THE EPICUREAN COLLECTION
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THE EPICUREAN COLLECTION
TH E E PICUR E AN CO L LECT IO N W H AT I S T HE E P I C U RE A N CO L L ECT I O N ? A selection of Britain’s most iconic pubs and countr y inns who are passionate about creating the ultimate countr yside experience. Fro m go rge o u s co u n t r y wa l k s to h i s to r i c ca s t l e s , wo r l d - c l a s s ra c i n g to f i s h i n g h o t s p o t s , a t ea c h E p i c u rea n C o l l e c t i o n i n n yo u ca n e n j oy t h e fo u r p i l l a rs o f B r i t i s h co u n t r y l i fe : C U LT U RE NAT U RE HE RITAG E CO U NT RY P U RSU IT S COME AND EXPLORE WITH US... SO MER SET OX FO RD S HI RE ..................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................ A R CH A N G E L , FROM E ......... ....................... THE TR OUT AT TADP OLE BR IDGE, BUCKL AND MARS H DO R SET BE R K S H I RE ..................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... TH E M USE UM IN N , FA RN H A M ......... ................................................................ CRAB & BOAR , CHIEVELEY ......... ......................................................... THE DUNDAS AR MS , KINTBURY G LO U CESTERSHIRE ..................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . TH E K IN G ’S A RM S, D ID M A RTON ..................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... TH E L ION IN N , WIN CH COM BE ..................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T H E S E AG RAV E A RM S, CH IPPIN G CA M PD E N WILTSHIRE ...................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KIN G JOH N IN N , TOL L A RD ROYA L HAMP SHIRE ..................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T H E A N CH O R IN N , LOWE R FROYL E ..................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B O U R N E VA L L E Y IN N , ST M A RY BOURN E ..................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... TH E K ING ’ S H E A D , H URSL E Y ..................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. TH E M AYFLOWE R, LYM IN GTON ..................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... TH E W O OL PA CK , TOTFORD ..................... . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... T H E YE W TRE E , H IG H CL E RE W EST SU S S E X ......... ........................................................ OLD HOUS E INN, W EST S USS EX ......... ...................................................... . T H E W HITE HORS E, CHILGR OVE LO N D O N ......... ............................................. T H E ADMIRAL CODR INGTON, CHELS EA ......... ........................................................... .. THE P UNCHBOW L, MAYFAIR P U B S O N W HE E L S AT A GLANCE OUR COLLECTION - COUN TY BY COU NTY LONDON S O MERS ET S O M ERS ET Life ebbs and flows at a slower pace in Somerset where undulating landscapes, graceful cities and West Country traditions have remained seemingly untouched by the passing of time. Surrender to serendipity on the country trails where meadows and apple orchards stretch out for miles and explore the soaring cliffs and caves. Unwind like the Celts and Romans did in the rejuvenating hot springs of Bath Spa and take in the Georgian splendour of this World Heritage city. CULTURE N ATU R E • Boutique shopping in Bath and Wells • Cheddar Gorge • Art, music and café culture in Bristol • Exmoor National Park • Glastonbury Festival • West Somerset Railway • Mendip Hills • Wookey Hole Caves HER I TAG E CO U NT RY PU RSU ITS • City of Bath, World Heritage Site • Award-winning cycling routes • Bath’s ancient Roman Baths and Thermal Spa • Fly fishing for trout in Chew Valley Lake or wild salmon in Exmoor • Wells Cathedral, set of Wolf Hall • Historic towns and villages traced back to the Doomsday Book • Climbing and caving in the Mendip Hills • Long and lazy rambling across the Somerset Levels ARCHANGEL FR OME | S OMERS ET THE EPICUREAN COLLECTION STAY & SLEEP Te n fa bul ous l y s t y l i s h room s a re tucke d a wa y a top wi ndi ng s ta i rca s e s a nd hi dde n i n t he ea ve s of t hi s G ra de II l i s te d bui l di ng . A l l a re de ca de nt l y furni s he d wi t h pl us h ve l vet s i n ri ch j e we l tone s a nd s om e wi t h i ncre di bl e zi nc rol l - top ba t htubs t ha t beg to be l ounge d i n. MO DE R N ME DI E VAL C HI C O N THE CO BBLE D STR E ETS O F F RO ME DON’T MISS Br ing th e kid s for a w ild ad v enture at near b y Longleat S afar i Par k AT A GLANCE - 10 trend y b ed rooms - sunny cour tyard - 5 e v ents spaces - on th e h igh street GET SOCIAL FACEBOOK: /ARCHANGELFROME TWITTER: @ARCHANGELFROME BEST FOR EAT & DRINK G ra b a de l i ci ous cockta i l a nd go a l fre s co i n t he court ya rd or go upm a rket i n t he g l a s s di ni ng ‘Cube’ a nd s a vour t he be s t of s ea s ona l We s t Count r y fa re . Thi nk l oca l l y s ource d s tea k s or s a us a ge s a nd m a s h a l ong s i de m ore i nve nt i ve pl a te s s uch a s pork l oi n a nd m a pl e g l a ze d be l l y. The di zzy i ng num be r of s pa ce s , bi g a nd s m a l l , m a ke pl a nni ng a n e ve nt or s pe ci a l occa s i on ea s y. CU LT U RE NAT U RE HERI TAGE COU NT RY PU RSU I TS OUT & ABOUT Old meets new at this 900-year-old boutique town bolthole where medieval interiors and classic British dishes are given a stylish contemporary twist. Archa n ge l, 1 K i ng S t re et , Fro me , Some rs et , B A 11 1B H From e i s a pi cture s que m a rket town wi t h pos ta ge - s ta m p bout i que s a nd a pa cke d cul tura l ca l e