Luxury hotels and fine dining restaurants in the South-West & on the Channel islands

The Southwest & Channel islands

Cheerful sage shutters and immaculate sweeping lawns welcome visitors to Chewton Glen, a refined country house hotel and spa set in 52 hectares of Hampshire countryside on the edge of the New Forest National Park.Located a short walk from the Solent coast, with fabulous views of the Isle of Wight, it is the perfect resort for a family holiday. Hidden away in a wooded valley are the hotel’s amazing Tree Houses. The Dining Room is a nexus of beautiful conservatories, intimate dining spaces and a stunning wine room, whereas The Kitchen sets the stage for casual dining and learning about food with its bakery and cookery school, a partnership with James Martin. The health centre is dedicated to personalised service and spa experiences.

Chewton Glen

The Dining Room

Hotel and restaurant in the country.

Surrounded by more than 100 acres of pristine Devonshire countryside, Gidleigh Park is a secluded country house hotel on the edge of Dartmoor. Set majestically on the banks of the River Teign, it offers a tranquil escape with scenic walks, lawn games and a celebrated kitchen garden. Interiors draw from the Arts and Crafts movement, enriched by antiques and artwork, and most rooms, each thoughtfully appointed, overlook the river and grounds. With understated hospitality and an atmosphere of profound serenity, Gidleigh Park feels like a cherished novel come to life. Menus celebrate the finest seasonal ingredients with clarity and finesse, making every meal a sensory experience. A timeless haven for those seeking nature, stillness, and the enchantment of elsewhere.

Gidleigh Park

Restaurant and hotel in the country.

Independently owned and managed, Longueville Manor is a true “home-from-home” experience. Graced by woodland walks, an ornamental lake and a Victorian garden, the estate exudes tranquillity, to which the Cottage Garden Spa, outdoor pool and al fresco terrace act as compliments.Understated service, fine food and wine combine to deliver sheer indulgence, with inspiration for the seasonal menus coming from local farmers and fishermen.As wine tasting is at the heart of any memorable meal at the manor, the state-of-the-art wine cellar boasts an impressive collection of over 4,000 bottles, including some of the world’s most remarkable and rarest vintages.Lastly, Fizz Too, the hotel’s private yacht charter, is ideal for a luxurious day on the Channel Islands’ waters.

Longueville Manor

Located in the elegant Devon seaside town of Exmouth, Lympstone Manor is a quintessential Georgian manor turned contemporary country house. Driven by the enthusiasm and talent of renowned chef Michael Caines, this haven of peace and tranquillity, set in an exceptional natural environment, is anchored in the salt-rich terroir of a region whose coast gives way to the English Channel. Overlooking the Exe Estuary in South West England, it features luxurious rooms and suites, as well as fantastic shepherd huts for a unique experience set within the woodland, complete with the utmost refinement and privacy. Lympstone Manor also boasts a vineyard. Stretching to the shoreline, it is where Michael Caines celebrates his passion for wine. In his gourmet restaurant, enjoy a cuisine of great maturity and astonishing precision, which showcases the finest products from the sea, foreshore and salt meadows alongside produce from the verdant surroundings.

Lympstone Manor Hotel, Restaurant and Vineyard

Lympstone Manor Restaurant

Waking up in a bright, spacious room overlooking the sea, with the sound of waves lapping gently against the shore below, is an invitation to enjoy a morning swim, take a boat trip, join a sailing lesson on the dinghy or visit one of Cornwall’s internationally renowned gardens. Owners Karen and David Richards have transformed this historic building in the enchanting port of St Mawes, instilling it with the soul of a wonderful holiday home. On the waterfront terrace, guests can savour the Cornish sunshine and the freshest fish caught by local dayboat fishermen. Refined, imaginative and sustainable cuisine with genuine hospitality in a relaxed setting — no wonder the staff ’s joie de vivre is so contagious!

The Idle Rocks

The Idle Rocks Restaurant

Hotel and restaurant on the seafront.

With its aura of spectacular otherworldliness, Thornbury Castle stands proudly in the county of Gloucestershire, near Bristol, England. Sumptuously set within 15-acre grounds, the 16th-century Tudor architecture and historic charm of this exceptional hotel are embodied not only in its stone walls but also in its majestic interiors, as evidenced by its spacious rooms and suites. Remarkably peaceful, the hotel provides the perfect tableau to the lush countryside of the Severn Valley. It encapsulates the best of castle life, with days spent relaxing in front of the fire, being pampered in the spa treatment room, enjoying royal afternoon tea, basking in idle contemplation accompanied by spectacular views over the enclosed gardens and indulging in the many activities nearby. It is an enchanting setting, that can be savoured in the four dining rooms of Thornbury Castle’s gourmet restaurant, where the focus is on creative cuisine that celebrates the essentials. Chef David Williams brilliantly blends garden vegetables and produce from local farmers, offering both traditional and vegetarian menus that will delight the most discerning of connoisseurs.

Thornbury Castle

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