Pancake Day Recipe

Posted: Tue 4 March 2014 at 09:47

Can’t believe it is Pancake Day again already, or is that just because we love pancakes so much we eat them all year round? Even the kids can flip with confidence…. 🙂

Nigel’s favourite Dairy and Gluten-free recipe below:-

125g Plain Gluten-free flour
2 eggs
275ml Dairy free Milk (we use Koko milk)
Dash of salt

Sieve together the flour and salt. Make a well in the flour and add the eggs, stir well. Gradually add half the milk, beat thoroughly for 4 mins. Stir in remaining milk and beat lightly. You don’t need to leave batter to stand, but if you do, beat again before using. Heat up a small frying pan until really hot and add a knob of goat’s butter. Pour mixture into pan and tip to cover surface. Cook until underside is golden brown and top covered in bubbles. Flip the pan to cook pancake on the other side. Slide pancake onto a plate and serve with your favourite filling – go classic with a twist; sugar, lemon and add raspberries and strawberries and a small spoonful of ice-cream for a delicious dessert.

Why book Short Term Accommodation?

Posted: Mon 3 March 2014 at 15:28

Click Here – Lisa Fisher explains the benefits of Short Term Letting

Lisa Fisher

Our Lettings Manager, Lisa Fisher, talks about the benefits of short term accommodation in this quick and interesting video. Space, facilities and price are just a few of the advantages to choosing a short term property over hotel accommodation. If you are located away from home for a period of time there are lots of advantages to booking with Accommodation Windsor Limited. Let us take all the stress out of your move / relocation or short break. Superbly located with fabulous facilities our properties are stylish with all the convenience of your own home. Prices include utilities, WiFi and parking.

You just need to pack a suitcase and we’ll take care of the rest…

Working in Windsor

Posted: Thu 3 October 2013 at 11:48

Back in July 2013, I came to Windsor for a job interview. Coming from Hungary and having lived only in London, I hadn’t heard of Windsor before so I did some internet research about the town prior to the big day. I read about the attractions, the restaurants, the social life, the transport and from every angle Windsor seemed a great place to live. However, back then I was more worried about getting the job and not so much about the town. So when I got off the train at Central Station on the day of the interview, my thoughts were focussed around the upcoming questions and I wasn’t thinking about the town too much. And yet as I stepped off the train I was amazed.

“How can a train station be so charming? And if the train station is so lovely what should I expect from the town?”

As I left the station I was impressed by Windsor Castle, the charming cobbled streets and shops, by the happy, relaxed people all around me. I loved every little detail: the River Thames, the Windsor Bridge, Peascod Street, the narrow alleyways and Alexandra Gardens. I had a feeling that I had found the perfect place to live! I was so surprised I couldn’t read the map properly (most unlike me) so I had to ask for help to find the way to my interview at Alma House.

Luckily for me it went really well and I was offered the job and asked to move in on the same day. Since then I have learnt more about the town and I still think Windsor is the greatest place to live.

It was love at first sight!

My role at at the company is very varied; I do a fair bit of cleaning of really fantastic apartments as well as maintenance jobs and looking after guests if they need anything out of office hours. This means I work closely with all of my colleagues from Housekeeping, Maintenance and in the Office too, not just from one Department. The most exciting parts of my job are that I always can improve my English, learn something new and meet new people every day. I love to chat with guests about their travelling, impressions of Windsor or our Bed & Breakfast. A fresh pair of eyes is always helpful and it’s great to share stories and places to visit in this wonderful town.

National Trust Days Out

Posted: Mon 20 May 2013 at 15:35

Following the mantra that there is no such thing as bad weather… only inappropriate clothing, some of our best days out with the kids have been to National Trust properties. With beautiful gardens, wonderful cafes (often serving home-grown produce) and play trails / adventure areas for the kids, it’s a great opportunity to get the whole family outdoors. Educational too, with fantastic historical properties, although the kids usually groan when we suggest going inside the houses they always find something interesting to look at from Tudor bedrooms slept in by Kings and Queens to Victorian kitchens (…and a promise to swing by the sweet counter at the NT shop usually helps.)

Sometimes we’ll meet up with a crowd; it’s fun for the kids to dress up and do the mazes and trails with their friends or cousins. On these occasions we tend to take picnics as a big crowd with kids can be overpowering for other diners as well as frazzling for parents, but often if it’s just the four of us, we’ll grab something to eat in the delightful cafes and restaurants. Whenever we travel in the UK, we’ll find a National Trust place to stop and recharge our batteries at a half way point. The properties are everywhere and much nicer than stopping at a motorway cafe (sorry Heston!) After a couple of hours in the car, a stroll around stunning gardens letting the kids run off pent-up energy is just what we need and as we visit regularly, the Family Membership is excellent value for money at under £100 per year (see link for special new member deals).