nda r. If y ou fa nc y e xpl ori ng Som e rs et ’s s tunni ng count r y s i de t he n t r y t he dra m a t i c cl i ff s a nd g l i t te ri ng ca ve s of Che dda r G orge be fore get t i ng up cl os e to l i ons a nd t i ge rs a t t he nea rby Long l ea t Sa fa ri a nd A dve nture Pa rk . +44 ( 0) 1373 456111 hello @ arch a ngel frome.com www.a rch a ngel frome.com LONDON DO RS ET D O RS ET Can’t decide between charming countryside or seaside splendour? With Dorset, you can have both. Get your fill of rose gardens and thatched cottages in the snug country villages and the manicured lawns of its grand stately homes before soaking up the dramatic clifftops and golden sands of a 200-million-year-old shoreline. Make sure to stop at the bakeries and breweries, imposing castles and romantic ruins on the way – Dorset’s rich historical roots go far and deep. CULT URE • Maritime museums and watermills • Larmer Tree Festival • Max Gate, Thomas Hardy’s Victorian home • Fine art in a fine setting at Kingston Lacy House N ATU R E • Natural beauty in the Cranborne Chase and Purbeck Hills • World Heritage fossil-flecked cliffs along the Jurassic Coast • Beautiful beaches and seaside scenes like Durdle Door and Sandbanks • Some of England’s finest architectural gardens H ER I TAG E COU NT RY PU RSU ITS • Photo-worthy ruins at Corfe Castle • Highclass shooting at grand estates • Chalk figure of the Cerne Abbas Giant • Historic hiking and rambling • Historic hilltop forts and castles • Iron Age sites • Fabulous fly fishing on the River Allen • Vintage flying at Compton Abbas Airfield THE MUSEUM INN FAR N HAM | DORS ET THE EPICUREAN COLLECTION MOLES COTTAGE STAY & SLEEP Bui l t by t he fa t he r of m ode rn a rcha e ol og y hi m s e l f, G e ne ra l Pi t t- Ri ve rs , t hi s wonde rful 1 7 t h- ce ntur y ta ve rn i s t he a rchet y pa l count r y s i de i nn. Wi t h e i g ht l ove l y e n- s ui te room s , a ha nds om e s i t t i ng room for s ta y i ng g ue s t s a nd t he bea ut i ful M ol e s Cot ta ge wi t h e i g ht doubl e e n- s ui te room s , cl a w- foot tubs a nd a pri va te ga rde n - pe rfe ct for l a rge get- toget he rs a nd fa m i l y count r y brea k s . FALL ASLE E P I N THE SU BLI ME DO R SET CO U NTRYSI DE EAT & DRINK Ope n fi re s a nd pl e nt y of s nug s g i ve a cos y we l com e i n t he pub whe re t he ba r i s we l l - s tocke d wi t h t he be s t reg i ona l a l e s . The a wa rd- wi nni ng m e nu g i ve s ol d fa vouri te s a n upda te wi t h i nt ri g ui ng l oca l i ng re di e nt s from D ors et s na i l s to Pool e Ba y s pra t s . A pret t y te rra ce i s a de l i g ht ful s unt ra p for a l fre s co l unche ons whi l e The She d i s i dea l for re l a xe d but e l ega nt pri va te pa rt i e s . DON’T MISS P ractise your sw ing at th e R ush more Golf course b efore retreating to Moles Cottage for w h isky and cigars. AT A GLANCE - 8 gorgeous rooms - p leasant ter race - private cottage for 16 - p r ivate d ining for 30 GET SOCIAL FACEBOOK: /THEMUSEUMINNNEWS TWITTER: @MUSEUMINN BEST FOR CU LT U RE NAT U RE HERI TAGE COU NT RY PU RSU I TS OUT & ABOUT Find your own slice of countryside bliss at this gorgeous 17th-century inn huddled among the rose gardens and postcard-perfect thatched cottages of Farnham. The M u s e u m Inn , Fa r n h a m, D o rs et , DT11 8 D E Sat within the Cranborne Chase, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, where Mother Nature provides a playground of ancient woodlands and chalk river valleys for shooting, fishing, horseriding and cycling. For a real thrill, see it from above in a vintage aircraft at Compton Abbas Airfield. +44 ( 0) 1725 516261 enq uir ies@mu s eu minn.co.u k www.mu s eu minn.co.u k LONDON GLO UC EST ERS HIRE G LO U C EST ERS H I R E Romance and regency rule on the cobbled streets and leafy lanes of Gloucestershire where the ancient forests and hills are scattered with postcard-perfect Cotswold towns. Here you’ll find some of the prettiest villages, all hewn out of the honey-hued stone that has become a Cotswold trademark, alongside a rich horsing heritage with polo and racing as the main calendar highlights. A picture of quintessential English charm. CULT URE • Antiques and tea rooms in chocolate-box villages • Museums and galleries in Cheltenham • Princely households at Highgrove House • Medieval majesty at Berkeley Castle N ATU R E • Cotswolds country charm • Treasured trees at Westonbirt Arboretum • Woodland exploring in the Forest of Dean • Rambling and cycling the Cotswold Way H ER I TAG E COU NT RY PU RSU ITS • Hunting tradition at The Beaufort Hunt • World-renowned meets at Cheltenham Racecourse • Composer Holst’s Victorian-Edwardian home • Rambling and horseriding heaven • Gloucester Cathedral • Beaufort Polo Club • Tewkesbury Abbey • Shooting at Lady’s Wood Shooting School and Prescott THE KING’S ARMS DIDMARTON | GLOUCESTERS HIR E THE EPICUREAN COLLECTION STAY & SLEEP Crackling fires and an award-winning charcoal-black design give this handsome Cotswold inn a relaxed-refined feel. Named after hounds from the nearby Beaufort Hunt , rooms include king-size beds, ivor y sheepskin rugs and antique dressers, while two private cottages offer cosy stable-chic hideaways for families and friends. DON’T MISS S tay in one of th e cottages and h ead to th e Ar b oretum for glor ious w ood land strolls and summer festivals. AT A GLANCE - 6 heritage style rooms - charming rose garden - 2 cosy cottages W E LCO ME TO COACHI N G I N N C HI C I N THE COTSWO LDS - p r ivate d ining for 24 GET SOCIAL FACEBOOK: /THEKINGSARMSDIDMARTON TWITTER: @THEKINGSARMSUK BEST FOR EAT & DRINK Food i s fre s h