Gone are the days of having to head into a big city to get some delicious food. Many hotels around the UK that are nestled in the heart of the countryside now offer exceptional restaurants. Some of the best foodie hotels have wonderful tasting menus and some even produce much on the menu on site. If you are wanting to get away from it all but devour some of the UK’s finest food then our guide below on the best foodie hotels to visit, will make sure you have the best gourmet weekend away.
Chewton Glen, Hampshire
This luxury 5* country estate is set in 130 acres of Hampshire countryside making it the perfect place to disconnect from the world. Chewton Glen has a selection of rooms and suites to choose from so you can enjoy your break in style. Whether you want a room with a balcony or even stay high in the treetops in their luxurious treehouses. They have 2 onsite restaurants. The Dining Room is the place to visit to experience top-quality fine dining in a beautiful setting. If you fancy a more casual experience then head to The Kitchen. It has an open plan layout offering you the chance to watch the Chefs at work. The à la carte menu features tapas style grazing dishes, wood-fired pizzas, gourmet burgers, and James Martin puddings to finish.
Coombeshead Farm
Nestled amongst 66 acres of beautiful meadows, woodland, and oak-lined streams sit’s Coombeshead Farm. It’s a guesthouse and working farm that offer glorious isolation and farmhouse comforts in the heart of Cornwall’s rural countryside. The restaurant menu changes regularly depending on the season and what the farm is producing. They try to be responsible for as much of the menu as possible. From rearing pigs, sheep & ducks in a sustainable and responsible manner, along with all of the vegetables and fruit that come into the kitchen. Stay in the original Farmhouse that has 5 charming rooms to pick from or in their newly converted Grain Store for the perfect foodie weekend.
Heckfield Place
This Georgian family home has been lovingly restored from its classic origins and sits on 400 acres of secluded countryside. Heckfield Place is a handsome, historic estate with elegance and charm at the heart of it. They have many rooms for you to pick from and all are connected to the nature that surrounds the estate. From bespoke English oak furniture to mats handwoven from rushes harvested on the River Ouse. They have 3 impressive restaurants for you to pick from and all are exquisitely designed and offer the best food around. Head to the Glass House for afternoon tea in style or Hearth for a simple and heartfelt dinner. Unwind after dinner with a cocktail in the fabulous Moon bar or go to The Cellar to try out some incredible wines.
Inver
If you are looking for a foodie stay then this one is for you. Inver is a fabulous restaurant on the shores of Loch Fyne. They offer their guests a contemporary take on traditional and forgotten Scottish dishes. For people having dinner, they welcome you to come and stay in one of their luxury bothies. The bothies have contemporary interiors and floor-to-ceiling picture windows which overlook the loch. The best thing about staying overnight is the delightful breakfast you receive the next morning to your bothy. You will get a picnic basket that includes a range of traditional Scottish breakfast pastries, sourdough bread, and juices from their gardeners’ fruit and vegetables.
Lime Wood
If you are looking for a tranquil escape, then look no further than Lime wood Hotel. Situated in the heart of the New Forest, they offer numerous types of rooms depending on what you are looking for. From a cosy bedroom to a lakeside sanctuary or totally indulge yourself in one of their forest cottages or lodges. Lime Wood has a spa on-site that has an indoor Hydro Pool with incredible views of the forest, a mud house, and much more. They have 2 onsite restaurants making it the perfect foodie hotel. Check out Hartnett Holder & Co for a stylish, Italian inspired restaurant. Looking for a healthy meal after your spa day, then head to Raw & Cured for a plant-based raw food meal.
Nancarrow Farm
The beautiful Nancarrow Farm use produce from the farm for the chefs to create feasts influenced by their surroundings. They use the best of what’s available from the fields, hedgerows, kitchen garden, or larder. It’s then all served within their breathtaking courtyard kitchen which provides an atmospheric backdrop for their diners. Keep an eye on their website for their feasts and gathering tickets that aren’t to be missed. You can stay in one of their luxury en-suite double bedrooms in their lovingly restored Barns. Or one of the charming Shepherds Huts positioned in the pretty Orchard.
Number One
This unique 12-bedroom hotel is set within a medieval forge, a sophisticated Georgian townhouse, and a row of quaint cottages in the charming village of Bruton. The interiors at Numbere One mix the history of the building beautifully with modern touches, which create rooms full of character and plays homage to the arts and craft movement of Somerset. You will be spoilt from the moment you step foot into this hotel, from a wonderful care package in your room full of local treats of cheese, crackers and Cider, and apple juice. Every room includes a fresh farmhouse breakfast from their partner Osip. It’s a tiny, farm-to-table restaurant made from a team of local farmers, growers, hunters, and gatherers. Head here for dinner for some fine dining in this stylish Michelin star restaurant.
Saorsa 1875
Known as the UK’s first Vegan Hotel, Saorsa 1875 is redefining the luxury hotel world by being dedicated to showcasing ethical luxury. Nestled in 2 acres of natural woodlands and gardens, the hotel has been designed for vegans, vegetarians, and the plant-curious. Their menu is completely plant-based and shares the very best of local, seasonal, and foraged produce. The building has been restored to show off the Victorian gothic origins while seamlessly complimenting modern amenities. All 11 bedrooms have been individually styled to create a calming combination of luxurious linens, bohemian styling, and antique furnishings. Downstairs, the lounge and restaurant are the perfect spot to get cosy and unwind.
The Newt
Sitting in the Somerset countryside is a Georgian estate with magnificent woodland and gardens just waiting for you to explore. The Newt has 13 rooms in the original Hadspen House that you can stay in. From stylish loft rooms, and garden view rooms. If you’re looking for something quirky, then head to the Stable Yard which is the original horse yard. They have an on-site restaurant, The Botanical Rooms which takes its inspiration from the land, locality, and history, and cooked with natural fire and smoke. Every plate of food features something from their Estate and gardens. Whether it’s been grown, foraged, distilled, or baked in their kitchens and bakery. Anything that they don’t produce, they source from neighbours and local suppliers. They also have a beautiful garden cafe and Cyder bar and offer guests daily picnics and creamy buffalo milk gelato and sorbet.
The Pig Hotels
The Pig Hotels have seven (soon to be 8!) country hotels around England including the beautiful New Forest, Cornwall, and Kent. They class themselves as restaurants with rooms as the focus of The Pig, is on the food they provide. They try and produce as much as they can themselves in their kitchen gardens or source from within 25-miles. So for foodie lovers, this is an unforgettable night away. The Pigs all offer various rooms, from cosy snugs in the main Hotel to quirky accommodations such as Forest cabins and huts in the New Forest, The bothy in Studland, and Garden Wagons in Harlyn Bay.
Vineyard
The Vineyard is a luxury 5-star hotel and spa set in the stunning county of Berkshire. If you are into your wine, this is definitely the place for you as they have been described as ‘a temple to Californian wine.’ Their cellar holds over 30,000 wines from the new and old worlds, as well as their very own award-winning estate wines. Head to their restaurant which is a 3 AA Rosette-awarded restaurant that features a delicious range of fine dining meals. From Lemon sole, mussels, leeks, and sea herbs to Berkshire rare breed pork, grape, and foie gras salad. They offer a selection of rooms whether you fancy a luxury double room all the way up to the impressive Grand Suite.
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