The Bell at Tanworth in Arden

The Bell at Tanworth in Adren

Guests residing at Irelands Farm Cottages frequently ask me to recommend places to eat, so this year I feel duty bound to get better acquainted with our local Warwickshire restaurants. It is not my intention to be critical about local establishments, more to outline what is on offer. My food preferences are typical of many weight conscious females, looking for the low calorie, healthy, yet fantastically tasting menu.

To start off my exploration of local hostelries, I took my friend Jenny to the Bell, at Tanworth-in-Arden, a convenient 5-minute drive from the cottages. The Bell overlooks a pretty village green, from the outside it retains all the charm of a 17th century coaching inn. Inside, by contrast, the decor is contemporary and comfortable. We had a table booked for 7.45pm on a Friday night, we arrived fashionably 5mins late! On entering the Bell, we walked into a lively, slightly chaotic, noisy, buzzing bar, full of young to middle age people smartly dressed, out for a social get together.

We were quickly greeted and seated where we settled down to peruse the menus. The atmosphere was busy, warm and friendly with plenty of space. The menus a "regular" and a "specials", offered a variety of dishes covering most meats and a choice of fish, not much choice for the vegetarian. We took an age to decide; too busy nattering. Jenny chose from the specials, Salmon Gravlax to start and Roasted Sea Bass to follow, I went with King Scallops, and then Moroccan Marinated Chicken with Arabic Cous Cous (one of the head chef's trademark dishes). We were both delighted with our choices, no food jealousy on this occasion. We noted the desert menu offered the traditional puddings and pies, along with less filling options, and also a cheese board. We were nearly tempted by the coffee liqueurs but settled for the bill. The food worked out at about £21 each, a service charge of 10% was included on the bill.
NOTE: The manager Ashley Bent has given Irelands Farm customers a 20% discount till the end of February 2011.

About Irelands Farm Cottages, Henly in Arden, Warwickshire

Irelands Farm Cottages are set in the middle of a working arable farm, in the heart of the Warwickshire countryside. Enjoy the peace and scenic views, yet still be in striking distance of the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham International Airport, Stratford upon Avon, Warwick Castle and many other tourist attractions. 

The self-catering cottages are all thoughtfully decorated and furnished. They are all fully carpeted, and have gas/oil central heating. They are equipped with a wireless Internet access, microwave, cooker, refrigerator, washing machine, colour television, radio/CD player, electric blankets, duvets and linen. (Please bring your own bath towels. These will be provided for overseas visitors only.) 

Our cottages are easy to find, just off the A3400 and are ideal for business customers attending events in the Midlands area as well as people seeking the peace and quiet of the countryside. There is plenty of safe parking adjacent to your cottage when you arrive.

For more information about us, to stay at Ireland's Farm Cottages or to contact us please visit www.irelandsfarmcottages.com email us at blog@irelandsfarmcottages.com or telephone us on 01564 792476.