Review of The Vinyard, in Berkshire

I am a wine lover, and it is my favourite tipple to drink at weekends.

So what was better for me than a visit to The Vineyards, in Newbury, Berkshire, which prides itself on the vast array of good quality wines on offer.

The Vineyard is privately owned by Sir Peter Michael, who is a self confessed wine lover.

It shows in his hotel, which has an extensive wine list, with around 2,300 bottles on offer, from countries including France, Italy, Spain and Australia.

It is no wonder, then, that on choosing wine before our meal my partner Joe and I needed a little help.

Luckily the charming and friendly staff were only to happy to oblige, choosing us a light and fruity chardonnay.

Although widely known for its wine The Vineyard also boasts a top restaurant.
The menu has been created using the freshest of ingredients all seasonally sourced, and is described as  classic French cuisine with both Mediterranean and far eastern influences
The work and care that goes in to creating each individual dish is clear to see.

This comes as no surprise when you realise the kitchen is headed up by Michelin star chef Daniel Galmiche, who regularly appears on BBC’s Saturday Kitchen with James Martin.

I almost did not want to eat my main dish of free range veal with Swiss chard and smoked mash potato as the presentation was so lovely.
However I was glad I did, as it was by far the best veal I had ever tasted.
The pan fried sea bass got a big thumbs up from Joe, along with both our starters and desserts.
The atmosphere in the restaurant is perfectly complimented by the sounds of a pianist, who was only too happy to play requests for diners.

As part of our stay we visited the spa, which gives guests time to relax and be pampered.
A full range of treatments are offered in the tranquil settings, from facials to full body massages as well as beauty essentials, and makeup.
Although we did not have time to try one of the many treatments, we were happy to swim in the pool, and take time to relax in the hot tub.

For the night we were put up in one of the five star hotels luxury suites which have been beautifully decorated.
Each of the 49 rooms have been named after wines, with the top six suites named after Peter Michael wines, and the remaining rooms named after Californian, French, Italian and Spanish wine labels.

During our time at The Vineyard our every need was catered for, and nothing was too much trouble.
From the dedicated service at meals, to the friendly greeting on arrival the staff were keen to please and excelled my expectations.
Guests will not be disappointed, and will be left wanting to stay for longer.

The Vineyard excepts guests, diners, and people who just want to use the spa.
For more information and to view prices visit http://www.the-vineyard.co.uk/, call 01635 528770 or email reservations@the-vineyard.co.uk.