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The Swan at Hay, Hay-on-Wye: hotel review | Travel

The dining chair had a wobbly leg, and husband was on the point of swapping it when general manager Ronan rushed up. Thinking our doubtful looks were occasioned by the chintziness of the upholstery (matching the curtains), he hastened to explain that though the hotel’s bedrooms had all been revamped, the Garden Room restaurant was still in its old incarnation. Modern, much less flowery furnishings were on order, he said, and would have been in place already but for some glitch. Giving up on the chair switch, we sat down to dinner and any worries about seating were soon blown away by a meal – created by 28-year-old chef Jerry Adam – that will linger long in the memory.

A lovely space but the restaurant is awaiting a less flowery revamp The setting was Hay-on-Wye, whose festival is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, and where the six-strong Interesting Hotels chain recently took over the “tired” Swan at Hay, minutes from the book-tastic town centre. There has been a coaching inn on this spot, half a mile from the English border, since the early 1700s, and this Grade-II-listed grey stone building, dating from 1812, has been treated to a new roof, repointing and a general tarting-up. Inside, big windows and wide landings speak of expansive Georgian elegance.

In our generously sized bedroom, though, we found ourselves wondering who the refurb was aimed at. Hay attracts creative types with its books, and active types with its great walking and kayaking, The likes of Stephen Fry, Bernie Sanders and Charlotte Rampling will be talking books, Brexit and Islam next month. But the room, though newly done, felt a bit home counties bungalow: lots of pink, plush repro chairs, unimaginative botanical prints on the walls. It gained points for the jug of fresh milk, squidgy choc chip cookies on the tea tray, and toiletries from Myddfai, a local social enterprise for adults with learning difficulties, but lost several for annoying and feeble wifi. (Other rooms we peeked into were not all as pink, but had flowery fabrics and winged armchairs aplenty.) After this, fussy patterns in the dining room – which has huge original floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the lovely garden – did not jar too much. And our attention was soon all on the food. Three courses for £40 a head may sound expensive, but it’s really a seven-(small) course meal with pre-starters, amuse-bouches and other inter-coursal treats, and was of a quality and finesse that would cost two or three times as much in many big-city restaurants.

Jerry Adam, who trained under Gareth Ward at Michelin-starred Ynshir Hall near Machynlleth, is all about light and delicate things zooshed up by smoking and fermentation. Pre-starters were an oyster shell of crispy small pieces of oxtail with smoked eel dashi poured over, then a perfect 3cm of belly pork with cauliflower, pickled shallots and piccalilli purée. I’d never have thought of pureeing piccalilli, but its mustardy punch went brilliantly with the pork. My main of rare venison loin came with a slick of minneola compote, which Ronan warned was sour on its own but perfect with the meat. He was right, and the crunch of toasted pumpkin seeds made it a perfect mouthful. Chestnut and chocolate tofu with lemony yoghurt sorbet was the least sweet dessert we’d ever had, but one of the best.

We were back in the bungalow for breakfast though: ho-hum muesli and prepacked yoghurts (though good bacon in a fine full-on fry) could do with some expert attention. Adam is clearly a chef going places, but to live up to the Interesting monicker the hotel needs to be a bit more creative. And I don’t just mean fixing that chair. • Accommodation was provided by the Swan at Hay (doubles from £85 a night B&B, 01497 821188, theswanathay.com)

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Brent Blair, owner, Lion Street Gallery, Hay-on-Wye

The view from Twmpa towards Hay Bluff. Photograph: Alamy • Eat To my mind St John’s Place restaurant has one of the best chefs in Wales in Julia Robson. An intimate atmosphere and beautiful, simple menu using locally sourced produce. It’s wise to book. • Drink The Old Black Lion is a 17th-century pub with a lovely welcoming atmosphere. • Walk One of my favourite walks is Hay Bluff and Twmpa; it’s around six miles with stunning views. Or just take a flat walk half a mile along the river bank to the Warren and sit on the small pebble beach by the Wye. • See Only a 15-minute drive from Hay, Erwood Station Gallery is Wales’s largest privately owned contemporary applied arts gallery. Housed in three Victorian railway carriages, it’s great for both art lovers and walkers too, as there’s an excellent tea room. Source link Click to Post

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25 Living Rooms that Sport Spectacular Views

A beautifully decorated room is appealing, couple that with an amazing view and you have these 25 spectacular designs from around the globe. A running river, the waters flapping on the ocean, or the sun coming over the mountainside all can be seen from the terraces of these beautiful private residences and villas available for rent.

