Road trip

My oldest daughter had a few days off from school so we decided to get a change of scenery and headed out to the country side (or went on a road trip as she would call it). Long drives are out of the question at the moment as our youngest is reluctant to sit still at all. Coworth Park in Ascot about 40 mins drive from home was the perfect choice www.coworthpark.com after solid recommendations from friends and www.mrandmrssmith.com (well-renowned boutique and luxury hotel booking specialist). So after a night out with very good friends at www.hakkasan.com/mayfair/ on Friday we woke up slightly tired, packed, got coffee to go and drove off. Arriving at the "castle" was a joy, we were very well taken care of and had a lovely weekend. The scenery is magnificent, interior very stylish and just to my taste, good selection of foods with both fine dining and more brasserie-type food. The kids enjoyed the surroundings, the horses and the kids club. Grown-ups got some well-deserved pampering at the spa. Pictures above and below are from the restaurant the Barn where we had lunch on Saturday. The restaurant is beautifully done up, rustic and cosy in muted earthy colours. My burger, a perfect remedy after the champagne from the night before, was delicious. I especially liked the coleslaw made with red cabbage and raisins which added sweetness. The best part of lunch, though, were the little jars of condiments. Especially the ketchup. As a reluctant ketchup-devotee I now need to try and recreate the perfect taste of this delicacy at home. One of many "want-to-do" things on my list. In the meantime enjoy the picture of the largest lawn I have seen in a long time.