An 'upscale Center Parcs': Inspector reviews 'back to nature' hotel The Tawny in Staffordshire
The Inspector is staying in a £355-a-night shepherd's hut at a 'back to nature' hotel in Staffordshire - and finds it reminds him of an 'upscale Center Parcs'. Inspector calls out 'extremely ambitious' hotel Tawny near Stoke-on-Trent Amenities include low-key pool and immaculate gardens Guests 'eat well' and setting offers kids an 'adventure in nature', says -he. ="author-section byline-plain">By
One thing is clear. The trend for treehouses, shepherd's huts, cabins and pods in various shapes and sizes shows no signs of slowing down.
Here at The Tawny, near Stoke-on-Trent, you get all of the above around lakes and woods, plus outdoor baths, wood-burning stoves and terraces.
This is a hugely ambitious project undertaken by two local couples hoping to build on the legacy left by the late William Podmore who created the Consall Gardens where the hotel is based .
When I ask a member of staff for information on where she isn't have lots of clues - but she brings us a book written by Mr. Podmore , for which we are grateful.
Clearly the idea is to cash in on a "back to nature" vibe and that should be applauded - but why are the steps leading to our cabana plastic and made to look like wood, and why is the greenery in the central dining area fake?
< p class="mol-para-with- font">You can't help but feel it's all a bit contrived, although the gardens are immaculate and the discreet pool on what was the terrace of the original house works wonderfully, with views up to the valley.
One thing is clear. The trend for treehouses, shepherd's huts, cabins and pods in various shapes and sizes shows no signs of slowing down.
Here at The Tawny, near Stoke-on-Trent, you get all of the above around lakes and woods, plus outdoor baths, wood-burning stoves and terraces.
This is a hugely ambitious project undertaken by two local couples hoping to build on the legacy left by the late William Podmore who created the Consall Gardens where the hotel is based .
When I ask a member of staff for information on where she isn't have lots of clues - but she brings us a book written by Mr. Podmore , for which we are grateful.
Clearly the idea is to cash in on a "back to nature" vibe and that should be applauded - but why are the steps leading to our cabana plastic and made to look like wood, and why is the greenery in the central dining area fake?
< p class="mol-para-with- font">You can't help but feel it's all a bit contrived, although the gardens are immaculate and the discreet pool on what was the terrace of the original house works wonderfully, with views up to the valley.What's Your Reaction?