Architect: Saota   Just beyond this two story high living area lies the ocean. Step out onto the veranda and you are on the sea.

Architect: Saota   This pool side seating area has sectional seating and dining areas to sit out and catch the sun casting its light on the mountains as it rises. This view doubles down and also provides the ocean as its secondary backdrop.

Architect: Saota   This ocean view villa has been designed with decadence. Straight lines on the upholstery has been coupled with curves in the accessories and lighting. The convertible door opens to an infinity pool that seems to drop right into the seas below.

Source: Mallorca Gold   This luxury residence in Mallorca, Balearic Islands features contemporary furnishings and a wall of windows that slide open to the sun deck, infinity pool and the Balearic Sea.

This villa is just minutes from Cannes and sits on Villefranche, giving guests panoramic views of the Cap Ferrat and the Mediterranean.

Architect: Saota   This circular sunroom boasts views of the town just beyond, the mountains, and the waters below.

This impeccably designed room gains its warmth from solid wood floors just beside the tile, stone and wood fireplace and the setting sun over the seas.

Source: Go2Africa   This upscale South African villa can be yours, for the night with rates starting at $1100. This 5 bedroom penthouse is situated on Camps Bay nestled in the Twelve Apostles Mountains. The crème on crème living room features heated floors and the kitchen is just a few steps up. From the large infinity pool guests can enjoy the beautiful view of the Atlantic Ocean.

Source: Samjuana   The bottom level of this outdoor living area has a wrap around infinity pool, bar area, and sun deck. You can find this lavish private villa on a hillside overlooking a private beach on the Gulf of Thailand.

Architect: Eric Miller   This Carmel by the Sea home was designed with the idea of showing off the view, not the home itself according to architect Eric Miller. Dubbed the Pelican House, the contemporary home sits on the Monterey Peninsula. The windows spanning the living area were custom made allow the home owners to enjoy the sea and even pelicans that often fly by.

Visualizer: Ibrahem Magdy    This living room has lovely views of the Persian Gulf from the windows of this chalet. The low profile settees that line the windows offer seating without obstructing the view.

Source: B&B Italia   Everything in this living room is functional, yet light in design. Nothing heavy is used. The spotlight is on the walls of windows that display the beautiful mountain view.

Visualizer: Black Box   It is an outdoor living space when the doors are opened, welcoming in the sounds of the rushing waves. This living area features stone, leather, and contemporary lines proving that your beach front home can be decorated in any style.

Visualizer: Giuseppe Burgio    These two levels depict work and relaxation, respectively. The view outside the glass helps in both. Rushing water and craggy terrain bring an atmosphere of serenity.

Several groups of seating are present with a conversations areas, an area for watching television and outdoor seating for soaking up the sun. All of these arrangements have one focal point, this beautiful view of the water.

Visualizer: Alla Kogan   This combined living and dining area in a high rise building has a patio to look down and enjoy the view of a bustling city and the ocean beyond.

Source: The Agency   The city lights provide the backdrop to this contemporary living area. Residents can listen to the sounds of the town or close the sliding doors and just enjoy the view.

Visualizer: Dominic Maslik    This ultra modern living room has views of the Sydney Harbor Bridge and the beautiful waters of the Sydney Harbor.

Visualizer: Sakis Xim   When the Empire State Building is outside your window, you leave the window coverings out of your design plan. Simple, low profile furninshings provide an uncomplicated and timeless design.

Visualizer: 747 Studios PHOTOGRAPHY & CGI     Beneath the second story walkway is a living room with pops of color and a wall of bookshelves. Sitting down with a good book and enjoying this view would be spectacular.

