheldon-wine-merchants-shipston-on-stour/ cellars at edward sheldon Edward Sheldon is a very traditional country wine merchant – in the middle of good farming and hunting countryside southeast of Stratford-upon-Avon. (NB Now part of Bennetts Fine Wines )Their premises are redolent of their long history, and you’d be forgiven for expecting something a bit “stuffy”. But amongst the fine clarets, revered Burgundies and Hunting Port you will find an exciting range of well-chosen wines from the New World and Old. With proper cellars, a facinating day book ledger from 100 years ago and knowledgeable staff it is worth a leisurely visit – there are also a few good eateries and food shops in the town. An example of their less tradtional range is the Rive Haute Sauvignon from the excellent Plaimont Co-operative, which is a Vin de Pays du Gers in South West France. Jane McQuitty reviewed this wine in the Times “..squeaky clean stainless-steel fermented Sauvignon made from grapes picked in the cool of the early morning to ensure the zingiest results. Oozing smashing ripe, grassy, gooseberry and whitecurrant fruit” – I think she liked it. So did we.

Edward Sheldon now Bennetts Fine Wines.  New Street, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire, CV36 4EN       t:01608 661409

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]]> http://fosseway.net/edward-sheldon-wine-merchants-shipston-on-stour/2007/feed 0 The Halford Bridge near Stratford-upon-Avon http://fosseway.net/the-halford-bridge-near-stratford-upon-avon/2007 http://fosseway.net/the-halford-bridge-near-stratford-upon-avon/2007#comments Sat, 27 Jan 2007 17:08:30 +0000 avjba http://fosseway.net/locations/cotswolds/the-halford-bridge-near-stratford-upon-avon/  

The Halford Bridge

The Halford Bridge

Halford Bridge Hotel

There has been a coaching inn on the Fosse Way where it crosses the River Stour since the 16th Century, but in recent years the place was getting a touch neglected.

However in December 2006 it re-opened under new owners after extensive refurbishment. It is now a stylish, modern informal venue for “dining, drinking and dozing”. Whether it be for a coffee en-route or an overnight stay in one of the 12 individually-styled rooms. The place has a “nut” theme for the rooms and bar and restaurant – which is fun. The decor is modern, yet sympathetic to what is an old building with sloping floors, narrow staircases and some low beams upstairs.

Lunch in the bar was excellent – a shortish menu, but with a good selection of both modern and traditional fare.

“Experience the relaxed, friendly atmosphere and original coaching inn charm that this village pub has to offer. Steeped in history and located on the fringes of The Cotswolds. Halford offers the best of both worlds, set in a charming, sleepy village location, yet within easy reach of a variety of places that the heart of England has to offer – Shakespeares Stratford, historic Warwick, Cotswold countryside and many more. Our team of staff, friends, family and regulars will be only to happy to recommend great, tried and tested places of interest for you to visit, and will point you in the right direction to get there!”

Halford Bridge Hotel
Fosse Way
Halford
Warwickshire CV36 5BN
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