CHESSIE PEEKS…
Being perpetually in the dog house provides an entirely different perspective on the workings of an award-winning hotel as Goldstone’s latest recruit, Chessie the lugubrious Chesapeake Retriever, proves in her blog.
To discover Chessie’s take on weight loss, the art of interior design and on the stunning revelation that, for one of Australia’s leading wine makers ( the award winning “Bird in Hand”), Goldstone outstrips Harvey Nics read on….
Green room shows it’s colours
Probably inspired by my own luxurious coat, the owners have started to bring a touch of extra warmth and style to “The Green Room” (that’s the reception room on the right as you walk in). They’ve gone for a seductive palette of taupes and browns, though perversely they’ve decided not to change the name of the room. Probably jealous that I’ve got too much influence already!
Good on yer!
I tend to stick to water, but the chap who thought he ran Goldstone before I arrived has a reputation for sniffing out great value wines and he waxes lyrical about “Bird in Hand” sparkling Pinot Noir from Australia: “Crisp, clean and vibrant with delightful strawberry aromas is John’s verdict.
Well, it seems Mr Cushing knows his stuff - not only has it won countless awards,but I overheard a discussion between John and Justin Nugent who just happens to be one of the top dogs from Bird in Hand (metaphorically speaking, that is - I bet he has a couple of dingos back home who tell a different story) who told John that Goldstone is the largest customer for that particular bubbly outside Australia. It seems little old Goldstone even outstrips the sales of Bird in Hand at Harvey Nichols. Strewth Cobber!
Paws for thought.
Our home made biscuits get more than the occasional nod of approval from discerning guests (they are rather moreish as my own expanding waistline testifies) – and we thought that our “house warning” that they “may contain nuts and calories” sufficed the “thought police” and provided a wry smile for the weary traveller. But, believe it or not, we have been told that a more formal approach to warn those allergic to the good life may be required. No wonder head chef John Thomson has lost 4½ stones – it’s probably all the worry that the nanny state will eventually manage to suppress any signs of fun or spontaneity. If it carries on like this, Goldstone will probably have to declare UDI as a non-conformist centre of jollity’.
Bye for now - just off to sniff out some more exclusives.
