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bmi Voyager - In-flight
Magazine June 07 |
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This pub exudes 17th-century
charm and 21st-century luxury. From the bar’s
minimalist good looks to gorgeous bedrooms
in the barn, it’s first class.And so
is the food. Come for roast belly pork with
black pudding, caramelised apples and mash;
salmon and basil fish cakes with lime hollandaise;
sea bass with roast vegetable couscous and
tomato and chilli dressing. Puddings are classics
(treacle tart, chocolate and raspberry pudding),
cheeses are local, beers are from Brakspear
and there’s a very decent selection
of wines by the glass. The big lawn and terrace
are great for summer. Bedrooms are stylish,
with flat-screen TVs, king-size beds and feather
pillows. |
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Harden's U.K. Restaurants
Guide |
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The only restaurant within
the Henley on Thames area to be featured in
the very well respected "Harden's Guide".
"A worthy neighbour to the crooked Billet"
- this "modernised old pub" has
been " a "nice addition to the locality",
and wins consistent acclaim from early reporters
for its "above -average" cuisine |
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Observer Food Monthly -
June 2006
Top Five Places to Stay |
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The Cherry Tree Inn
This pub exudes 17th-century charm and
21st-century luxury. From the bar's minimalist
good looks - low beams and brick walls,
bare boards and flags, - to gorgeous bedrooms
in the barn, it's no regular inn. On the
menu you might find braised shank of Chiltern
lamb with garlic and herb mash; wild mushroom
linguine; or grilled squid and chorizo salad
with roast peppers. Puddings are classics
- treacle tart, strawberry pavlova with
a raspberry sorbet - with local cheeses
an alternative. Beers are from Brakspear,
there's a very decent selection of wines
by the glass and the front lawn and terrace
are perfect for relaxing outdoors.
As recommended by - Alastair
Sawday |
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THE INDEPENDENT - Travel
Supplement
23rd September 2006 |
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“Five great rooms
at the inn”
The Cherry Tree is full of contrasts:
deep in lovely countryside but not far from
town – Henley is only five miles away.
Meanwhile, the four bedrooms are in a converted
barn, but are more like the kind of thing
you would expect to find in a chic boutique
hotel. |
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AA Guide - Restaurant
Guide 2006 |
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The Crowd-pleasing modern food
is prepared with care and skill, delivering
quality ingredients with uncomplicated presentation
and an eye on value for money. |
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Alastair Sawday’s
- Pubs & Inns guide |
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Richard Coates and Paul Gilchrist’s
brick and flint pub promises 17th century
charm and 21st century luxury – low
beams and brick walls, bare boards and flags,
chunky wooden tables and muted earth tones
– to the four smart bedrooms superbly
equipped, this is no regular country pub. |
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Michelin guide -
Eating out in Pubs |
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A good dose of personality
and enthusiasm from the owners has certainly
helped in the renovation of this 17C inn,
which has lost none of its relaxing, rural
pub character. An appealing blackboard selection
of modern dishes changes by the day, typified
by variety, good cooking and generous portions. |
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AA Guide - Places
to stay for food lovers |
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Stylish hostelry with contemporary
food – its tempting combination of Real
Ale, Real Food and en-suite accommodation
is augmented by a selection of malt whiskies
and a long wine list. Menus feature classic
European dishes with a modern twist produced
by an accomplished kitchen. |
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Kim Taylor –
Reading Evening Post |
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Kim Taylor finds the Cherry
Tree Inn’s menu packed with mouth-watering
choices.
The Cherry Tree has a more contemporary interior
then its local competition in Stoke Row but
food to rival its more well know neighbour.
This gastro-pub set in the leafy village of
Stoke Row is a definite must-visit. |
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Les
Routiers - British Pub & Inns Guide |
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With impressive CV’s
behind them, Paul Gilchrist and chef Richard
Coates have worked wonders in bringing this
pub bang up to date. Bar and dining areas
have been elegantly refurbished – think
relaxing, earthy tones to décor and
equally stylish and modern cooking, with the
emphasis on simplicity and fresh seasonal
ingredients. |
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Michelin
Guide – Hotels & Restaurants |
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17th Century inn with an impressive
21st Century refurbishment: bags of charm
and character typified by low ceilings and
beams. Platefuls of good value dishes offering
electric mix and plush rooms. |
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The
Good Pub Guide |
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Pretty tiled flint cottages
reopened in 2004 under new ownership after
careful gentrification in restrained modern
white walled style with plenty of woodwork
and keeping the wood beans and flag stone
floor. Non-smoking eating areas, friendly
staff and a good choice of wines and Brakspears
Ales. |
