All this sun has got us hot under the collar here at Eden Hotel Collection and we don’t know about you but we are struggling to decide between sitting on the terrace with a glass of pimms or in the hot tub with a glass of fizz. Decisions, decisions.
\r\n\r\nWhichever beverage you decide on this summer, we are ready and waiting to tend to your every need at each of our luxury hotels, all of which are the perfect destination for a relaxing summer break!
\r\n\r\nOur special summer stays include strawberries & cream with a glass of fizz, an award-winning three course dinner, an overnight stay and full English breakfast.
\r\n\r\nSo what are you waiting for? Book your summer stay today...
\r\n\r\nMallory Court • Buckland Tout-Saints • The Kings Hotel • The Arden Hotel • Brockencote Hall
\r\n\r\nThe Greenway Hotel & Spa • The Mount Somerset Hotel & Spa • Bovey Castle
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We just can't believe it's come and gone, and that we've celebrated our SIXTH ‘Battle of Eden’. We always say this, but it really was our most successful to date, and the 'Best of British' theme went down a storm.
\r\n\r\nOver 130 of our wonderful guests gathered to enjoy a dream dinner party for foodies, celebrating the best of British produce from local suppliers. We mingled, sipped Veuve Clicquot Champagne and got ready to witness a dramatic cook off between our eight (incredibly competitive) Eden head chefs.
\r\n\r\nThe menu got guests chatting and speculating who might take the trophy...
\r\n\r\nRECEPTION DRINKS
\r\n\r\nVeuve Clicquot Yellow Label Pimm’s Champagne Cocktail
\r\n\r\nLOCH DUART SALMON, CUCUMBER AND BEETROOT
\r\n\r\nThe Holy Snail, Sauvignon Blanc, Joël Delaunay, 2015
\r\n\r\nCORONATION CHICKEN
\r\n\r\nThe Holy Snail, Sauvignon Blanc, Joël Delaunay, 2015
\r\n\r\nFISH ‘N’ CHIPS
\r\n\r\nVeuve Clicquot Vintage 2008
\r\n\r\nSCAMPI, PEAS AND KETCHUP
\r\n\r\nVeuve Clicquot Vintage 2008
\r\n\r\nENGLISH ROAST DUCK WITH SPICES
\r\n\r\nVeuve Clicquot Vintage Rose 2008
\r\n\r\nBEEF AND OXTAIL
\r\n\r\nMonastrell, 4 Meses, Bodegas Juan Gil, Jumilla, Spain 2013
\r\n\r\nHONEY LOAF WITH ENGLISH GOATS’ CHEESE
\r\n\r\nMonastrell, 4 Meses, Bodegas Juan Gil, Jumilla, Spain 2013
\r\n\r\nENGLISH GARDEN TRIFLE
\r\n\r\nVeuve Clicquot Demi-Sec NV
\r\n\r\nEntertainment was on hand from our 'selfie station', where a selection of masks of national treasures were available, from Joanna Lumley to The Beatles and guests made fabulous matchings of bizarre British couples in order to win a bottle of Champagne in our selfie competion.
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"full_desc" : "At the end of eight delicious courses with matching Champagne and wines, guests voted for their favourite dish. Mark Budd from Bovey Castle took third place with his creative take on fish and chips, Mark Potts from The Mount Somerset came in second with a deliciously modern coronation chicken, however the star of the show was a roast sirloin dish with watercress puree, oxtail and potato pie from Abhijeet Dasalkar of The Arden Hotel who took a well-deserved first place.
\r\n\r\nThe event was sponsored by Moët Hennessey, PSL, Berkmann Wine Cellars, Bablake Wines, Robert Welch and Rybrook Warwick.
\r\n\r\nTo explore our award-winning hotels and restaurants visit www.edenhotelcollection.com.
\r\n\r\nOur thanks to Olga Gara for some fabulous photography!
\r\nThough some summery patches of gloriously hot sunshine have been hanging about, it's feeling very autumnal out there.
\r\n\r\nThe air is starting to turn crisp and cold, the smell of bonfires will soon be in the air and we're in the mood to wrap up, pull on the wellies and take a country stroll around our beautiful hotel grounds before tucking into delicious food in the warm.
\r\n\r\nIf you fancy doing the same, book on to one of our 'Autumn with Eden' breaks, which include a three course dinner, chocolates, a seasonal fruit platter, an overnight stay and full English breakfast.
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A gloriously autumnal break with Eden!
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\r\n", "headline" : "Battle of Eden 2016 - 8th October", "hotel_ids" : "8,5,2,1,4,6,3,7", "tstamp" : "2016-10-21 11:09:56", "publication_date_formatted" : "September 07, 2016", "meta_keywords" : "", "full_desc2" : "", "image_collage_array" : "", "status" : 1, "headline_formatted" : "battle-of-eden-2016-8th-october", "image_collage" : "", "full_desc" : "Those of you have attended will know the drill, but for those who haven't experienced our evening of culinary magic...where have you been? For one night only, all 8 award-winning head chefs gather together in the same kitchen and sparks fly!
