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The Greenway Hotel & Spa, Cheltenham

Located on the outskirts of the Regency town of Cheltenham, The Greenway is a luxurious Elizabethan Manor House Hotel and Spa. The Master & Feature bedrooms are particularly stunning and some of the finest accommodation in the Cotswolds. The Greenway’s stunning oak panelled restaurant, with its grand stone feature fireplace, elegant decor and beautiful views over the sunken garden and ornate lily pond, is the perfect place to enjoy fine dining, good company and superb wines. The restaurant holds national and international awards for its cuisine and has been awarded two AA Rosettes for the quality of food and service.

Cringletie House, Peebles

Cringletie House is a luxury boutique country house hotel, located just outside Peebles in the Scottish Borders. Previous winner of the coveted AA Hotel of the Year for Scotland, this is one of Scotland’s very finest privately-owned country hotels. Situated in Cringletie House near Peebles, the Cringletie restaurant offers a spectacular setting for lunch or dinner.  The tall windows look out over the gardens and the hills beyond.  The original fireplace is a work of art as is the hand-painted ceiling of this room. The restaurant offers lovely meals that change with the seasons; therefore, four different dinner menus each year and all dishes are prepared with local produce. As the restaurant is only 30 minutes away from Edinburgh and Edinburgh Airport, it is the perfect gourmet getaway for city dwellers as well as visitors to the Scottish Borders.

Hintlesham Hall Hotel, Suffolk

A 21st century haven of comfort and friendly professionalism within a grade I listed Elizabethan manor house, Hintlesham Hall is to be found nestling in 175 acres of rolling Suffolk countryside. The 16th century building is distinguished by its Georgian additions, most notably the famous facade, and by earlier Stuart interior embellishments. Widely recognised as one of the loveliest in the UK and Ireland’s highest rated hotels, the Hall has 33 bedrooms and suites of varying shapes, sizes and styles, enhanced by fine fabrics, works of art and antiques.  Hintlesham Hall’s restaurant ranks independently in the top 10% in the country, offering wonderful menus and an award-winning wine list, all in a splendid setting. Smart casual attire is requested when dining in our restaurant and we discourage jeans and trainers. Many of the dishes include fresh herbs from the Hall’s famous garden and utilise local produce where possible.

Brockencote Hall Hotel, Worcestershire

Brockencote Hall is a traditional English country house hotel nestling in the heart of the Worcestershire countryside. From the long drive that winds its way up from the road past the lake, you can see an impressive former Victorian mansion lovingly restored as an attractive country house hotel. Brockencote Hall has the choice of two dining areas: the three rosette Chaddesley Restaurant, and the le Colonial Lounge & Bar. The Chaddesley Restaurants elegant dining room, has glorious views out across the grounds, and is well known for its fine table offering traditional French cuisine, with occasional regional and seasonal specialities, complemented by an excellent wine cellar and discreet yet friendly service.

Orestone Manor, English Riveria

Luxurious 14-bedroom family run country hotel with spectacular sea view. Awarded the certificate of excellence from TripAdvisor, this hotel constantly delivers a memorable stay, with exquisite fine dining, boutique rooms and an unbeatable location. The kitchen team serves modern European dishes and classic dishes with a twist. The finest meats and the most delicately cooked fish dishes, with many of the ingredients sourced from the wealth of fine produce found in our locality, and from our own gardens. Our restaurant team are always discreetly on hand to advise, recommend, and assist, typical of all aspects of Orestone Manor.

Manor House Castle Combe, Bath

The Manor House Hotel and 3 AA rosette restaurant is a 5-star haven of peace and calm, spectacularly situated in the picture postcard southern Cotswold village of Castle Combe. Just a few minutes’ drive from the M4 and yet a million miles from the hustle and bustle of modern life. Drive through the gates, relax and experience true luxury. The main Bybrook Restaurant is the perfect place for fine dining, utilising organic produce sourced locally and herbs grown in the hotel’s own gardens. Stained glass windows enhance the views over the gardens and River Bybrook beyond. The restaurant has been awarded a Michelin star and 3 AA rosettes for its outstanding cuisine. Please note that children under the age of 12 years are not permitted into the Bybrook Restaurant.

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