Awards
Cotswolds Tourism Awards 2012
The 2012 Awards highlight the successes and achievements of Cotswold tourism businesses throughout the last year.
OpenTable Diners Choice Awards 2012
The Feathered Nest Inn, has been voted onto the 2012 OpenTable Diners' Choice Awards. Diners' Choice lists are generated by the feedback received from diners who book through OpenTable. The Feathered Nest is also the recipient of a 2011 Diners' Choice Award.
AA Pub of the Year (England) 2011/2012
The Feathered Nest Inn in Nether Westcote received nationwide recognition last night, 26th September 2011, when it was named AA Pub of the Year 2011, sponsored by Karcher, at the AA Hospitality Awards 2011 – 2012, hosted by Sophie Raworth, at the London Hilton on Park Lane.
Tony and Amanda Timmer, Proprietors, The Feathered Nest Inn, who received the award in front of an audience of over 700 members of the hospitality industry, commented, “We are ecstatic and over the moon. There are many worthy establishments within the UK, and to be chosen to receive this prestigious award in recognition of all the hard work from our team – is truly an honour - a dream come true.” [Read more....]
In Oxford and Oxfordshire Magazine Restaurant Awards 2011
2011 Oxfordshire Magazine Restaurant Awards: "Restaurant Of The Year" and "Best British Restaurant"
On the 12th of September, The Feathered Nest was awarded not only "The Best British Restaurant" award, but also the much coveted "Restaurant Of The Year" award at the annual In Oxford and Oxfordshire Magazine Restaurant Awards.
This is especially rewarding considering that we only opened our doors in early June last year!
[Read more in the In Oxford and Oxfordshire Magazine Restaurant Awards release]
The 50 Best Gastro Pubs - The Independent
The Feathered Nest is proud to have been voted one of the best '50 Best Gastro Pubs' by The Independent in August 2011. Jackie Bates, editor of the ‘AA Pub Guide’ (www.theaa.com) reviews:
From buzzing city bars to snug country inns, Sophie Morris raises a glass to the best places in Britain to wash down fine food with choice ales, scrumptious ciders and world-class wines. 'Marvellous views over the Evenlode Valley,' says Jackie. 'The blackboard menu offers relaxed eating in the bar and garden terrace, and many of the herbs and veg are grown in the kitchen garden. Fish and chips and ploughman's in the bar are complemented by Cornish scallops with lemon curd and beetroot, and pea and mint risotto with roasted sweetbreads on the à la carte.' [Read more ...]
OpenTable Diners Choice Awards
OpenTable diners have voted and the results are in - The Feathered Nest Inn, has been voted onto the December 2011 OpenTable Diners' Choice lists. Diners' Choice lists are generated by the feedback received from diners who book through OpenTable.
AA Breakfast Award - March 2011
We have been awarded an “Egg Cup” by the AA!
For Guest Accommodation the egg cup indicates a very special breakfast with an emphasis on freshly prepared local ingredients. Stay with us and experience it yourself whilst reading through the morning papers!
Breakfast is served to our resident guests in the garden room overlooking the views of the valley.
AA Rating - December 2010
We are pleased to announce that our restaurant has been awarded 2 AA Rosettes for culinary excellence, a high scoring 5 AA star Highly Commended Inn rating for accommodation, and an AA Breakfast Award.
These accolades are in recognition of our team's hard work, achieved within only 6 months of our opening day and is the ultimate acknowledgment of our passion for excellence.
We would like to thank all our staff without whom these awards would not have been possible. These awards are a reflection of their hard work and dedication to "The Nest".
We would also wish to take this opportunity to thank you, all our customers-friends, for supporting us.
We look forward to the next challenges ahead!
Amanda & Tony Timmer
