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Great Rail Journeys award

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0100

The Grand Hotel has been given a coveted Great Rail Journeys award for its accommodation and food.

The tour company presented the award during a recent tour to the English Riviera, which included a stay at the hotel, and it was accepted on behalf of The Grand by Duty Manager, Josh Randall.

Great Rail Journeys are specialists in escorted holidays by train. As the UK's largest rail based holiday company, they offer over 230 individual rail tours to over 40 countries. they have 30 years experience in knowing exactly what makes a holiday by train successful and the Tour Managers have an in-depth knowledge of their specialist region.

Win a stay with us!

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Richardson Hotels are running a competition on Facebook, to win a 2 night dinner, bed & breakfast stay for two - but you have to 'Like' us first!

Step One: Visit our Facebook page

Step Two: 'Like' us.

Step Three: Go to our Wall and tell us what 3 things you would bring for a stay in a Richardson Hotel.

Step Four: We'll chose the winner once we've reached 500 'Likes'.

Mr & Mrs Richardson's Grand Wedding

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Celebrations were in full swing at The Grand when Mr Keith Richardson, owner of Richardson Hotels (of which The Grand is the flagship) married Miss Fiona McGregor on 15th January.

The couple pledged their vows at St Mary's Church, Kingskerswell and then held their reception at The Grand Hotel. Emily Rogers (the hotel's general manager) and her team created a stunning backdrop for the celebrations, which were attended by 160 guests (including 22 children) and ended with a fireworks display.

Mr and Mrs Richardson have two children, William (age 2½) and Daisy (age 1).

Photo shows Mr & Mrs Richardson arriving at The Grand Hotel. Image by Ian Worrell/Focus Weddings

Grand chef stars in Edwardian Farm

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000

The Grand Hotel's very own Executive Chef, Richard Hunt, has starred in a recent episode of the popular BBC2 programme, Edwardian Farm, where he showed the 'Edwardian' farmers how to make cut rounds - the original Devonshire version of scones used for cream teas.

Back in the Edwardian period, thousands of tourists began coming to the Tamar Valley by paddle steamer every summer. Day-tripping became fashionable as workers from cities like Plymouth flocked to rural spots for festivities.

Local farmers cashed in on the visitors - selling them cream teas, fresh fruit, postcards and anything else they could think of - and also used the steamers to send their produce to market.

In Episode 9 of the series, historian Ruth Goodman and archaeologists Alex Langlands and Peter Ginn pull out all the stops to put on a party for tourists, which included cream teas featuring Richard's special cut rounds.

Richard, who has his roots firmly planted in Devonshire soil, is also one of the key movers and shakers behind the Devonshire Cream Tea campaign.

Salad Days Competition

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Our Salad Days competition wrapped up at the end of September and we were delighted with the number of photographic entries that we received. Guests were invited to plant a packet of lettuces that they received from us in the post and send in photographic evidence of the results.

Overall winners were Mr and Mrs Glen Denning, whose photo of their magnificent lettuces earned them an overnight stay with dinner for two at one of our Richardson Hotels of Distinction. The couple chose to take up their prize at The Metropole Hotel in Padstow, Cornwall.

Additional prizes of £50 Richardson Gift Vouchers were won by:

Mrs Janet Amos (Creative Prize) for her delightful image of bears in the lettuce patch in her garden AND

Mr Mel Morgan (Artistic Prize) for his striking image of a lettuce crown covered with dew drops.

Thanks to all those who entered into the spirit of the competition!

Photo shows Mr and Mrs Glen Denning with a sample of their prize-winning lettuces. Photo courtesy of Mr Glen Denning.

Classic Innovations

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Oscar Wilde once said: “After a good dinner one can forgive anybody, even one’s own relatives."

So bearing in mind that the winter months are now upon us and there's nothing better to lift the spirits than a really slap up meal followed by a good night's sleep, we've launched our Classic Innovations offer, valid across our six hotels.

From 3^rd January – 31^st March 2011, you can enjoy rates from just £99 per room per night to include bed and breakfast plus a 3 course dinner from our Classic Innovations menus. These specially created menus (our chefs have been hard at work!) generate a warm nostalgic glow but are creative, tempting and of our usual award-winning standard. Featuring the best local produce, you’ll find some favourite dishes, such as Black Forest gateau, locally caught potted shrimps, pies and casseroles - some with exciting new ingredients. A selection of ‘proper’ puddings is also guaranteed!

Torquay Boys Grammer School at Goodwood

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Keith Richardson, the owner of Richardson Hotels was recently at Goodwood to cheer on a team from Torquay Boys' Grammar School.

The team were competing at the world-famous racetrack, with a car that they constructed themselves and was sponsored by Mr Richardson's holding company, Richardson Group.

Photo shows Keith Richardson (far left) with the team from Torquay Boys' Grammar School at Goodwood.