Visualizer: Hai Peng   Situated in the middle of Saigon’s Ho Chi Minh City, this panoramic penthouse offers double height windows and a beautiful city view. Dark wood floors, dramatic lighting and lots of color this living area is all about opulence and drama.

Visualizer: Phan Nguyen  

Visualizer: Phiung Asia    This living room in Asia has a beautiful view of a rainy day in the mountain range.

Visualizer: Dmitri Reviakin    This minimalist decor of this living room serves the view of the Swiss countryside well. The focus is on the view, making it important to not have a cluttered room.

Visualizer: Deniz Duran   The wood stove and simple sleek design of this living area has a perfect backdrop, a foggy lake and mountain view.

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The Week to Wicked C10 Presented by Classic Performance Products: Done!

Though it wasn’t the first of its kind to unfold beneath the roof of TEN: The Enthusiast Network’s Santa Ana Tech Center, our (Classic Trucks’) inaugural Week to Wicked Presented by Classic Performance Products was in nearly every single aspect a complete success: deadlines were met (save for a few impatient onliners waiting for that anticipated Friday-night burnout), the C10 was completed in a week’s time, including the goal of driving it straight to SEMA fresh from its build and subsequent tuning session at Westech in Ontario, California.

In short, any perceived “smoke and mirrors” that some associate with various magazine projects were immediately put to rest, thanks to the continual “real time” coverage via Facebook Live, including the truck’s maiden voyage across the desert from SoCal to Las Vegas … without ever having to pull out the AAA card or call in for roadside help! Following the 2016 SEMA Show, the C10 was driven straight to Memphis, Tennessee, where our friends at the COMP Cams group have had it, to test and have some fun with, ever since. (As this is being written, we’re gearing up for another Week to Wicked build—a 1952 Chevy with Speedway Motors—and we’d barely gotten the tools cleaned up and put away, let alone had any time to really enjoy the first one!)

But for many of us, that’s what it’s about—the build process. And quite a process this one was, as many of you witnessed if you followed the series online or via the daily Facebook Live feeds. Granted, a week’s deadline is not something the average guy and a few of his buddies regularly submit themselves to—but with all the right components lined up, the right people on deck committed to long, labor-intensive days with little incentive other than doughnuts and pizza, and of course, a solid truck in which to build off of, it can be accomplished. And that’s exactly what it took to see the C20 long-wheelbase hay hauler through to the shorty C10, uh, “hind-end” hauler we wound up with in the course of five days.

“The first Week to Wicked was a bit nerve racking and exciting, but I really didn’t know what to expect. The overall build was a success … there were some roadblocks and a little drama, but overall it went pretty smooth, mainly because of the team of people we had working on it. Working along the different personalities was fun and the accomplishment of the end product was great—but we weren’t done until the burnout, and that was fun!”

–Jason Scudellari, Tech Center Manager

Last month we broke it down for you in a day-by-day format documenting the Week to Wicked build from start to finish, from the shortening of the frame to the installation of the chassis and drivetrain components, the intensive wiring chores, to the final day of thrashing, getting the interior in place as the brakes were being bled and the engine management computer programmed prior to that first burnout that broke loose the asphalt in our back lot just before the clock hit midnight on the fifth day. But with so much material devoted to that, it was kind of hard to really illustrate the Week to Wicked C10 in all its completed glory … so this month, we’re blowing things up, visually speaking.

We’d once again like to thank Jim Ries and everyone from CPP on hand the entire week, giving us the help needed to “gitterdone;” Brothers Trucks for their support with the shortbed conversion; Jeff from Painless for his “tireless” marathon wiring job; the folks from MAST Motorsports for final-day engine prep and tuning; and all of our in-house video and social media crew for testing the build team’s patience levels and still managing to produce some outstanding content. We’d also like to thank all of sponsors who came on board with product (and the support to back it up) needed to create the good-looking and even better performing C10 we envisioned transforming the old farm truck into in the first place.

