A visit to English Vineyard, Albourne Estate

Jun 05, 17 A visit to English Vineyard, Albourne Estate

Posted by in All, Sparkling Wine

One unusually bright and sunny Sunday in May, I went down to Sussex to visit Albourne Estate. Situated  about an hour’s drive from London, the vineyards are in an idyllic setting amongst the green and rolling hills of southern England. The estate was founded  and is run by winemaker and co-owner Alison Nightingale. Alison...

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The Ashdown Park Hotel and the Bluebell Railway, a weekend in the English countryside

Jul 19, 12 The Ashdown Park Hotel and the Bluebell Railway, a weekend in the English countryside

Posted by in Food and Wine, Hotels and Spas, Lifestyle, Travel

I do love to get out into the English countryside. Living and working in London, my friends and I are often on the first flight off this island when we have holiday time, dreaming of luxury chalets or beach huts,  but there are plenty of wonderful places to visit here. I know I may be sounding like a Visit Britain advert but it is...

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