The Tavern, Cheltenham

Having lived practically just around the corner from The Tavern, in the centre of Cheltenham for many years, weirdly enough we had never visited. Now, you all know we are big fans of The Wheatsheaf in Northleach (see our blog post here) so thought it was about time to try out The Lucky Onion's little sister. 

Our Week #4

We hadn't seen each other all week with Meg being busy with the shop and Emily busy at work too. So we planned to meet up with our lovely group of friends on Saturday night where we sat in The Langton beer garden drinking tequila and feasting on sharing boards. 

It's the end of September and the sun is still shining! So I am continuing to take full advantage of our garden and the odd beer garden or 2! We met with Stef at The Langton (can you tell this is a popular abode for us?), who we've booked as our photographer for our wedding next year. We sat outside chatting with her like we'd known her for years. Exactly what you want from someone who us going to be taking the most important photos of your life. We had Kate and Sophie to stay midweek so we popped into our nearest fish and chip shop, Mr Plaice in Charlton Kings for their infamous extra crispy chips (Only on Mondays and Wednesdays) for a very indulgent, extra fattening dinner! 

To carry on the theme of putting on my winter spread, I did a spot of baking at the weekend, conjuring up a little banana cake for James cousin Sam and we sat in the garden all afternoon with a roast dinner,James'  homemade lemonade and a big slice of cake. 

I started the week with a pretty nightmare visit to IKEA so we treated ourselves to Monday Night Burger Night at The Tavern in Cheltenham (blog post to follow soon). THE MOST delicious burgers I've ever had and we love The Lucky Onion's style. 

I've been super busy with Meggie's this week too. Dleiveries are arriving every day now full of stock. It's like Christmas Day!! I'm getting so excited now. I just want to start unpacking everything, displaying everything and start trading. I've finished ordering all my stocking now, adding lots of lovely locals to the mix, including La De Da Living, Cotswold Soap Co and Truly Lovely Candles. I also met with Angie this week, who created the Meggie's logo about stocking her beautiful prints and cards. We met at Bill's Restaurant for breakfast, a new spot in Cheltenham we've wanted to try for ages. I know understand what all the fuss has been about. Fun, fresh, friendly, great coffee and yummy breakfast! 

Millie and Meg x

Ryder Cup Fever

With the ultimate date in the Golfing diary giving everybody golfing fever, our boys are no different! The Ryder Cup is taking over our households and the boys are regularly leaving us at the weekends to play a round or 2. 

#themandrawer 

 

Our favourite place to play in The Cotswolds is just down the road at Naunton Downs Golf Club. A traditional, 18 hole, 71 par golf course. 

 

It's a challenging course with a mixed variety of holes, with some great par 5's and a particularly stunning par 3 where you play over the valley.  The Green Keepers are clearly good at their jobs with the green conditions being very good, creating fast play and adding to the challenge! 

You can purchase a membership or play as a visitor for £34 over Friday and the weekend. We usually go for a Twilight visitors round, on a Sunday afternoon for £24. The clubhouse is a great place to grab a bite to eat afterwards particularly on a sunny day. Eating burger and chips and sipping on a cold beer outside whilst looking over the course...Man heaven!
 

 

Alternatively we pop down to Shipton Oliffe Golf Course, which is a great practice course as it allows you to play a wide variety of shots making use of all the clubs in your bag. This is unusual for a cheaper practice course and so we would highly recommend it! We say cheaper as it costs £12 for 18 holes on a weekday evening... Giving us the excuse to go for a pint at a The Frogmill afterwards, without getting into trouble with the girls!
 

Where is your favourite Cotswold spot to play golf?