a nd l oca l – t r y t he Ba dm i nton ve ni s on – wi t h a s ea s ona l m e nu of crea t i ve Bri t i s h di s he s a nd s pe ci a l s cha l ke d up da i l y on t he bl a ck boa rd- cl a d wa l l s . Out s i de e nj oy wood- fi re d pi zza a nd s ea food a m ong s t t he ros e s or, for a rega l a ffa i r, ups ta i rs y ou ca n hos t s ta te l y di nne rs a nd m e et i ng s i n t he s l e e k pri va te room . CU LT U RE NAT U RE HERI TAGE COU NT RY PU RSU I TS OUT & ABOUT Enjoy a quintessentially English country escape at this 17th-century coaching inn found deep within the rolling hillsides and ancient forests of the Cotswolds. Horsing heritage runs deep here and the Badminton Horse Trials in the estate next door are a major highlight . For Cotswold charm, the golden-toned town of Tetbur y boasts antique shops and princely delicacies from Highgrove House, or stop by the nearby Westonbirt National Arboretum for a stroll through the rare flora and fauna. The King’s Arms, The Street, Didmarton, Gloucestershire, GL9 1DT +44 (0)1454 238245 [email protected] www.kingsarmsdidmarton.co.uk THE LION INN WIN CHCOMB E | GLOUCESTERS HIRE THE EPICUREAN COLLECTION THE LION INN WINCHCOM BE STAY & SLEEP Focus i ng on t he s i m pl e r t hi ng s i n l i fe , t he e i g ht be droom s offe r a pl a ce of com pl ete t ra nqui l i t y. The y a re bi g , com fy a nd te l e vi s i on- fre e , s o y ou ca n ea s i l y di s conne ct a nd unwi nd. N a ture pl a y s a bi g rol e he re wi t h na tura l fa bri cs , fre s h fl owe rs a nd ha ndm a de Bra m l e y toi l et ri e s pa cke d wi t h ri ch a nd re j uve na t i ng na tura l i ng re di e nt s i ncl ude d i n e ve r y room . D og s a re we l com e too. CLAD I N HALLMAR K HO N E YSTO N E THI S I N N I S THE HEIGHT OF COTSWOLD CHARM DON’T MISS The quaint village tearooms and antique shops of Winchcombe and Broadway. AT A GLANCE - 8 ch ar ming b ed rooms - private dining for 20 - large courtyard garden - on the high street GET SOCIAL FACEBOOK: /THELIONWINCHCOMBE TWITTER: @LIONWINCHCOMBE BEST FOR EAT & DRINK CU LT U RE NAT U RE You won’t find any artificial ingredients here – with an ever-changing menu you can expect nothing less than the freshest seasonal ingredients. Tuck into local favourites like the pan-fried partridge and pigeon or tr y their delicious homemade pizzas. In summer, dining in the garden is a must where you can unwind with a pot of tea or choose from a selection of local ales, spirits and wines. HERI TAGE COU NT RY PU RSU I TS OUT & ABOUT A welcoming yet stylish take on the Cotswold-pub-with-rooms formula, The Lion Inn adds some pampering mod cons into its 500-year-old heritage-renovation package. The village -centre location is hard to beat for its timeless Cotwold charm. If you want to immerse yourself in a classic British sport then tr y your hand at a day’s clay shooting or go glam and spend some time at the races at nearby Cheltenham, just 15 minutes away. The Lion Inn, 37 North Street, Winchcombe, Gloucestershire, GL54 5PS +44 (0)1242 603 300 [email protected] www.thelionwinchcombe.co.uk THE SEAGRAVE ARMS CHIPPIN G CAMPDEN | GLOUCESTERSHI RE THE EPICUREAN COLLECTION STAY & SLEEP Room s com e i n rega l s ha de s - from dus k y re d to ve l vet g re e n or s oft ca ra m e l - ea ch wi t h t he i r own ha nds om e fea ture s , s uch a s a da rk- wood, four- pos te r be d or a rom a nt i c wi ndow s ea t . A l l a re we l l ca te re d for hom e l y com fort , wi t h ha ndm a de hot wa te r bot t l e s a nd fre s h m i l k de l i ve re d da i l y, but t he s pa ci ous s ui te i s our top pi ck for i t s cool crea m dé cor a nd m a g ni fi ce nt cl a w foot ba t htub. DON’T MISS Wander the boutiques in the chocolate-box villages or take a time-out on a riverboat ride. AT A GLANCE - 8 ind iv id ual rooms - cigars in the courtyard - prime Cotswolds spot - award -w inning food GET SOCIAL GET R E ADY FO R SO ME C LASSI C COTSWO LD CO MFO RT FACEBOOK: /THESEAGRAVEARMS TWITTER: @THESEAGRAVEARMS BEST FOR EAT & DRINK CU LT U RE NAT U RE Warm and welcoming is the name of the game (it feels more like a countr y home than an inn) with comfy banquettes and walls pinned with local art . The menu makes waves with award-winning creative classics such as rabbit terrine with homemade beer mustard or a cleverly de-constructed fish pie. The quaint bar ser ves plenty of big hitting local ales, delicious wines and craft spirits. HERI TAGE COU NT RY PU RSU I TS OUT & ABOUT Sat snug within the Cotswolds countryside for over 400 years now, this honey-toned country house turned cosy inn is brimming with English charm. On your doorstep are some of the finest Cotswold villages crammed with boutiques and tea rooms. Cheltenham’s Racecourse offers a more glamourous day out or you can e ven follow in the footsteps of Shakespeare himself with a trip to his hometown of Stratford-Upon-Avon. The Seagrave Arms, Friday Street, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, GL55 6QH +44 (0)1386 840192 [email protected] www.seagravearms.com LONDON WILT S HIRE W I LTS H I R E Legend, myth and mystery linger in the rolling hills and dales of Wiltshire where white chalk horses are engraved on hilltops and World Heritage monuments continue to bemuse and baffle. Rural ramblers are spoilt for choice with not just one but three Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty to explore, offering rewarding walks and see-for-miles views. Grand estates and the cathedral city of Salisbury can keep cultural wanderers busy with plenty of history and heritage. CULTURE N ATU R E • Shops, spires and style in Salisbury • North Wessex Downs • Wild