“The first Week to Wicked was a bit nerve racking and exciting, but I really didn’t know what to expect. The overall build was a success … there were some roadblocks and a little drama, but overall it went pretty smooth, mainly because of the team of people we had working on it. Working along the different personalities was fun and the accomplishment of the end product was great—but we weren’t done until the burnout, and that was fun!”

–Jason Scudellari, Tech Center Manager

Week to Wicked Presented by Classic Performance Products

1970 Chevy C10

Facts & Figures

CHASSIS Frame: stock, shortened longbed C20 3/4-ton, CPP drop center drive loop crossmember, CPP Tubular rear shock crossmember and relocators, CPP transmission crossmember with Polyplus mounts (included in CPP’s Deluxe Chassis Upgrade Kit) Rearend / Ratio: CPP 9-inch Ford crate rear, 31-spline axles / 3.70:1 Rear suspension: CPP drop coil springs with dual adjustable shocks, CPP 1 1/8-inch sway bar with billet aluminum mounts, CPP Deluxe Trac Bar kit, CPP lowering blocks and U-bolt kit, CPP C-notch kit (included in CPP’s Deluxe Chassis Upgrade Kit) Rear brakes: CPP 12-inch disc Front suspension: CPP front drop springs with dual adjustable shocks, CPP Totally Tubular control arms, CPP 2 1/2-inch Modular Drop Spindles, CPP 1 1/4-inch sway bar kit with billet aluminum mounts (included in CPP’s Deluxe Chassis Upgrade Kit) Front brakes: CPP 13-inch Big Brake kit Master Cylinder: CPP Hydrastop Hydraulic Assist Street Beast System Steering box: CPP 500 Series power steering box, CPP steering linkage kit Front wheels: American Legend Cruiser, 18x8s Rear wheels: American Legend Cruiser, 18x9s Front tires: Falken 275/40ZR18 Rear tires: Falken 275/40ZR18 Gas tank: CPP Aluminum EFI-compatible 20-gallon tank under bed with Holley In-Tank RetroFit Fuel Module

DRIVETRAIN Engine: Mast Motorsports LS7 427 HO 703HP / 603 lb.ft. Torque Heads: Mast Motorsports Black Label Valve covers: Mast Motorsports Manifold / Induction: FAST LSX RT 102mm Big Mouth throttle body / FAST XFI Sportsman Accessories: Eddie Motorsports S-Drive Ignition: FAST EZ-LS ignition controller Plumbing: Earl’s stainless braided hose, AN fittings Regulator: Holley HP Billet EFI 15-65 psi Fuel Filter: Holley 100 micron Headers: Hooker Cast Iron Gray Ceramic Finish Exhaust / Mufflers: Hooker Header Back kit in stainless steel / Hooker VR304 stainless steel Radiator: Frostbite Performance Cooling four-row aluminum Transmission: Performance Automatic 4L80E with Smart Shift Package Shifter: CPP Universal Linkage Kit

BODY Fenders front / rear: stock / Brothers Trucks Hood: stock / Eddie Motorsports billet aluminum hinges Grille: Brothers Trucks Bodywork and paint: Superstition Restoration Paint type / Color: Axalta / Ochre Glass: Brothers Trucks Headlights / Taillights: Eddie Motorsports LED Bumpers: Brothers Trucks

INTERIOR Dashboard: stock, Brothers Trucks Gauges: Dakota Digital HDX Series Steering wheel: CPP Leather Rim Steering Wheel Kit Steering column: CPP Classic Fit tilt/shift Seats: Classic Lowback PROCAR by SCAT Ent. Center Console: Brothers Trucks Upholstery by: Brothers Trucks Carpet: black loop Brothers Trucks Wiring: Painless Performance 28-Circuit Classic-Plus Customizable

Though it wasn’t the first of its kind to unfold beneath the roof of TEN: The Enthusiast Network’s Santa Ana Tech Center, our (Classic Trucks’) inaugural Week to Wicked Presented by Classic Performance Products was in nearly every single aspect a complete success: deadlines were met (save for a few impatient onliners waiting for that anticipated Friday-night burnout), the C10 was completed in a week’s time, including the goal of driving it straight to SEMA fresh from its build and subsequent tuning session at Westech in Ontario, California.

