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Category Archives: TFH
Local Area, Activity, Experiences, TFH
April Events Guide 2024: What’s Happening in Forest of Dean & Wye Valley
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Mar
Mar
Find out what is on in the Forest of Dean & Wye Valley – so many great reasons to visit.
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Feb
Feb
There is so much for families to do in the Forest of Dean & Wye Valley
Local Area, Activity, Experiences, TFH
March Events Guide 2024: What’s Happening in Forest of Dean & Wye Valley
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Feb
Feb
As spring unfolds, the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley blossoms with activities, echoing the region’s vibrant landscapes and rich heritage. March brings an eclectic mix of events, promising memorable experiences for every visitor. Whether you’re drawn by the allure of nature, the thrill of creativity, or the warmth of community festivals, this guide is […]
Local Area, Activity, Experiences, TFH
Start 2024 Right: Events in Forest of Dean and Wye Valley this January and February
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Dec
Dec
The Forest of Dean and Wye Valley, a region steeped in natural beauty and cultural richness, offers a diverse range of events to start off 2024. Here’s a curated list to help you plan your visit. Art and Photography Exhibitions Delve into the world of avian and wildlife beauty with two spectacular photography exhibitions at […]
Local Area, Activity, Experiences, TFH
Frosty Forest Fauna: Discovering Winter Wildlife In The Forest of Dean…
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Dec
Dec
The Forest of Dean, a majestic ancient woodland in England, is particularly enchanting in winter. This guide highlights the wildlife that thrives in this forest during the colder months, offering a spectacular experience for nature enthusiasts. Deer: Majestic Winter Wanderers Fallow Deer: Introduced in Norman times, they are easily identified by their black and white […]
Experiences, Activity, Local Area, TFH
A December to Remember: Winter Events in the Forest of Dean & Wye Valley.
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Nov
Nov
As the festive season rolls in, the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley transform into a winter wonderland, brimming with events that capture the magic of the season. From artistic exhibitions to nostalgic train rides, here are some handpicked events happening this December that you simply can’t miss. farOpen Christmas at the Picture House Gallery […]
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Jul
Jul
During the first lockdown, Hari, Colin & their children moved into the hotel. One day sitting in the Cottage Garden, Colin realised that the space in the garden could be much better utilised. We would often run out of space for guests to enjoy a drink in the garden. Combined with the fact that we […]
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Jul
Jul
The year is 2003, a year full of talking points, Beyonce released Crazy in Love, Apple launched iTunes music store, Dan Brown published The Da Vinci Code but most importantly, Tudor Farmhouse welcomed its new owners – Hari and Colin Fell. Twenty years later, this award winning luxury, yet laid back boutique hotel, is still […]
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Mar
Mar
They say there’s no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing. If you really don’t like rain though, we have 8 great suggestions of things to do.
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Feb
Feb
People travel here from all over the world to visit places like Clearwell Caves, Puzzlewood Forest and Redbrook because of their natural beauty. We’ve put together 8 of our favourite walks
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Jan
Jan
Running a small business is hard at times. Hard but also incredibly rewarding. At Tudor Farmhouse Hotel we are always looking for ways to collaborate with local businesses
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Nov
Nov
We love to support local – whether that is for food in our restaurant, for the refurbishments we carry out or when we are looking for gifts. This is our gift guide to help you support independent & local shops & artisans. EXPERIENCES We all have to buy for someone who seems to have everything. […]
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Apr
Apr
As we can’t be together for Easter Afternoon Tea this weekend we thought we’d share our scone recipe so you can re-create it at home. We will continue to keep in touch to let you know what we’re up to, in the meantime please get in touch if you have any suggestions for content we […]
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Apr
Apr
All around us there are signs of spring and here at the Tudor Farmhouse we are surrounded by countryside, the Wye Valley and the Forest of Dean. Our own south-facing slopes, where we have a small number of sheep and horses, summer wildflowers are beginning to grow through. Ed Drewitt, our resident naturalist and wild […]
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Mar
Mar
