The Vineyard Hotel is a 5 star Relais & Château Hotel that is best known for its 5 Bubble Spa, 30,000 bottle wine cellar, and 3 AA Rosette fine dining restaurant. Just outside of Newbury, about an hour from London, it's the perfect location to escape the city. The hotel has 49 spacious contemporary suites and bedrooms, all named after iconic wines. It boasts an impressive 500 piece private art collection, making it a spectacular venue for meetings, special occasions, weddings and romantic getaways. Recognised as being one of the best 'wine hotels' outside of London, The Vineyard Hotel is a temple to Californian Wine. With an extensive list of 3,000 bottles and 100 wines by the glass, their wine list will not disappoint. It is also celebrated for its fine dining restaurant, creating classic dishes using modern techniques.
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Britain's Pubs and Hotels are Back
By Adrian Mourby
The Vineyard is a Berkshire hotel devoted to wine, over 30,000 bottles of the stuff. It used to be called Foley Lodge but in 1998 it was bought, renamed and extended by Sir Peter Michael, the founder of Classic FM.
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Britain's Best Gourmet Hotels
By Adrian Mourby
In Berkshire, 35 miles south of Le Manoir stands The Vineyard, the destination hotel for lovers of wine and fine food. The tone is set as soon as you enter this former eighteenth-century hunting lodge.
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By Adrian Mourby
As its name suggests, The Vineyard is a hotel devoted to wine. It sits only four miles from Newbury Races in the horse-loving county of Berkshire and is part of Sir Peter Michael's mission to spread the word about Californian wines and Californian levels of service in the UK.
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Relaxing autumn and winter breaks near London
By Jessica Baldwin
Under an hour from London hides a ‘temple to Californian wine'. With 30,000 bottles to choose from, The Vineyard is the perfect spot for a touch of well-earned vinotherapy. The Californian wines are superb, particularly those from the owner, Sir Peter Michael's award-winning estate.
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Royal Berkshire Retreats Fit for a Princess
By Jessica Baldwin
How better to toast the royal baby than with the perfect glass of wine. Deep within the heart of Berkshire hides a Californian gem; The Vineyard at Stockcross. The five star hotel boasts a decadent spa, a delicious French restaurant, and over 30,000 bottles to wash it all down with.
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By Jessica Baldwin
Has this summer left you feeling like a teenager's taxi service? Then head to The Vineyard at Stockcross for a weekend of marinating. Yes, this hotel is like a little bit of California… in Berkshire. It has a staggering 30,000 vintages from around the world to choose from.
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