In short, any perceived “smoke and mirrors” that some associate with various magazine projects were immediately put to rest, thanks to the continual “real time” coverage via Facebook Live, including the truck’s maiden voyage across the desert from SoCal to Las Vegas … without ever having to pull out the AAA card or call in for roadside help! Following the 2016 SEMA Show, the C10 was driven straight to Memphis, Tennessee, where our friends at the COMP Cams group have had it, to test and have some fun with, ever since. (As this is being written, we’re gearing up for another Week to Wicked build—a 1952 Chevy with Speedway Motors—and we’d barely gotten the tools cleaned up and put away, let alone had any time to really enjoy the first one!)

But for many of us, that’s what it’s about—the build process. And quite a process this one was, as many of you witnessed if you followed the series online or via the daily Facebook Live feeds. Granted, a week’s deadline is not something the average guy and a few of his buddies regularly submit themselves to—but with all the right components lined up, the right people on deck committed to long, labor-intensive days with little incentive other than doughnuts and pizza, and of course, a solid truck in which to build off of, it can be accomplished. And that’s exactly what it took to see the C20 long-wheelbase hay hauler through to the shorty C10, uh, “hind-end” hauler we wound up with in the course of five days.

“The first Week to Wicked was a bit nerve racking and exciting, but I really didn’t know what to expect. The overall build was a success … there were some roadblocks and a little drama, but overall it went pretty smooth, mainly because of the team of people we had working on it. Working along the different personalities was fun and the accomplishment of the end product was great—but we weren’t done until the burnout, and that was fun!”

–Jason Scudellari, Tech Center Manager

Last month we broke it down for you in a day-by-day format documenting the Week to Wicked build from start to finish, from the shortening of the frame to the installation of the chassis and drivetrain components, the intensive wiring chores, to the final day of thrashing, getting the interior in place as the brakes were being bled and the engine management computer programmed prior to that first burnout that broke loose the asphalt in our back lot just before the clock hit midnight on the fifth day. But with so much material devoted to that, it was kind of hard to really illustrate the Week to Wicked C10 in all its completed glory … so this month, we’re blowing things up, visually speaking.

We’d once again like to thank Jim Ries and everyone from CPP on hand the entire week, giving us the help needed to “gitterdone;” Brothers Trucks for their support with the shortbed conversion; Jeff from Painless for his “tireless” marathon wiring job; the folks from MAST Motorsports for final-day engine prep and tuning; and all of our in-house video and social media crew for testing the build team’s patience levels and still managing to produce some outstanding content. We’d also like to thank all of sponsors who came on board with product (and the support to back it up) needed to create the good-looking and even better performing C10 we envisioned transforming the old farm truck into in the first place.

“The first Week to Wicked was a bit nerve racking and exciting, but I really didn’t know what to expect. The overall build was a success … there were some roadblocks and a little drama, but overall it went pretty smooth, mainly because of the team of people we had working on it. Working along the different personalities was fun and the accomplishment of the end product was great—but we weren’t done until the burnout, and that was fun!”

–Jason Scudellari, Tech Center Manager

Week to Wicked Presented by Classic Performance Products

1970 Chevy C10

Facts & Figures

CHASSIS Frame: stock, shortened longbed C20 3/4-ton, CPP drop center drive loop crossmember, CPP Tubular rear shock crossmember and relocators, CPP transmission crossmember with Polyplus mounts (included in CPP’s Deluxe Chassis Upgrade Kit) Rearend / Ratio: CPP 9-inch Ford crate rear, 31-spline axles / 3.70:1 Rear suspension: CPP drop coil springs with dual adjustable shocks, CPP 1 1/8-inch sway bar with billet aluminum mounts, CPP Deluxe Trac Bar kit, CPP lowering blocks and U-bolt kit, CPP C-notch kit (included in CPP’s Deluxe Chassis Upgrade Kit) Rear brakes: CPP 12-inch disc Front suspension: CPP front drop springs with dual adjustable shocks, CPP Totally Tubular control arms, CPP 2 1/2-inch Modular Drop Spindles, CPP 1 1/4-inch sway bar kit with billet aluminum mounts (included in CPP’s Deluxe Chassis Upgrade Kit) Front brakes: CPP 13-inch Big Brake kit Master Cylinder: CPP Hydrastop Hydraulic Assist Street Beast System Steering box: CPP 500 Series power steering box, CPP steering linkage kit Front wheels: American Legend Cruiser, 18x8s Rear wheels: American Legend Cruiser, 18x9s Front tires: Falken 275/40ZR18 Rear tires: Falken 275/40ZR18 Gas tank: CPP Aluminum EFI-compatible 20-gallon tank under bed with Holley In-Tank RetroFit Fuel Module