encounters at Longleat Safari Park • Cranborne Chase • Step back in time at Lacock Village • Summer sounds at Larmer Tree Festival • New Forest National Park • Iconic gardens at Stourhead HER I TAG E COU NT RY PU RSU ITS • Mysterious marvels at Stonehenge • Premier shooting estates like Ashcombe • Scale the spires at Salisbury Cathedral • Cast your fly in the River Avon • Avebury World Heritage Site • Thrilling meets at Salisbury Racecourse • Spy the dozen or so white chalk horses • Tee off at scenic Wiltshire golf clubs KING JOHN INN TOLL ARD R OY A L | W I LTSH I R E THE EPICUREAN COLLECTION STAY & SLEEP M ode rn m e et s t ra di t i ona l i n t he e i g ht be droom s , whe re wa l l s a re broug ht to l i fe wi t h hi s tori ca l m a ps a nd Ba ng & Ol ufs e n phone s s i t on a nt i que be ds i de ta bl e s a l ong s i de fl a t- s cre e n TVs . The huge K i ng Room s ui te a l s o boa s t s a rol l - top tub. The pe rfe ct bol t hol e for fri e nds , fa m i l i e s a nd hunt i ng pa rt i e s . ALMO ST E V E RYTHI N G YO U E AT HE R E HAS BE E N LO CALLY SO U RCE D DON’T MISS Gather your work colleagues for a simulated shoot at Guy Ritchie‘s Ashcombe Estate. AT A GLANCE - 8 charming bedrooms - Victor ian gard en - outd oor kitch en - p r ivate e v ents GET SOCIAL FACEBOOK: /THEKINGJOHNINN TWITTER: @KINGJOHNINN BEST FOR EAT & DRINK You rea l l y ca n’t get a ny fre s he r t ha n t hi s ha rdy Bri t fa re . Surrounde d by Wi l t s hi re a nd D ors et ’s de e pe s t count r y s i de , t he che fs m a ke e ve r y e ffort to s ource l oca l l y a nd ba ke t he i r own brea d. M e nus cha nge da i l y but e xpe ct ra re ve ni s on, D ors et cra b on toa s t a nd roa s t ros e vea l ra ck a s we l l a s s om e fi ne l oca l che e s e s . In s um m e r, ta s te g ri l l e d de l i g ht s i n t he Vi ctori a n ga rde n pa vi l i on. CU LT U RE NAT U RE HERI TAGE COU NT RY PU RSU I TS OUT & ABOUT Nose-to-tail food and rustic looks mean this beautiful Victorian inn strikes the ideal balance between country hideaway and relaxing village pub. King J o h n Inn , To lla rd Roya l , Wi l t s h i re , SP 5 5PS Shoot i ng a nd fi s hi ng a re a wa y of l i fe he re a nd y ou ca n t r y y our ha nd a t bot h on nea rby e s ta te s a nd ri ve rs . For a cul tura l da y out , t he ca t he dra l ci t y of Sa l i s bur y l i e s 3 0 m i nute s a wa y, hom e to m us e um s a nd fi ne hi s tori c hous e s . Or j us t wa nde r t he Cra nborne Cha s e , a ra m bl e r’s pa ra di s e a nd a de s i g na te d A rea of Out s ta ndi ng N a tura l Bea ut y. +44 ( 0) 1725 516207 info @ k ing j oh ninn.co.u k www.king j oh ninn.co.u k LONDON HA MP S HIRE H AM PS H I R E Ancient forests, grassy fields, farms and historic towns all within a heartbeat of London – for centuries Hampshire’s pastoral idyll has been a favourite for city dwellers looking for a rustic country escape. Enjoy a classic road trip touring its tree-lined lanes, pick up an antique or two in its mellow market towns or grab your waders and hook yourself a prize trout in its world-class chalkstream rivers. This is British rural bliss. CULT URE • Grange Park Opera Festival • Jane Austen’s House in Chawton • Antique shops and farmers’ markets • Historic city of Winchester N ATU R E HER I TAG E • The New Forest National Park • Highclere Castle • Spring bluebells in Micheldever Wood • Wolvesey Castle • Lovely coastal walks • Pastoral panoramas in the Candover Valley • Winchester Cathedral • Naval heritage in Portsmouth Harbour CO U NT RY PU RSU ITS • World-class fly fishing on the River Test • Countryside golf at high quality clubs • Horseriding, rambling & cycling galore • Premier shooting estates THE ANCHOR INN LOWER FR OY LE | HAMPS HIR E THE EPICUREAN COLLECTION STAY & SLEEP You ha ve a choi ce of fi ve e cl e ct i c bol t hol e s furni s he d wi t h s l e i g h be ds , powe r s howe rs a nd cha rm i ng a nt i que pi e ce s . But i t ’s t he Rupe rt Brooke s ui te wi t h fl oor- to - ce i l i ng Fre nch wi ndows a nd pri va te ba l cony offe ri ng fa bul ous vi e ws of H a m ps hi re’s na tura l bea ut y t ha t s tea l s t he s how. Ca ni ne com pa ni ons a re a l s o wa rm l y we l com e d. THI S LO C ALLY LAU DE D CO U NTRY P U B I S O N E O F HAMP SHI R E ’ S BE ST K E P T SECR ETS EAT & DRINK DON’T MISS Time your stay w ith Royal Ascot and enjoy a fab ulous d ay at th e races. AT A GLANCE - 5 countr y style rooms - spacious ter race - countr ysid e v ie w s - p r ivate d ining for 30 GET SOCIAL FACEBOOK: /THEANCHORINNATLOWERFROYLE TWITTER: @ANCHORINNFROYLE BEST FOR CU LT U RE NAT U RE HERI TAGE COU NT RY PU RSU I TS Whi l e de l i ci ous reg i ona l a l e s a nd cra ft s pi ri t s be ckon i n t he cos y ba r, i n t he di ni ng room t he focus i s on a l l t hi ng s ri ch a nd s ea s ona l , wi t h l oca l ga m e a nd fi s h m a k i ng s ta r a ppea ra nce s (t hi nk pi g ’s hea d ra vi ol i a nd t rea cl e cure d s a l m on). If t he s un i s s hi ni ng t he n t he huge ga rde n te rra ce offe rs t he opportuni t y to go a l fre s co. OUT & ABOUT A rustic charmer, The Anchor Inn brings the British pub up-to-date with quirky-cosy design and glorious open air dining on tasty Brit fare. Sm a ck ba ng i n H a m ps hi re’s fi ne s t count r y s i de , y ou’l l fi nd l ove l y count r y wa l k s a - pl e nt y a s we l l a s hi s tori c towns for fa rm e rs’ m a rket s , a nt i que s a nd book s hops . A l s o cl os e by i s Ja ne Aus te n’s H ous e i n Cha wton – a m us t for l i te ra r y fa ns . The Anchor Inn, Lower Froyle, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 4NA +44 (0)1420 23261 [email