Let’s face it – only the seriously committed stoics are bothering with Dry Jan this year. With the corona-coaster still pivoting from corkscrews to loop the loops, self-care is our top priority and it doesn’t always have to be …

It’s here! The most wonderful time of the year…… mistletoe, mince pies and magic. Strolling through  the streets again (keeping our distance of course) we can begin to enjoy romance, family and fun. The scent of cinnamon and mulled …

We all love a good mince pie right? The alluring aromas of mincemeat drifting through the house, the ritual of making beautiful, flaky short pastry…well, perhaps none of the above, if you usually get your seasonal treats from the …

With lockdown part deux officially upon us, we’ve turned to our teams for some more ideas for how to still idle hands, and also how to make the most from the freedoms we can still enjoy. Our long-standing Head Chef at Rowhill Grange Oliver …

 Autumn Styles by Siltana, our hairdresser at Alexander House Crisp leaves, bonfires, and an extravaganza of colours; the vibrancy of Autumn has come to our doorsteps. As the leaves turn crunchy and the trees put on the most gracious display of …

With the Silent Pool Gin Garden and Afternoon Tea experience saying cheerio to the summer and heading inside to the Library with a new autumnal twist, we of course just had to set about sipping some new concoctions from the Silent Pool Gin team …

What’s your Perfect Haircut? – By Siltana, our hair-dresser at Alexander House Since lockdown at the end of March when all hair salons closed people have been forced into creating their own style at home. I know that a few have found it …

David Harber x Great Fosters Introducing David Harber David Harber has been making contemporary and classical artworks from his Oxfordshire studio for over two decades and has gained an impressive following worldwide. He designs and makes …

James Perry, General Manager at Rowhill Grange, has been part of the Alexander Hotels Family for many moons and is our longest serving General Manager. He leads the first property in the Alexander Hotels Collection, Rowhill Grange, and we caught …

After our foray into the world of calligraphy with the talented Judy Broad, we needed some inspiration and guidance on just how to pen a fabulous piece of personal correspondence. Enter Debrett’s – the global authority on all things …