DRIVETRAIN Engine: Mast Motorsports LS7 427 HO 703HP / 603 lb.ft. Torque Heads: Mast Motorsports Black Label Valve covers: Mast Motorsports Manifold / Induction: FAST LSX RT 102mm Big Mouth throttle body / FAST XFI Sportsman Accessories: Eddie Motorsports S-Drive Ignition: FAST EZ-LS ignition controller Plumbing: Earl’s stainless braided hose, AN fittings Regulator: Holley HP Billet EFI 15-65 psi Fuel Filter: Holley 100 micron Headers: Hooker Cast Iron Gray Ceramic Finish Exhaust / Mufflers: Hooker Header Back kit in stainless steel / Hooker VR304 stainless steel Radiator: Frostbite Performance Cooling four-row aluminum Transmission: Performance Automatic 4L80E with Smart Shift Package Shifter: CPP Universal Linkage Kit

BODY Fenders front / rear: stock / Brothers Trucks Hood: stock / Eddie Motorsports billet aluminum hinges Grille: Brothers Trucks Bodywork and paint: Superstition Restoration Paint type / Color: Axalta / Ochre Glass: Brothers Trucks Headlights / Taillights: Eddie Motorsports LED Bumpers: Brothers Trucks

INTERIOR Dashboard: stock, Brothers Trucks Gauges: Dakota Digital HDX Series Steering wheel: CPP Leather Rim Steering Wheel Kit Steering column: CPP Classic Fit tilt/shift Seats: Classic Lowback PROCAR by SCAT Ent. Center Console: Brothers Trucks Upholstery by: Brothers Trucks Carpet: black loop Brothers Trucks Wiring: Painless Performance 28-Circuit Classic-Plus Customizable

2016 Week to Wicked, Presented by CPP, C10 Sponsor List

American Legend Wheels (714) 524-3100 www.americanlegendwheels.com -Cruiser Wheels, 18x8s and 18x9s

Brothers Trucks (800) 977-2767 www.brotherstrucks.com -Brightwork, interior components, restoration parts, Blazer center console, glass, rubber, shortbed conversion kit

Classic Performance Products (CPP) (800) 522-5004 www.classicperform.comt -front and rear suspension, disc brakes, Hydra-Stop system, power steering box, steering column, 9-inch Ford rearend

Dakota Digital (800) 593-4160 www.dakotadigital.com -HDX series instrument cluster

Eddie Motorsports (888) 813-1293 www.eddiemotorsports.com -billet hood hinges, LED side marker lights, LED taillights, S-Drive front accessory drive

Hooker Blackheart Headers/Holley Performance (866) 464-6553 www.holley.com -exhaust manifolds, mufflers, and exhaust kit

Earl’s Performance Plumbing/Holley Performance (866) 464-6553 www.holley.com -stainless braided fuel line, fittings, filter, fuel pump, and regulator

Frostbite Performance Cooling/Holley Performance (866) 464-6553 www.holley.com -radiator

Mast Motorsports (936) 560-2218 www.mastmotorsports.com -LS7 engine

Painless Performance (817) 244-6212 www.painlessperformance.com -wiring harness

Performance Automatic (240) 439-4650 www.performanceautomatic.com -4L80E transmission and Smart Shift Package

Procar by Scat (310) 370-5501 www.procarbyscat.comt -bucket seats

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