protected] www.anchorinnatlowerfroyle.co.uk BOURNE VALLEY INN ST MARY B OUR N E | HAMPS HIR E THE EPICUREAN COLLECTION STAY & SLEEP D e cke d i n ca l m i ng tone s of pa l e g re e n, crea m a nd g re y, t he ni ne com fy a nd e l ega nt room s e m a na te hom e l y cha rm wi t h l i t t l e touche s s uch a s m i ni bl a ck boa rd ‘D o N ot D i s turb’ s i g ns a nd tea t ra y s wi t h fre s h m i l k a nd prope r tea a nd coffe e . Fl op onto t he s um ptuous pi l l ows a nd be ddi ng a nd fa l l a s l e e p to t he s ounds of t he H a m ps hi re count r y s i de . DON’T MISS Ad d a d ose of r ustic ch ar m to your w ed d ing or b ir th d ay and h ire out th e w h ole bar n. AT A GLANCE - 9 elegant rooms - f ront gard en ter race - expansive rear garden - bar n e v ents for 80 GET SOCIAL F U LL O F RU STI C E LEGAN CE AN D CO NTE MP O R ARY CO U NTRY C HAR M FACEBOOK: /BOURNEVALLEYINN TWITTER: @BOURNEVALLEYINN BEST FOR EAT & DRINK CU LT U RE NAT U RE Sun y ours e l f i n t he huge ga rde n or pul l up a cha i r i n t he e norm ous a nd e l ega nt ba rn (pe rfe ct for pri va te pa rt i e s ) a nd tuck i nto m ode rn fa rm - fre s h di s he s . In a n a rea fa m e d for i t s cha l k s t rea m ri ve rs , fi s h pl a y s a m a j or rol e on t he m e nu whi ch t he fri e ndl y BV I tea m s m oke a nd cure t he m s e l ve s . The i r e ffort s ha ve n’t gone unnot i ce d. HERI TAGE COU NT RY PU RSU I TS OUT & ABOUT A warm welcome and farmhouse feel await at this beautifully rustic coaching inn set in the heart of Hampshire’s chalkstreams and rolling greens. Fl y fi s hi ng wa s i nve nte d he re on t he nea rby Ri ve r Te s t s o i t goe s wi t hout s a y i ng t ha t t hi s i s fi s hi ng brea k hea ve n. For m ore g l a m orous da y s out , t r y t he Vi ctori a n m a j e s t y of H i g hcl e re Ca s t l e – t he rea l D ownton A bbe y – or g i n l ove rs ca n ta ke a tour of Bom ba y Sa pphi re’s ne w di s t i l l e r y. Bour n e Valle y In n , St M a r y B o u r n e , H a mp s h i re , S P11 6BT +44 ( 0) 1264 738361 enq uir ies@bou rne va l l e yinn.com www.bou rne va l l e yinn.com THE KING’S HEAD HURS LEY | HAMPS HIR E THE EPICUREAN COLLECTION STAY & SLEEP A s y ou m a y e xpe ct from a s m a l l bout i que i nn, ea ch of t he e i g ht i ndi vi dua l l y de s i g ne d room s ha ve t he i r own uni que fl ouri s he s , whet he r a four- pos te r be d or y our own cos y s ofa . Col ourful pri nt s a dd conte m pora r y cha rm whi l e ca l m i ng ra i n s howe rs a nd ha ndm a de ba t hi ng product s provi de a l i t t l e pa m pe ri ng . ANYO N E FO R A CLASSI C GAME O F SK ITTLE S? DON’T MISS Unw ind w ith a game of skittles in th e secret S kittles Alle y or h ead outsid e for golf in th e Hamp sh ire h ills. AT A GLANCE - 8 countr y b ed rooms - skittles alle y for h ire - ed ib le gard en - p r ivate e v ents GET SOCIAL FACEBOOK: /THEKINGSHEADHURSLEY TWITTER: @HURSLEY_PUB BEST FOR EAT & DRINK Bringing pub fare into the modern day, the focus here is on seasonal and sustainable and e ver y effort is made to ensure what’s on your plate has not had to travel far. Enjoy full-on British flavours from a mix of classics and more inventive dishes such as snail rarebit or twice -baked Wooke y Hole Cave cheese soufflé (two of their signatures). On weekends, grab a local ale or G&T at the lively bar. CU LT U RE NAT U RE HERI TAGE COU NT RY PU RSU I TS OUT & ABOUT Experience classic English sophistication at this historic Georgian coaching inn near Winchester, snug in the heart of rural Hampshire. As well as nearby golf, you’re just moments from the New Forest National Park that’s home to their iconic wild ponies, so it’s worth grabbing your wellies for some wandering. Winchester’s cathedral city gives historical allure and the sailing hub of Hamble is just 35 minutes away for some fresh sea air. T he K i n g ’s H ead, M a i n Roa d , H u rs l e y, H a mp s h i re, S O21 2J W +44 ( 0) 1962 775208 enq uir ies@ k ing s h ea dh u rs l e y.co.u k www.king s h ea dh u rs l e y.co.u k THE MAYFLOWER LY M INGTO N | H A M PSH IRE THE EPICUREAN COLLECTION STAY & SLEEP Sta y i ng t rue to t he a rea’s he ri ta ge , t he s i x cha rm i ng be droom s a re a wa s h wi t h ca l m i ng coa s ta l tone s a nd nods to a l l t hi ng s na ut i ca l . E a ch room ha s i t s own uni que cha rm s a nd touche s of i ndul ge nce wi t h rol l - top ba t hs , re i nvi gora t i ng ra i nfa l l s howe rs a nd i n- room e s pre s s o m a chi ne s – to wa ke y ou a fte r a de e p s l e e p i n E g y pt i a n cot ton be ds he et s . THE P E R F ECT P LACE FO R A COASTAL GETAWAY RESTAURANT & BAR The s e g uy s ha ve a t rue pa s s i on for food – e xpe ct cl a s s i c di s he s a nd l oca l l y - s ource d i ng re di e nt s s howca s i ng t he count r y ’s fre s he s t fa re , a s we l l a s a s e l e ct i on of fi ne wi ne s a nd a l e s be fi t t i ng a s ea s i de wa te ri ng hol e . Sna p up t he be s t s ea t s i n t he hous e on t he e l ega nt outdoor te rra ce whi ch ove rl ook s t he Sol e nt , or e nj oy t he pri va te di ni ng room - a pi cture pe rfe ct s pot for a coa s ta l pa rt y or ga t he ri ng . DON’T MISS Al f resco d ining in th e b eautiful gard en ov er looking Lymington Har b our. AT A GLANCE - 6 ch ic b each sid e rooms - vast gard en - p r ivate d ining for 20 - coastal v ie w s GET SOCIAL FACEBOOK: /THEMAYFLOWERLYMINGTON TWITTER: @MAYFLOWERUK CU LT U RE CU LT U RE HERI TAGE HERI TAGE BEST FOR NAT U RE NAT U RE COU NT RY PU RSU TS COU NT IRY PU RSU I TS OUT & ABOUT With beautiful views over the historic Lymington harbour and the verdant New Forest on its doorstep, The Mayflower