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New Gallery Opening in Buckingham!

April 22nd, 2010

Villiers Hotel in Buckingham is delighted to welcome a new neighbour; The Yellow Kite Gallery in Castle Street.

Celebrate the opening with us on Saturday 24th April, 2 – 5 pm when we will be welcoming you with complementary Bucks Fizz and Canapes from Villiers’ chefs.

The gallery will be hosted by Ginny and Rob Gray and will feature works by Suzanne O’ Driscoll, Trevor Price, Sally Elford and other nationally recognised artists.

Affordable Contemporary Art – Paintings, Prints, and 3-D Pieces

To find out more visit: www.yellowkiteart.com or www.ginnygray.com

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Last Chance to see Riverdance!

April 22nd, 2010

With The White Hart Hotel

Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th April

We have just a few tickets left to see the spectacular Riverdance at the New Theatre Oxford this weekend!

Stay at the beautiful 16th Century White Hart Hotel with AA rosette Restaurant in the “chocolate box” village of Dorchester-on-Thames, Oxfordshire.

This is offered at just £99.00* per person and includes:

  • Pre or post theatre Dinner at the White Hart
  • Best seats available for the show
  • En-suite accommodation and a traditional English breakfast

Please call Reservations on 01865 340074 to purchase tickets

*Price is based on 2 people sharing a double room.

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Jazz with Oxfordshire Hotels

April 19th, 2010

At The White Hart, The Cartwright and The Deddington Arm

We have several of our ever-popular Jazz Events coming up at 3 of our hotels:

The Deddington Arms will be holding a Sunday Lunch Jazz
on Sunday 25th April with Terry Hutchins Smooth Jazz
Only £19.95 for a 3 course Sunday Lunch

The Cartwright will be holding a Jazz Evening on
Friday 30th April with Lincoln Noel and Friends in the Apricot Room
Only £19.95 for a 3 course meal from our Market Menu
(alternatively choose from our Á La Carte Menu)

The White Hart will be holding a Jazz Evening with
Queen Street Jazz on the first Friday of every month.
Only £19.95 for a 3 course meal from our Market Menu
(alternatively choose from our Á La Carte Menu)

BOOK NOW to avoid disappointment

The Deddington Arms Hotel & Restaurant 01869 338364
The Cartwright Hotel & Restaurant 01869 811885
The White Hart Hotel & Restaurant 01865 340074

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Celebrate St. George’s Day with Villiers Hotel and Restaurant

April 15th, 2010

Friday 23rd April

Join us for a themed evening based on the ‘Old British Empire’. We have specially selected wines for you to taste prior to dinner; with the expertise of Tony Freeman of S.H. Jones. He will explain their origin and provide information on the wines you are tasting. This is followed by a superb Á La Carte dinner in the Villiers Restaurant and is all priced at just £30.00 per person.

Wine Tasting Begins at 7.30pm

To book your table please call reservations on 01280 822444

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May Breaks

April 15th, 2010

SPRING is in the Air…. with Oxfordshire Hotels

May Breaks – Only £49.50* DB&B and KIDS STAY FREE!**

It’s official…..Spring has arrived! Kick out the winter blues with a luxury weekend break with Oxfordshire Hotels!

And with so much to do in and around each Hotel, you won’t know where to begin! Here’s a taster of events around the area:

Villiers – £49.50 pppn

  • See traditional May Pole dancing performed by local school children, Morris Dancers and other ancient crafts in the beautiful setting of the Grecian Valley at Stowe Landscape Gardens May Day Festival – May Day (3rd May) 11am – 4pm
  • Visit Woburn Abbey/Safari Park and enjoy a fun day for all the family! Not only do they have a spectacular safari park, but also 22 acres of picturesque gardens surround the abbey. Follow the Garden Trail to find out more on the history of the gardens. On the other hand…… just relax and enjoy a delicious cream tea!

Cartwright – £49.50 pppn

  • Enjoy shopping at Bicester Village, the UK’s premier designer outlet, which is now bigger and more glamorous than ever
  • Visit Daylesford Organic Farm. Home to Lady Bamford and producers of home grown organic food and dairy products. Treat yourself to a meal in their Organic Farmshop, where you will find all of their delicious foods and products under one ‘award winning roof’!

Deddington Arms – £49.50 pppn

  • Blenheim Palace provides a magnificent backdrop for a spectacular May Bank Holiday Jousting Tournament. Enjoy a host of costumed entertainment all day starting from 11am onwards including falconry displays and archery. Toys, swords, shields and souvenirs for little lords and ladies will be available from a special retail marquee throughout the weekend – 1st – 3rd May.

  • Enjoy shopping at Bicester Village, the UK’s premier designer outlet, which is now bigger and more glamorous
    than ever!

