Dear Friends and Guests,

I would like to thank this time to thank you all for your continued support. It has been reassuring for all of us at ABode, Michael Caines, Gidleigh Park and The Bath Priory to see so many of our regulars continuing to enjoy happy times around our dining tables. It seems that there is nothing like great food and wine (and the luxury of an overnight stay) to help to beat the recession blues! But we know how tough the competition is, and we appreciate and value your continued loyalty and support over the past difficult months.

As we look ahead to 2010, I am hugely optimistic about the future. ABode Chester will soon be opening its doors and this will be a magnificent flagship for ABode. Meanwhile, the day-to-day challenge of satisfying our guests and regulars continues. Thank you again for you support and please let me know if there is anything that we can do to make your next visit to us more enjoyable.

We hope to see you again very soon.

All the best,

Michael Caines MBE