is the perfect spot for those craving a relaxing coastal retreat. King's Saltern Road, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 3QD Onl y t wo hours from London, t hi s gorge ous G e org i a n port town on t he s out h coa s t i s re nowne d for i t s s a i l i ng a nd ha s not one , but t wo m a ri na s . Cha rte r a ya cht a nd ta ke to t he Sol e nt to fi nd y our s ea l eg s , or hea d i nl a nd for ra m bl i ng a nd pony ri di ng a dve nture s i n t he N e w Fore s t . +44 (0)1590 672160 [email protected] www.themayflowerlymington.co.uk THE WOOLPACK TOTFOR D | HAMPS HIR E THE EPICUREAN COLLECTION THE WOOLPACK PUB • DINING • BEDROOMS STAY & SLEEP An inn that dates back to the 1880s, each of the six en-suite double bedrooms and gorgeous Golden Pheasant suite (it has two doubles to itself ) flaunt the Woolpack’s Grade I listed status. Converted from the original stables, walls expose the historic flint and wooden beams. There’s a heavy emphasis on creature comforts – think soft towels, Egyptian cotton and fresh milk delivered daily. R ECO GN I SE D AS O N E O F BR ITAI N ’ S F I N E ST SHO OTI N G LO DGE S DON’T MISS The summer opera season at Grange Park is a must for music lovers. AT A GLANCE - 6 r ustic d oub le rooms - outd oor kitch en - 1 s up er b 2-room suite - p r ivate d ining for 14 GET SOCIAL FACEBOOK: /WOOLPACKNEWS TWITTER: @WOOLPACKNEWS BEST FOR EAT & DRINK As you’d expect from an inn surrounded by open farmland, the menu is as farm-fresh and seasonal as you can get . Dine on delicious local game and beef sourced directly from the neighbours. In summer, the courtyard’s outside kitchen also ser ves excellent wood-fired pizzas and more – perfect for sharing with family and friends. A Kids Club and play area keeps little ones entertained. CU LT U RE NAT U RE HERI TAGE COU NT RY PU RSU I TS OUT & ABOUT Where else to enjoy a break from city life than with a trip to the smallest hamlet in England surrounded by the picturesque Candover Valley? Sa t i n t he m i ddl e of t he Ca ndove r Va l l e y ’s count r y s i de , com e for pret t y count r y wa l k s , hi l l s i de gol f or te s t y our s k i l l s a t fl y fi s hi ng a nd s hoot i ng on pre m i e r e s ta te s . The G ra nge’s ga rde ns a re we l l wort h a vi s i t whi l e Wi nche s te r wi t h i t s hi s tori c ca t he dra l i s a l s o a g rea t da y out . T he W o o lpac k , To t fo rd , A l re s ford , H a mp s h i re , S O24 9TJ +44 ( 0) 1962 734184 info @ t he wool pa ckinn.co.u k www.th e wool pa ckinn.co.u k THE YEW TREE HIGHCLER E | HAMPS HIR E THE EPICUREAN COLLECTION STAY & SLEEP The re a re e i g ht cot ta ge - s t y l e room s tucke d a wa y i n The Ye w Tre e . A s ce nd t he wi ndi ng s ta i rca s e a nd cos y - up i n E ng l i s h cha rm wi t h wonk y ce i l i ng s , t i m be r bea m s , be ds dra pe d i n ta rta n bl a nket s a nd wa l l s a dorne d wi t h fa bul ous Wi l l i a m M orri s pri nt s . Two g round fl oor ga rde n room s ha ve pri va te e nt ra nce s a nd s om e room s ha ve dog be ds a nd bowl s for a ny four- l eg ge d com pa ni ons . DON’T MISS Be sure to book your Downton Abbey visit in advance; Highclere tickets get snapped up fast. AT A GLANCE - 8 cosy cottage rooms - lov ely gard en - outd oor kitch en - p r ivate d inners GET SOCIAL FACEBOOK: /YEWTREENEWS TWITTER: @YEWTREENEWS CO U NTRY DI N I N G F IT FO R THE GR ANTHAMS THE MSE LV E S EAT & DRINK The unm i s ta ka bl y Bri t i s h m e nu ta ke s ful l a dva nta ge of t he i nn’s i dy l l i c count r y l oca t i on wi t h fre s h ga m e , s ea food a nd s ea s ona l fl a vours . You ca n choos e to di ne fi re s i de i n t he pub or s oa k up s om e s un i n t he ga rde n whe re a n outdoor ba r a nd k i tche n s e r ve s l obs te r, oy s te rs a nd ot he r fi s h s pe ci a l s a l ong s i de chi l l e d ros é a nd E ng l i s h fi zz. BEST FOR CU LT U RE NAT U RE HERI TAGE COU NT RY PU RSU I TS OUT & ABOUT Award-winning food in a relaxed Hampshire setting makes this beautiful countryside inn our favourite Highclere hideaway. If y ou’re a fa n of D ownton A bbe y (or e ve n i f y ou a re n’t ) y ou s i m pl y ca n’t pa s s on a vi s i t to H i g hcl e re Ca s t l e , j us t s te ps from t he i nn. Sport i ng e nt hus i a s t s ca n hea d to t he Roya l Be rk s hi re Shoot i ng School to brus h up on t he i r s k i l l s or t r y ca tchi ng di nne r on one of t he l oca l cha l k s t rea m s . T he Ye w Tre e , H o llin g to n Cros s , A n d ove r Roa d , Hampshire, R G20 9S E +44 ( 0) 1635 253360 info@th e ye wtree.co.u k www.th e ye wtree.co.u k OXFO RDS HIRE OX FO R D S HI R E Far enough away to feel regally relaxed yet just as packed with culture and history; Oxfordshire is like London’s discerning older sibling. Here you can walk in the footsteps of some of the world’s greatest minds in Oxford’s majestic libraries, museums and university colleges; enjoy a spot of fishing in Blenheim Palace; or head outdoors for some rustic R&R in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds. Whether you’re after esteemed culture or calming countryside – this county has the best of both. CULT URE • Contemporary musings at Modern Art Oxford • Art and artefacts in the Ashmolean Museum • Downton Abbey film sets in Bampton • Old masters at the Christ Church Picture Gallery N ATU R E • 18th century landscapes at Rousham Park House & Garden • Hilltop marvelling at Uffington White Horse • Animal adventures at the Cotswold Wildlife Park • Twitcher delights at Chimney Meadows nature reserve HER I TAG E • World Heritage splendour at Blenheim Palace • History domed brilliance in Oxford’s Radcliffe