Throughout the year there are a host of additional activities and especially during the summer months, there is outdoor theatre, live music, guided walks and afternoon teas – booking essential. We’re spoilt with Cliveden in Burnham Beeches, Basildon Park near Pangbourne and the Vyne in Basingstoke all on Windsor’s doorstep, but if you’re travelling further afield there are hundreds of place to visit.

Summer Highlights – www.nationaltrust.org.uk/southeastevents

BASILDON PARK – Berkshire – 0118 984 3040

Nature Walks 2013

Every Friday 11am-12 noon

Free Guided walks with a ranger or wildlife volunteer

Climb a Tree on Father’s Day

Sun 16 Jun 10am-5pm

With ropes, harness and karabiners, see www.bigtreeclimbing.co.uk

From £6

Finding Mr Darcy tour and tea

Sun 7 Jul 1pm-3.30pm

Hear about films that have been shot on location here followed by cream tea

Adut £25

CLIVEDEN HOUSE – Buckinghamshire – 01628 605069

Family Camping, Moths and Moonlight

Sat & Sun 13, 14 & 20, 21 July 2pm-11.30pm

With bat watching, moth trapping, bug hunts, camp fires and storytelling. Breakfast provided

Adult £27 Child £17

Wild Wednesdays

Every Weds from 31 Jul – 4 Sep

Drop in sessions for children (must be supervised by an adult)

Child £2

Outdoor Theatre – Babe the Sheep Pig

Tues 6 Aug 2.30-4.30pm & 6.30-8.30pm & Weds 7 Aug6.30-8.30pm

Bring a picnic and some friends to enjoy this tale in the Water Garden

Adult £13 Child £10

THE VYNE – Hampshire – 01256 883858

Outdoor Theatre – Alice, an Extraordinary Adventure

Fri 28 Jun 6.30-9.30pm

Bring a picnic and join the fun

Adult £12 Child 7 Family £30

Summer Holiday fun at the Vyne

Wide range of school holiday activities. See website for more details.

Serenity Enchanted

Posted: Thu 14 March 2013 at 15:02

Serenity Enchanted, a photo by SirPecanGum on Flickr.

Misty morning on the River Thames

Windsor Castle

Posted: Mon 4 March 2013 at 10:55

Windsor Castle Walk, a photo by Shedraway Photos on Flickr.

Beautiful shot of the Castle with a stormy sky

Happy Pancake Valentines Day

Posted: Tue 12 February 2013 at 11:51

Happy Valentine’s Day, a photo by Joebelle on Flickr.

Double celebration this week involving huge quantities of pancakes (with sugar and lemon of course) and hopefully some lovely chocolates (jewellery…!?) and flowers. Should cheer us all up a bit anyway – February much better than January where we’re all desperately trying to lose a few exta pounds and not spend any money from our Xmas excesses. Enough time has passed – it’s official, today is the perfect excuse to have yourself a naughty pudding and get to the shops for a special treat for loved ones. Don’t forget the lemons on the way home, and Happy Flipping…!!

AWL CHRISTMAS PARTY

Posted: Mon 17 December 2012 at 13:49

xmas-staff-2012

Last week AWL celebrated the Christmas Season in style with a bash for staff and friends at owners Nigel and Georgia’s home. As usual, the idea was to get some great photos for our Christmas E-card and then donate the money that would have been spent on printing cards to a worthwhile cause.

As is becoming the tradition, the team get right into the spirit of the party with their sparkliest outfits and a great sense of fun. You can see a collection of the best pics with many thanks to Bob Stapleton for coming along and taking the photos for us.

Jimmy Higham

This year we are donating to the Jimmy Higham Bursury Trust. You may have heard his single “Isn’t She Lovely” which is currently riding high in the download charts. Jimmy was a much loved teacher at Wellington College who sadly lost his battle with Cancer this time last year aged just 26. He had a beautfiul voice and a university friend decided to posthumously release this track in his memory. The kids at the school are trying to get it to number 1 with all monies raised going to a bursury fund. The bursary will allow 16 year olds to spend their last two years at the college with its excellent facilities – giving them a life changing opportunity. You can download Jimmy’s single here for just 79p:-

https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/isnt-she-lovely-single/id580686040

We would like to say many thanks to the whole team for such a great evening and wish everybody a very Merry Christmas and wonderful New Year.

Kuwaiti state visit in Windsor

Posted: Wed 28 November 2012 at 15:40

Kuwaiti state visit in Windsor, a photo by Niquinho on Flickr.