\r\n\r\nThe aim? To cook a course each for our guests using local British ingredients including freshly picked produce from our own kitchen gardens. The eight course gourmet extravaganza is paired with Champagnes and wines throughout the meal, and guests are given score cards to mark their favourite courses as the evening progresses.
\r\n\r\nAt the end of the evening a furious vote count occurs behind the scenes, and we announce the winning chefs to rounds of applause from happy (and very full!) guests before we all hit the dance-floor.
\r\n\r\nFind out more by watching our trailer and to book your place call Mallory Court on 01926 330214.
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Our beautiful 17th Century manor house, close to the stunning Devon coast, is a simply spectacular place to celebrate your wedding.
\r\n", "year_month_formatted" : "2016-08", "meta_title" : "", "id" : 32, "meta_desc" : "", "publication_date" : "2016-08-26", "full_desc" : "The location is picture perfect, and it really does create perfect memories, as Abbie and Ross discovered...
\r\n\r\nWhen did you meet?
\r\n\r\nRoss and I met whilst both at school. I guess you could say we are childhood sweethearts.
\r\n\r\nTell us about the proposal!
\r\n\r\nIt was everything I could have ever dreamed of and more! We were on holiday travelling the Caribbean islands. A few days into our trip, whilst in St. Lucia on the beach, Ross got down on one knee and asked! It’s a moment we’ll both never forget and I think he was probably more nervous for the proposal than he was on the wedding day!
\r\n\r\nHow long did it take you to plan the wedding?
\r\n\r\nIt took us about 18 months to plan the wedding from our engagement in January 2015 to the big day in June 2016. Buckland Tout-Saints helped to make the whole thing a seamless and effortless event for everyone to enjoy. We really did have great pleasure planning our wedding at Buckland.
\r\n\r\nHow many people did you invite?
\r\n\r\nWe invited 75 guests to our daytime ceremony and had a total of 110 guests for the evening.
\r\n\r\nDid you have a theme and if so what was it?
\r\n\r\nWe tried not to give our wedding a theme as even in 18 months of planning your tastes can change so much, so we tried to just keep it simple and elegant. We knew that ivory and navy would feature a lot throughout the day. The men’s suits were navy, my dress ivory and our bridesmaids in an elegant blush pink. We tied all this together using our flowers - white avalanche roses mixed with pink and white peonies. A theme can be beautiful but you have to be sure you’re still going to love it on the day.
\r\n\r\nWhat did you choose for your favours?
\r\n\r\nI’m a little obsessed with candles and I love the mood and smell they can create, so we chose to give each guest a miniature candle. They were fragranced with a fresh grapefruit scent and personalised with our names and the wedding date.
\r\n\r\nWhere was the dress from?
\r\n\r\nMy dress was from a wonderful shop in Plympton called ‘The Wedding Company’. It was an ivory satin ‘Pronovias’ gown shipped to the UK from Barcelona.
\r\n\r\nWhat did you think when you first saw Buckland Tout-Saints and how did you know it was the venue for you?
\r\n\r\nWhen you first drive down that driveway I don’t think you can think anything other than WOW! The whole setting is just beautiful.
\r\n\r\nI think Ross and I could instantly imagine our friends and family celebrating in every room. I could picture the bridal party getting ready upstairs, me walking down the aisle and then partying until we could dance no more. From that moment I think you know that is where your fairy-tale is going begin.
\r\n\r\nWhat did you choose for your wedding breakfast?
\r\n\r\nRoss and I are total foodies so it was important to ensure the food was going to be perfect and Buckland didn’t disappoint.
\r\n\r\nStarter
\r\n\r\nDuck liver pate, red onion marmalade, toasted brioche
\r\n\r\nMain course
\r\n\r\nChicken breast on a bed of herb potatoes, summer vegetables, soft herb emulsion
\r\n\r\nDessert
\r\n\r\nBuckland mess - Buckland mess, crisp meringue, Chantilly cream, seasonal fruit
\r\n\r\nWhat were your guests’ reactions to Buckland Tout-Saints?
\r\n\r\nOur guests were overwhelmed with its beauty and sophistication. Guest satisfaction was very important to us throughout our day and the team at Buckland helped us to ensure our guests wanted for nothing! Someone told us that it was ‘the perfect backdrop to a very beautiful day!’
\r\n\r\nWhat was the most special moment of the day?
\r\n\r\nOur speeches! Ross, the father of the bride and the best man all made speeches and we’ve never seen a room full of people erupt with so much laughter, tears and joy all at the same time. It was a very special moment and one that Ross and I will remember forever.
\r\n\r\nTo plan your wedding at Buckland Tout-Saints call our wedding team on 01548 853055, visit our website or view our wedding brochure.
\r\n\r\nPhotography courtesy of Eye Candy Photography.
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