Camera • Architecture and beautiful minds in prestigious university colleges • Broughton Castle CO U NT RY PU RSU ITS • Rambling along the Ridgeway and around the Oxfordshire Cotswolds • Sailing or boating along a serene Thames River • Fishing at Blenheim Palace and Oxfordshire chalkstreams • Punting and rowing through Oxford’s wistful waterways THE TROUT AT TADPOLE BRIDGE B UCKL AN D MARS H | OXFOR DS HIRE THE EPICUREAN COLLECTION STAY & SLEEP The Trout a t Ta dpol e Bri dge ha s s i x room s ea ch na m e d a fte r fi s hi ng fl i e s a nd e ncom pa s s i ng t he i r uni que rura l l oca t i on. Wa ke up to s tunni ng vi e ws a cros s t he ri ve r a s we l l a s a t ra di t i ona l t ra y of tea a nd coffe e for tota l com fort . The wa l l s a re s pl a s he d wi t h wa te r y ri ve r hue s , pa s te l bl ue s a nd gol ds , a ccom pa ni e d wi t h vi nta ge furni s hi ng s , bra s s be ds a nd fa bul ous ra i n s howe rs – e ve r y t hi ng y ou ne e d for a n i dy l l i c count r y s i de geta wa y. I DE AL FO R A W E E K E N D R ETR E AT O R A COTSWO LDS F I SHI N G BR E AK DON’T MISS Their garden pavilion in the summer for private events and glorious weddings. AT A GLANCE - 6 stylish b ed rooms - private dining for 40 - boat mooring - large r iv ersid e gard en GET SOCIAL FACEBOOK: /TROUTINNTADPOLEBRIDGE TWITTER: @TROUTINN BEST FOR EAT & DRINK CU LT U RE NAT U RE Enjoy the finest locally sourced ingredients around. For succulent local flavours, begin your meal with their delicious game terrine, before tucking into the highly popular chargrilled rainbow trout ser ved with scrumptious crayfish butter and fries. Wash it all down with a wide selection of local ales and wines for an unbeatable Cotswolds feast . HERI TAGE COU NT RY PU RSU I TS OUT & ABOUT This fabulous riverside property is located in the heart of the Oxfordshire countryside offering seasonal ingredients and cosy rooms ideal for an authentic Cotswolds stay. See historic architecture in the "city of dreaming spires", Oxford, on a traditional punt . Fans of Downton Abbe y need look no further than the nearby Bampton, one of the oldest towns in England where you can spot filming locations of the famous tele vision series while meandering the winding alle yways. The Trout at Tadpole Bridge, Buckland Marsh, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 8RF +44 (0)1367 870382 [email protected] www.troutinn.co.uk LONDON BERKS HIRE BER KS H I R E Nestled on London’s doorstep, it’s picturesque pageantry that reigns in this Royal County which generations of Britain’s Kings and Queens have called home. Get a glimpse into monarchal life at Windsor Castle or grab a Pimm’s and rub shoulders with the Queen herself at Royal Ascot. For some peace and quiet, lose yourself along the postcard-perfect canals or hop on a boat for a tranquil drift on the River Thames as it flows sleepily onwards to the capital. CULT URE N ATU R E HER I TAG E CO U NT RY PU RSU ITS • Pukka polo at Coworth Park • Theatre, castles and museums in Windsor • Waterside wandering along rivers and canals • Royal home life at Windsor Castle • Humble market towns • North Wessex Downs • First class flutters at Royal Ascot • Go tropical in The Living Rainforest • Scholarly history in Eton College • Boating and fly fishing on picturesque canals and chalkstream rivers • British art at The Stanley Spencer Gallery • Ornamental flora at The Savill Garden • Highclere Castle, home of Downton Abbey • Shooting splendour on Highclere Estate • Palladian elegance at Basildon Park • Thrilling fixtures at Newbury Racecourse CRAB & BOAR CHIEV ELEY | B ER KS HIR E THE EPICUREAN COLLECTION STAY & SLEEP Each of the stunning 14 rooms offer a countr yside retreat filled with e ver ything from mahogany four-poster beds, rich wool throws and e ven private hot tubs. Small touches like fresh milk delivered to your door give a homely boutique feel. THE BE ST O F BR ITAI N F ROM ITS F I E LDS TO ITS SHO R E S DON’T MISS W h isk your lov ed one off th eir feet w ith a countr y retreat in th eir h ot tub rooms. AT A GLANCE - 14 r ustic rooms - spacious gard en - p r ivate h ot tub s - p r ivate d ining for 14 GET SOCIAL FACEBOOK: /CRABANDBOAR TWITTER: @CRABANDBOAR BEST FOR EAT & DRINK M a k i ng t he m os t of l oca l i ng re di e nt s from bot h fi e l d a nd s hore , t he m e nu cha nge s wi t h t he s ea s ona l t i de s a nd offe rs cl a s s i c y et crea t i ve pl a te s ful l of fre s h s ea food, m ea t a nd ga m e . E xpe ct e ve r y t hi ng from s cotch eg g s a nd pi e s to fa bul ous s he l l fi s h a nd Cha m pa g ne . A pri va te room offe rs rus t i c s e cl ude d di ni ng for up to 1 4 or hea d out s i de to t he ga rde n for ope n- a i r l oung i ng . CU LT U RE NAT U RE HERI TAGE COU NT RY PU RSU I TS OUT & ABOUT Field-to-fork food, stylish décor and boutique mod cons all combine to make this rustic Berkshire pub a firm Epicurean favourite. Wi t h L a m bourn a nd N e wbur y Ra ce cours e nea rby t hi s i s Be rk s hi re’s pri m e ra ci ng te rri tor y. For a m ore l a i d- ba ck count r y a dve nture , g rea t fi s hi ng a nd bea ut i ful count r y wa l k s a re a l s o j us t out t he ba ck door whi l e t he Vi ctori a n s pl e ndour of H i g hcl e re Ca s t l e i s n’t fa r for a cul ture hi t . Cra b & Boar, Wan ta ge Roa d , Ch i e ve l e y, B e r ks h ire, R G20 8UE +44 ( 0) 1635 247550 in fo@cra ba ndboa r.com www.cra ba ndboa r.com THE DUNDAS ARMS KIN TB URY | B ER KS HIR E THE EPICUREAN COLLECTION STAY & SLEEP Ri ve rs i de rege nc y m e et s count r y s i de cha rm i n e i g ht ha nds om e room s a dorne d wi t h m a hoga ny s l e i