White Hart – £49.50 pppn

  • Blenheim Palace provides a magnificent backdrop for a spectacular May Bank Holiday Jousting Tournament. Enjoy a host of costumed entertainment all day starting from 11am onwards including falconry displays and archery. Toys, swords, shields and souvenirs for little lords and ladies will be available from a special retail marquee throughout the weekend – 1st – 3rd May.
  • The Abingdon Air and Country Show is not just an air show! It’s a fantastic family day out which also raises money for charity. Ground attractions include the return of the Dr Who Daleks, Sheepdog demonstrations, a parade of Harley-Davidson motorcycles, RBS Williams F1 showcar, various World War Two re-enactment displays, Crafts Fayre, Tank Rides, Kids Amusements including Bouncy Castle and much, much more! – 2nd May, 10am – 5pm

Don’t miss out, Book Now!

*Rates include DB&B per person, two people sharing a double room. Minimum stay 2 nights.
Extra nights £45.00. 3 course dinner from the ‘Market Menu’.

**Child(ren) stay(s) free when sharing room with Adult(s). Meals and drinks for children not included and to be purchased separately.

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Theatre Weekend Breaks

April 8th, 2010

The White Hart Hotel and AA Rosette Restaurant

Dorchester upon Thames, Oxfordshire

All Inclusive Special Offer

From £80 per person!*

Stay at the beautiful 16th Century White Hart Hotel with AA rosette Restaurant in the “chocolate box” village of Dorchester-on-Thames, Oxfordshire.

Spend a wonderful evening of live entertainment at the
New Theatre Oxford

From just £80 each you can enjoy:

  • Pre or post theatre Dinner at the White Hart
  • Best seats available for the show of your choice
  • En-suite accommodation and a traditional English breakfast

Upcoming shows at the New Theatre Oxford

Limited Availability so Book Early!

Call 01865 340074 – Book Now!


River Dance – The Farewell Tour

Friday 23rd And Saturday 24th April 2010

After sell-out success in 2009, the legendary Riverdance continues its ‘Farewell Tour’ across the UK.

Of all the performances to emerge from Ireland in the past decade, nothing has carried the energy, the sensuality and the spectacle of Riverdance. The show broke all box office records during its premier run at the Point Theatre, Dublin in 1995 and has now been experienced live by over 19 million people worldwide across 4 continents. Boasting a worldwide television audience to date in excess of 1.75 billion people – Riverdance is a truly global phenomenon.

An innovative and exciting fusion of Irish and International dance including a spectacular array of talent from Spain, Russia and America propels traditional dance and music into the present day, capturing the imagination of audiences across all ages and cultures. Now, for the very last time, UK audiences can experience the magic that is Riverdance.

Show starts at 8.00pm


A Night at the Opera

Thursday 27th May 2010

‘Opera as near perfection as you could get it’ SUNDAY EXPRESS

A Night at the Opera with London Festival opera

A feast of some of the world’s greatest opera performed by world class opera stars.

An evening for all lovers of opera.

Show starts at 7.30pm


Rocky Horror Picture Show

Friday 4th and Saturday 5th June 2010

Dust off your corsets, strap on your suspenders and fish out those fabulous feather boas as Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show returns with a bang. Let Frankie rose tint your world all over again as Richard O’Brien’s frolickingly fabulous classic returns. It’s the original, it’s the best, it’s the world’s favourite rock ‘n’ roll musical, so jump on board for another rip roaring ride!

Show starts at 8.30pm


Joseph

Friday 18th and Saturday 19th June 2010

Having enjoyed sensational reviews, Bill Kenwright’s “Amazing”, “Superb”, “Wonderful” and “Brilliant” production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sparkling family musical continues to enjoy huge success across the country with standing ovations at every performance.
Craig Chalmers, one of the most popular finalists in the hit BBC series ‘Any Dream Will Do’ takes on the title role, having wowed audiences and critics alike throughout the UK with his effortless charm and sensational voice.

Retelling the Biblical story of Joseph, his eleven brothers and the coat of many colours, this magical musical is full of unforgettable songs including Any Dream Will Do, Close Every Door To Me and One More Angel.

“A SUPERB PIECE OF ENTERTAINMENT. I WAS THRILLED” – DAILY MIRROR

Show starts at 8.00pm

*Assumes two people sharing a double room. Upgrades to executive rooms and suites available. Subject to availability.

Call 01865 340074 to book now!

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Aprils Market Menu

April 8th, 2010

April’s Market Menu will be featuring delectable Lemon Sole. Take a look below to see what tasty dishes our chefs are serving up:

Cartwright

Pan Fried Lemon Sole with Caper Beurre Noisette and Jersey Royal Potatoes

Deddington Arms

Lemon Sole and Crab Soufflé with Tomato Butter Sauce, Baby Potatoes and Vegetables

Villiers

Paupiettes of Lemon Sole, Samphire, Clams, Wild Mushrooms and Beurre Blanc

The White Hart

Poached Lemon Sole Fillet Rolls Filled with Asparagus, set on Creamed Potatoes and a Dill Cream

For April’s wine of the month we have Los Vilos Sauvignon Blanc, from the Valle Central of Chile. This is a dry white wine, with the usual complexity and style expected of Sauvignon Blanc grape. With just a hint of the Semillon Grape added, this gives the wine a fruity bouquet and good balance.

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