Nic Downs and Carolyn Merrifield are Cardiff based architects working primarily in the high end residential and hotel sectors. Their highly personal service focuses on both the client and environmental needs, creating buildings which will exceed expectations and be enjoyed for years to come.
Their website documents in images their residential, commercial, cultural and leisure projects and you can read their latest news on their blog.
www.downsmerrifield.co.uk
Distiller’s Cottage is a one bedroom self catering holiday cottage in the quiet village of Blackwell near Stratford upon Avon. It accommodates one or two people and is a lovely combination of rural charm and modern facilities.
It’s a great location for exploring Warwickshire and The Cotswolds and close to attractions like Warwick Castle, Shakespeare’s Stratford and the RSC.
First published in 1937, Observer’s Books are very collectable and the Observer’s Pocket Series Collector’s Society (OPSCPS) has just published its schedule for 2016 meetings. Their last meeting for 2015 in Kettering had an excellent turnout of buyers and sellers.
For more information, their website is www.observersbooksociety.co.uk
Springfield House is an elegant Georgian b&b in Coleshill near the NEC, The Genting Arena and Birmingham airport for which they offer flexible stay, park & fly packages. Other attractions in the area include Drayton Manor Theme Park, The Belfry Golf Course and Shustoke Farm Barns wedding venue.
Privately run by its owners, Springfield House has been awarded a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence four years in a row.
For more information see www.springfield-guest-house.co.uk
Want to look and feel your best for Christmas?
Bodyworks Health & Beauty near Bicester offer a wide range of facials, make up and body treatments, massage, aromatherapy and wraps as well as eyelash and eyebrow tints, electrolysis, waxing, manicures and pedicures.
They specialise in DECLEOR treatments and are happy to work out an individual programme for you.
Ambleside b&b is one of our favourite places to stay! We’re not alone – their TripAdvisor reviews are consistently top-notch. Peter and Ruth are outstanding hosts with lots of local knowledge and the rooms at Ambleside are immaculately presented. With free parking, good wifi, great breakfasts and an ideal location just a few minutes from the town centre, Shakespeare’s birthplace and the RSC, it comes highly recommended.
Seymours Solicitors Limited is a friendly team of legal experts delivering a wide spectrum of professional services on behalf of clients in Coventry, Warwickshire and the surrounding areas.
Seymours Solicitors Limited is the longest-established firm of solicitors in Coventry and Warwickshire. Their approachable solicitors provide clients with a modern, personal service tailored specifically to their needs. Their growing team of dedicated legal experts advise a vast range of clients, from individuals and Small to Medium Enterprises, to one of the top three building societies in the country.
Coventry Solicitors
It’s the busiest time of the year for Jormaepourri who make beautiful tree decorations, wreaths, centrepieces and candleholders from dried fruits, flowers, spices and fragrances. Everything is designed and made in the UK by this independent family business who this year are also supplying John Lewis.
You can find them this weekend at Christmas fairs in Gloucester and Hempstead Valley, right through until Christmas in Cardiff and York and in London at The Ideal Home Christmas Show from Nov 25.
www.jormaepourri.co.uk
Monks’ Barn Farm is a farmhouse b&b situated two miles south of Stratford upon Avon. The working farm with its thatched barn dates back to the 16th century while the b&b provides modern comforts and facilities.
Its great location offers the best of both worlds – easy access to the town the RSC and Shakespeare attractions as well as riverside walks and local pub food.
Take a look at www.monksbarnfarm.co.uk
Set in rural Warwickshire, Church Hill Farm offers b&b or self-catering in the delightful village of Lighthorne not far from Stratford upon Avon, Warwick and Leamington Spa.
Church Hill Farm is a 300 acre working farm that has been in the family for 70 years. A recent Tripadvisor review said “Never been treated better!” and mentioned “great views . . . breakfast cooked to order . . . pub a short walk away”.
Local attractions include Cotswold villages, The NEC, The Heritage Motor Museum and Compton Verney. More information at www.churchhillfarm.co.uk
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December 1, 2015 2:40 pm | 
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