We are so lucky to live in such an amazing and beautiful location. But, as with all things, familiarity can breed, if not contempt, then at least indifference to our surroundings. I was reminded however about our unique location this week because its the start of the foraging season again and our new forager Ed […]
04
Feb
Feb
We are very sorry to share the news that our forager, Raoul van den Broucke, passed away recently. It has come as a great shock to all of us and we know that there are many people locally who will miss him greatly. We are thinking of his family and friends at this sad time. […]
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Nov
Nov
Silver Circle Distillery are newcomers to the region but have quickly established themselves as our
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Nov
Nov
By Travel Journalist WENDY GOMERSALL The first thing that stunned me most about great British wild boars – when they eventually pitched up – was their sheer size. I was expecting a kind of roughty-toughty pot-bellied pig-sized animal, not so cute, a bit hairy and grubby. How could something bigger possibly hide itself in the […]
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Oct
Oct
If you’re looking to spend Christmas away from home, without lifting a finger, then look no further than our boutique rural retreat here in the beautiful Forest of Dean offering a choice of one, two or three-night breaks over the festive period filled with winter walks, gourmet dining in the award-winning AA restaurant, cosy log […]
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Sep
Sep
Everyone seems to be talking about Foresting Bathing. Is it a bath, a walk or just a passing wellbeing fad? We decided it was time to head into the woods and find out for ourselves. We are based in the heart of the Forest of Dean and are so lucky to have Carina Greenwood, an expert […]
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Aug
Aug
New wines – its always a treat to meet up with our wine suppliers and see what’s new. The most difficult part is finding space on the list for their great suggestions. Here’s a selection of special quaffable wines for summer that we just couldn’t resist. Mandarosa – Grillo We love wines from Sicily, must […]
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Feb
Feb
This is one of our favourite cocktails, and it’s easy to make. No specialist cocktail making equipment is needed. Fill a high ball glass with ice Add 50ml of gin and a splash of elderflower cordial Top up with apple juice and garnish with a slice of apple in the glass and a slice of apple […]
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Feb
Feb
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Jan
Jan
Love. It can all seem a little forced in the run up to February 14th. A mush of momentous gestures
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Jan
Jan
We were delighted to host Inside The Travel Lab AKA Abi King recently, here’s her lovely blog post about her stay in the Forest of Dean: Love the Cotswolds but looking for something new and a little more off the beaten track? Meet the Tudor Farmhouse snuggled deep in the Forest of Dean. Cosy indoors, […]
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Dec
Dec
Why you deserve a winter getaway Starting the year, relaxed, restored and rejuvenated must be on this year’s Christmas wish list. Whether active, relaxing or indulgent, there are many reasons to escape this January. Start your new year proactively Those new year resolutions don’t keep themselves. With a surge in popularity, outdoor pursuits are […]
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Nov
Nov
This week we’re delighted to share a blog post written by
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Oct
Oct
Boutique hotel Tudor Farmhousein the Forest of Dean, 20 miles from Gloucester, has just been named Country Hotel of the Year by the prestigious Good Hotel Guide2019; an independent guide to the best hotels in Britain and Ireland, published yesterday (Monday 08 October). This is one of ten special César awards presented to a small […]
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Jun
Jun
Free train station transfers, bicycle delivery, neighbourhood adv
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Apr
Apr
Afternoon tea always feels like such a luxury. Just having the time to stop in the afternoon, and sit (either in front of a roaring log fire or out in the garden, depending on the weather) is such a treat in today’s busy world. Our afternoon tea includes finger sandwiches, scones served with clotted cream […]
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Apr
Apr
We are delighted to announce that you can book a massage as part of your stay at the Tudor Farmhouse! Make your stay even more relaxing with a one hour therapeutic massage from one of our in-house masseurs. Subject to availability massages can be booked throughout the week. What better way to unwind after a […]
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Apr
Apr
The Forest of Dean is the ideal location for an active hen weekend, but you will all want some time to relax, eat and drink! Why not combine your other activities with a wonderful afternoon tea at the Tudor Farmhouse. Our afternoon tea includes finger sandwiches, scones and a selection of homemade cakes and desserts. […]
