Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa

From the croquet lawn to the iron gated-entrance, and from the luxurious spa to the elegant restaurant, Chewton Glen must be the quintessential English country hotel. Set in well-manicured grounds, guests have enjoyed impeccable English hospitality here since the 18th century, and the service remains suitably immaculate. Warming log fires, afternoon teas and traditional country-house furnishings set the tone, whilst fine views from the lounges and bar confirm, if ever you could doubt it, that this is England. The stylish restaurant has those wonderful garden views, while the elegant conservatory, with its impressive tented ceiling, brings diners even closer to the splendour of the garden. The menu is fiercely seasonal and uses as much local produce as possible, with suppliers duly named. The food is rooted in the classics and cooking is precise with bold flavours and stunning presentation. Among starters, perhaps, dressed Cornish crab with salmon ceviche, grapefruit purée, avocado and coriander, while a main course of Laverstoke Park pork fillet comes with Savoy cabbage, parsley root purée, Jerusalem artichokes and Madeira jus. Hot Valrhona chocolate fondant with kaffir lime leaf ice cream is a creative finish. The impressive wine list runs to more than 500 bins.

Off A35 (Lyndhurst) turn right through Walkford, 4th left into Chewton Farm Rd
Nearest station: New Milton

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