Justin & Miranda's Guidebook
Local pub with great restaurant
Rustic country pub, a 17th-century hunting lodge, with a British menu championing local produce. Just a short walk down the ancient track. For restaurant bookings call 01428 724406 (Ask for Debs and mention you are staying at Sweet Briars Cottage and she will do her best to get you a nice table). Take a torch if you're walking down at night!
15 locals recommend
The Deers Hut
Longmoor RoadRustic country pub, a 17th-century hunting lodge, with a British menu championing local produce. Just a short walk down the ancient track. For restaurant bookings call 01428 724406 (Ask for Debs and mention you are staying at Sweet Briars Cottage and she will do her best to get you a nice table). Take a torch if you're walking down at night!
Gym, pool & spa
Thermal spa just across the forest from Sweet Briars. Positioned next to a tranquil lake which is worth a visit whether or not you book in for treatments. https://www.champneys.com/spa-resorts/forest-mere/ 03432101428
8 locals recommend
Champneys Forest Mere
A3Thermal spa just across the forest from Sweet Briars. Positioned next to a tranquil lake which is worth a visit whether or not you book in for treatments. https://www.champneys.com/spa-resorts/forest-mere/ 03432101428
Available to visit with a session pass (£15pp). Call 01428 724555 then press 5 for Spa or 6 for Health Club. https://www.oldthorns.com
8 locals recommend
Old Thorns Hotel
Available to visit with a session pass (£15pp). Call 01428 724555 then press 5 for Spa or 6 for Health Club. https://www.oldthorns.com
Traveler advice
Book before you go
Holistic & complimentary therapies
Www.Samanthalambley.com. Sammy will visit Sweet Briars Cottage to provide a massage or reflexology and is just 5 minutes away for hot stone therapy.
Book before you go
Reflexologist
www.headtosoleholistic.com Natalie Noo Noo is a fully trained reflexologist and will visit Sweet Briars Cottage.
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Doula
www.theswallowsnestdoula.com for prenatal or postnatal care
Don't miss
Rum merchant
www.rum-barn.co.uk The rum barn is dedicated to finding the best rums from the UK and will deliver them direct to Sweet Briars Cottage.
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Reflexology
https://www.sjreflexology.co.uk Sarah Jones. 07761610805 sjreflexology@outlook.com
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Manicure or pedicure
https://www.facebook.com/Beautifulyouu/ Kirsty Brierly. 7748 738047
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Reflexology
http://www.katiecarlinreflexology.co.uk Katie Carlin. 07730566667 enquiries@katiecarlinreflexology.co.uk
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Beekeeping Experience Days
www.honeybeehappy.co.uk
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Private chef
For your special occasion book a private chef for lunch or dinner.
Invite Bill, a private chef (who previously worked at Alison Price & Company) to take over the cottage kitchen for the evening and spoil you and your friends. Bill has had great reviews from other guests: ‘Bill is amazing’ , ‘fantastic and a great price’. Call Bill direct on 07715462227 to discuss your needs and create a custom menu. Please give Bill at least 3 weeks notice as there's only one of him!