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Apr
Apr
Baby showers have crossed the Atlantic and are now all the rage in the UK. What a fantastic way to get family and friends together to celebrate your imminent new arrival! Afternoons tend to be the most popular time of day, and afternoon tea is ideally suited for such an occasion. Our Garden Room is […]
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Nov
Nov
Personally I love sprouts, but there are many perennial sprout dodgers out there who every year deny themselves the delight that is the good old Christmas sprout. This recipe should, in my view, change the opinions of even the most die hard sprout-avoider. The secret……. bacon and butter! Ingredients 500g sprouts cut in half 100g […]
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Nov
Nov
We are ready and looking forward to the festive season again at the Tudor Farmhouse. A perfect venue for festive lunches and dinners we will be serving Turkey with all the trimmings 7 days a week throughout December. If you are looking to book a Christmas get together we have a special set menu for […]
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Nov
Nov
Its always amazing to receive recognition for what we do. This summer’s been a particularly busy one
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May
May
We’re very excited about our special
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May
May
Spring is finally here and we’ve just added a few delicious light and fruity reds to the wine list to complement Rob’s lighter spring menu. We are Pinot Noir nuts so no surprise to see 3 new Pinots, but we have also added a delicious and classy Cabernet Franc. Pure Cabernet Franc (Domanie de Brau) […]
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Dec
Dec
With only a few weeks to go until Christmas here’s Rob’s recipe for his delicious Sausage Meat Stuffing: Ingredients Serves 10 25g unsalted butter 125g onion, chopped 850g sausage meat 10g garlic, chopped 10g fresh sage, chopped 2g fresh thyme, chopped 2 egg yolks 100g fresh breadcrumbs Salt & pepper Method Heat the butter in […]
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Nov
Nov
Rob’s cheesecake mouse has been an instant hit on his new dinner menu. Here’s how it’s done: Cheesecake 375g Philadelphia Cream Cheese 120g icing sugar 1 vanilla pod 500g double cream Whisk all ingredients until thick like whipped cream Place in a piping bag Apples 5 granny smiths 200g white wine (Sauvignon Blanc) 100g sugar […]
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Nov
Nov
We are thrilled to announce we have won the English Hotel of the Year award in the Sawday’s British Hotel awards. We’re absolutely delighted to win this award, particularly because Sawday’s guides are so well respected; they always seek out the unique and because they are inspection-led, readers know the quality is the best too. […]
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Oct
Oct
What a Week! We’re delighted to announce that we have won the English Hotel of the Year in the Sawday’s British Hotel awards. We’re absolutely delighted to win this award, particularly because Sawday’s guides are so well respected. They always seek out the unique and because they are inspection-led, readers know the quality is the best […]
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Aug
Aug
Its short and sweet…here’s Brook’s top secret chocolate brownie recipe: Chocolate Brownie Recipe 400g 54% dark chocolate 300g Netherend Farm butter 12oz soft dark brown sugar 8oz Shipton Mill plain flour 8oz white chocolate chunks 6 Pope Farm eggs ½ teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons coffee (dissolved in a little bit of water) Melt chocolate […]
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Aug
Aug
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Aug
Aug
Its been a busy month here. We’ve been tasting, sniffing, debating, slurping, spitting (sometimes), eventually selecting and at last the new version of the wine list is ready…hope you like it! We’ve been concentrating on our wines by the glass, improving the range and quality (where necessary) of the whites, reds and dessert wines. […]
Whatever happened to “The Sunday Drive”? A simple car or motorcycle trip taken purely for pleasure of leisure, typically on a Sunday where there is no rush and usually no destination. We’re keen to revive this great tradition and have teamed up with the Glousestershire Echo to promote a Wye Valley and Forest of Dean […]
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Jul
Jul
Our recipes are always very popular and its been ages since we posted one so sorry for the wait! We’ve recently contributed this recipe for a deliciously seasonal Elderflower, Bramley and Gin panna-cotta to the “A Taste of the West Country Recipe book” so we thought we’d give you a sneak peek. Hope you enjoy […]
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May
May
It’s great to see Jeanie, our resident gardener, working her magic in the kitchen garden again this year. All her hard work gives the team in the kitchen the opportunity to add an extra touch of magic to the dishes, especially with the introduction of a few more interesting and unusual fruit and veg. From the exotic, lesser […]