Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Fishmore Hall

On special occasions, we like to disappear to fairly upmarket 'get-away-from-it-all' place where we can completely unwind. Preference is for somewhere around an hour from home - worthwhile an overnight, but not too much travelling. The sort of place I mean is Portmeirion, the Harbourmaster at Aberaeron, the Griffin at Felinfach, or the Lake Vyrnwy Hotel (even if a bit close to home). The best place to look for such places in Wales in the excellent Welsh Rarebits brochure.

But last night, we ventured over Offa's Dyke to Fishmore Hall, a mile outside of Ludlow. Absolutely top notch. Lovely old building, beautifully renovated in a modern, almost 'simplistic' style. Think St David's Hotel in Cardiff. Just 15 bedrooms. Ours was superb, and all the stainless steel gadgetry in the bathroom worked perfectly. The service was as good as it gets, and the dining was very fine indeed, though Mrs D thought the puddings plates were a bit 'busy'. The our d'oeuvres were the best I've ever encountered. I had the haddock starter, the John Dory' main course, and strudel for pudding. And there were little extras as well. We were on a mid week offer, and so went for an 'executive' room, and a bottle of decent champagne. Set me back £250.00. Well, it was a special occasion and we don't do it often. So go on and treat yourself. Fishmore Hall comes with our unreserved recommendation. You can make your reservation on 01584 875148.

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

To obtain a copy of the 'Welsh Rarebits - Hotels of Distinction' brochure, call 01686 668030 or email info@rarebits.co.uk
or you can visit www.rarebits.co.uk

There is also another brochure available 'Wales- Great Little Places' with B&Bs, guest houses cottages etc.
www.little-places.co.uk

Anonymous said...

I forgot to say that Welsh Rarebits and Great Little Places are free of charge!

Glyn Davies said...

Blodyn - Do you work for Emyr?

Anonymous said...

Yes I work for Emyr (Griffith) in the WR/GLP office in Montgomery.

Glyn Davies said...

That was a good guess! I feel almost guilty now, promoting a property outside of Wales.