WORK WITH US
We are looking for an ambitious, enthusiastic chef de partie, experience or an interest in pastry a real plus. We offer civilised hours, good wages, and want someone special to join us to help us with the final part of our upgrade for 2012. Please ‘phone Chris or Judy Bradley – 01584 874431
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MR UNDERHILL’S
1st March marks the 31st birthday for Mr Underhill’s and that’s us ready to start 2012. Since 3rd January we have been working on converting 4 rooms into 2 deluxe spa rooms, we are always up for a challenge but this was undoubtedly our most ambitous project in such a limited time slot. We are thrilled with end results but there numerous occasions during the past weeks when we have wanted to run away and not come back. Fortunately the tears have been outnumbered by the laughter, just. I plan to wait a few weeks before deciding which bits should be shared with you. We are just waiting for some final bits and pieces to arrive but have been over the moon with the feedback we have had from regular guests. As soon as we have pictures we will update our website together with details of the products and people who made it all happen. Hopefully the day to day running of Mr Underhill’s will now seem like a stroll in the park and we shall catch up with all the sleep we have missed.
HAPPY 2012
All at Mr Underhill’s would like to wish you the best for 2012 and hope you had a geat festive break however you spent it. We managed to relax and catch-up on sleep for a few days before preparing for builders,plumbers, electricians, old uncle Tom Cobly etc. on Tuesday – stage 2 of our up-grade. Week 1 sees us ahead of schedule despite erratic power supplies due to ultra modern fuse boards being installed – without ‘phones or computer we were unable to handle all the inquiries and are still catching up, sorry if you are waiting for a response but we will get back to you asap.
Somehow we managed to open for dinner last night, it was great to have some normality, one lovely couple, for whom dinner had been a gift from their children, were telling me that they returned home on Xmas Eve to discover their tree re-decorated with gold stars and michelin men cut-outs + a card for their dinner with us, I wish I could have seen it.
RE-STYLE STAGE 2
In January we will change our four bedrooms into 2 deluxe suite-rooms, each one will have a sitting room and spa bathroom. The bathrooms will have pool baths and steam rooms for the ultimate in pampering. These rooms will available from mid February alongside our other two existing suites, just call us for more details.
GIFT VOUCHERS
We have had feedback from some of our guests that they have had difficulty using gift vouchers in some establishments. We have always gone to great lengths to ensure all our vouchers are redeemed.
We have tweaked our system to make sure it continues to work for everyone.
GIFTS TO STAY & EAT
We do have gift vouchers available for staying with us, with or without dinner, just call us on 01584 874431 so we can orgaise it for you.
GIFTS TO EAT
We can only issue vouchers for the restaurant once a date has been arranged.
We suggest you tell or give a card to whoever you wish to give the gift to, asking for some dates that will suit them.
Once a date is booked we will issue a voucher and only at this stage will you be charged.
Please call us if you would like us to send restaurant info and gift details to you or the person you are giving it to.
CATCHING UP
Just catching our breath – somehow we completely finished the restaurant re-style in October. We are delighted with the end result and with guests compliments, will post some pics asap.
Re-style – Stage 1
We are taking a break to re-style the restaurant Stage 1 of our overall
up-grade, we re-open on Thursday 20th October. Yes, you are correct we are not planning to retire or move! just make what we have fresher and better. Fortunately Billy our almost resident feline orphan has taken on the roll of site watchman, having had a wealth of experience overseeing the castle and numerous house renovations in Ludlow, hopefully I will able to attach a picture of him at work.
FRESH FOR 2011
New wine list, both content and format, we are also offering a ‘house selection’ to match each daily menu – by the bottle and the glass.
New for old – some of our favourite dishes from the eighties are reappearing with a few 21st century tweaks.
New ultra luxurious matresses complete with cashemere pad thanks to the amazing team at Norris Bedding.
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