Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa

It's a very English setting down to the croquet hoops set out on the immaculately cut lawn, and as soon as you pull through the iron gates in your car you know this is somewhere special, and exclusive. Set in its own landscaped grounds, this outstanding, internationally renowned country-house hotel is a haven of luxury and tranquillity. Impeccable service throughout confirms this is a very well run establishment, and warming log fires, afternoon teas and traditional country-house furnishings combine with fine views from the lounges and bar to further enhance the setting. The equally renowned and stylish restaurant, also focused around garden views, has an elegant feel, while the chic conservatory has an impressive tented ceiling. The menu follows the seasons and uses good local ingredients alongside produce from further afield, but all of it carefully sourced, and with the suppliers name-checked at the back of the menu. Classical dishes form the backbone, with the accomplished, refined cooking delivering clear, clean and well-balanced flavours on an appealing repertoire of fixed-priced options and five-course Menu Gourmand. Among starters Scottish scallops and langoustines are served with a carrot and Sauternes velouté and vegetable macédoine, while main-course loin of veal is rolled in trompette mushrooms and comes with tomato and garlic confit, baby leeks, Jerusalem artichoke purée and a truffle sauce. The impressive wine list has 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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