![]() ![]() ![]() The clash of ancient and modern gives the restaurant a quirky, exciting atmosphere. From chilli jam ploughman's to confit duck with spring vegetables and saffron sauce, its Crusader’s Bar has it all.Īnd it’s not just the all-day dining and flavourful local ingredients we come for the restaurant is set in a stunning renovated barn, with stripped back bare-brick walls, contrasting bright modern artwork and colourful cushions dotted on cosy velvet sofas. Book a table at the celebrated restaurant for a special six or seven-course menu, request the standalone vegetarian and vegan menu, or even stay the night in one of the beautifully designed rooms.Ĭloser to Oxford but in a small town by the Thames, Voco Oxford Thames offers distinctive dining. The menu, which features organic ingredients from the manor’s grounds, has been designed with 'a twist of imaginative genius' from its creator. An idyllic lavender-lined path leads to the honey-stone Oxfordshire manor - the stage for Raymond’s cooking school, apple orchard and kitchen gardens, designer hotel and two-Michelin-starred restaurant. One of Oxfordshire’s most famous places to dine is undoubtedly Michelin-starred chef Raymond Blanc’s Belmond Le Manoir Aux Quat’Saisons. You can stay at Plumber Manor from £210 per night, and enjoy the rolling Devon countryside on your doorstep. Try the guinea fowl with leeks, tarragon and mushroom sauce, or the lamb with rosemary, celeriac purée and redcurrant jus. Surrounded by farms, shoots and close to the sea, this hotel's restaurant was sourcing its food locally well before it became trendy. River Cottage changed the culinary landscape in the UK, encouraging concern for food provenance and interest in foraging and organic farming.Īnother place you can be sure to indulge in the most mouthwatering of local Devonshire produce is the restaurant at Plumber Manor Country House. The Hive Beach Cafe in Bridport, for example, is known for its fresh lobster, legendary crab sandwiches and ice-cream sundaes served at the Beach Hut.Ī 10-minute drive from popular Lyme Regis, lies the River Cottage estate, made famous by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall over 20 years ago. ![]() In large part due to the River Cottage series, neighbouring Dorset's Jurassic Coast attracts foodies from all over. Then there’s the 300-year-old recipe for Dorset’s creamy Blue Vinny cheese. Wookey Hole sells its own special cave-aged farmhouse Cheddar, matured 200 feet underground in the Mendip Hills. Not to mention cheese: Cheddar originates from - you guessed it - Cheddar, in Somerset. Somerset and DorsetĪpples are at the heart of West Country food and drink think sharp ciders, cinnamon-spiced apple cakes, pork with apple sauce, pumpkin and apple soups. To help you find the right gourmet escape for you, we’ve delved deep into some of the best UK foodie destinations to visit this year, the ones with Michelin-starred restaurants, renowned pubs, organic gardens and vineyards - and even crab shacks on the beach. On a food holiday in Britain you can enjoy long walks through lush woodlands, or an urban adventure exploring the culture of our exciting cities, before balancing it out with hours tucked away in cosy pubs and inviting restaurants refuelling with delicious local dishes. We’re always looking forward to our next UK break, and exploring the country’s best foodie destinations is a wonderful way to spend a getaway. From Lincolnshire sausages and Cromer crabs, to hand-dived scallops and timeless afternoon tea, the UK has a lot to offer when it comes to food and drink.
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