g h be ds , ca re ful l y chos e n a nt i que s a nd bol d Ba rna by G a te s pa t te rne d wa l l pa pe r. Choos e bet we e n t he s pa ci ous ups ta i rs H ous e Room s or t he downs ta i rs Ri ve r Room s whi ch boa s t y our own pri va te pa t i o for ri ve rs i de s um m e r s undowne rs . DON’T MISS Dr ift back in time w ith a h orse -d raw n canal b oat r id e along th e Kennet & Av on. AT A GLANCE - 8 countr y style rooms - incred ib le gard en - r iv ersid e v ie w s THE U LTI M ATE R IV E R SI DE TR E AT - p r ivate d ining for 16 GET SOCIAL FACEBOOK: /DUNDASARMS TWITTER: @DUNDASARMS EAT & DRINK You couldn’t have a restaurant that kisses a riverbank without some exceptional fish dishes and The Dundas Arms has e ver ything from crayfish and scallops to sea bass. Combined with local game and veg and herbs grown on-site and you have some truly tempting seasonal British victuals. Grab your chilled rosé or Sipsmith G&T from the riverside bar and dine in the jaw-dropping garden. BEST FOR CU LT U RE NAT U RE HERI TAGE COU NT RY PU RSU I TS OUT & ABOUT Perched perfectly between the River Kennet and the Kennet and Avon canal, this idyllic 18th-century inn is an absolute gem. E nj oy a boa t t ri p or hors e - dra wn ca na l boa t ri de a l ong t he ri ve r a nd ca na l whi ch fl ows pa s t y our doors te p. N a tura l l y, t hi s i s a l s o t he pe rfe ct ba s e for fl y fi s hi ng . Lea rn how to ca s t y our fl y a nd ca tch a pri ze - wi nni ng t rout i n t he g i n- cl ea r wa te rs , or j us t e nj oy a ca na l - s i de s t rol l . H i g hcl e re Ca s t l e i s a l s o not fa r a wa y for a s hot of Vi ctori a n a rchi te cture a nd hi s tori ca l he ri ta ge . D undas A rm s , 5 3 S ta t i on Roa d , Ki n t b u r y, B e r ks hire, R G17 9UT +44 ( 0) 1488 658263 info@du nda s a rms .co.u k www.du nda s a rms .co.u k LONDON WEST SUS S EX W EST S USS EX Chic country living is easy to come by in scenic West Sussex. Cultural Chichester is about as busy as it gets since the verdant vales and misty woodlands of the South Downs make up a large chunk of the county, punctuated by biscuit-box villages and swaths of lush vineyards. Weekending urbanites can spoil themselves with premier racing and glitzy events at Goodwood or laze in 'God's Pocket' on the unspoilt sand dunes, some of the South's prettiest beaches. CULT URE • Catch a show at Chichester Festival Theatre • 20th century art at Pallant House Gallery • Vintage glamour at Goodwood Revival • Taste English sparkling wine in sunny vineyards N ATU R E • South Downs National Park • Beachside bliss at West Wittering HER I TAG E COU NT RY PU RSU ITS • Medieval magic at Arundel Castle • Flying, racing, motorsport and more at Goodwood • Chichester Cathedral • Cycling and rambling the South Downs Way • Highdown Gardens • Wakehurst Place • Kingley Vale National Park • Petworth House • Sailing along the south coast • Shooting at Kings Walk and Cowdray Estate OLD HOUSE INN COPTHOR N E | WEST S USS EX THE EPICUREAN COLLECTION STAY & SLEEP Wi t h ri di cul ous l y qui ck a cce s s to G a t wi ck A i rport a nd boa s t i ng s i x s ophi s t i ca te d be droom s i n a s m a rt l y - conve rte d ba rn, i t ’s t he pe rfe ct pre - fl i g ht s topove r. E a ch doubl e room com e s wi t h a l l t he m od cons i ncl udi ng s t y l i s h wet room s a nd s om e wi t h rol l - top ba t htubs . Supe r k i ng - s i ze be ds provi de t he fi ni s hi ng touche s – re qui re d for s l e e pi ng off a l l t he wonde rful food. DON’T MISS Start your holiday early with a countr yside dinner and stay before your Gatwick flight . AT A GLANCE - 6 smar t b ed rooms - meetings & e v ents - big & beautiful garden - p r ivate d ining for 40 GET SOCIAL GO U R MET BLI SS W ITH E ASY ACCE SS TO GAT W I C K FACEBOOK: /OLDHOUSEINN TWITTER: @THEOLDHOUSEINN BEST FOR EAT & DRINK Incre di bl e fl a vour com bi na t i ons , bea ut i ful pre s e nta t i on a nd l oca l fora ge d i ng re di e nt s - t he Ol d H ous e Inn ne ve r fa i l s to s urpri s e a nd de l i g ht wi t h t he i r i nve nt i ve Bri t i s h di s he s . E nj oy tom a to ta rta r wi t h qua i l eg g or wood pi ge on wi t h bl a ck puddi ng wa s he d down wi t h a rea l a l e , fi ne wi ne or cockta i l . The ga rde n i s e norm ous a nd s e r ve s wood- fi re d pi zza s on s unny we e ke nds . CU LT U RE NAT U RE HERI TAGE COU NT RY PU RSU I TS OUT & ABOUT Hidden away within a beautiful country setting and with quick access to Gatwick, this higgledy cottage is one of the best kept secrets in West Sussex. The spectacular South Downs is just a short scenic drive away for walking, c ycling or riding. Just 10 minutes away is Lingfield Park racing countr y club where you can enjoy a racing meet , spot of golf or pamper yourself in their spa. Further afield, Brighton with its boutiques, bars and iconic seafront offers plenty of distractions. Old H o u s e Inn , E ff i n g h a m Roa d , Co p t h o r n e , West S ussex, R H10 3J B +44 ( 0) 1342 718529 info @th eol dh ou s einn.co.u k www.th eol dh ou s einn.co.u k THE WHITE HORSE CHILGR OV E | WEST S USS EX THE EPICUREAN COLLECTION STAY & SLEEP Sa y he l l o to fi ne count r y l i vi ng . E a ch of The Whi te H ors e’s 1 5 room s ha ve be e n de s i g ne d wi t h e l ega nce a nd s upre m e com fort i n m i nd a nd i ncl ude fea ture s s uch a s s he e ps k i n rug s , k i ng - s i ze d be ds dra pe d i n t he fi ne s t E g y pt i a n cot ton or rol l top coppe r ba t hs . The t wo Sta g room s a l s o com e wi t h hot tubs - i dea l for a s oa k a fte r s t rol l i ng t he D owns - a nd dog s a re a l s o wa rm l y we l com e d. DON’T MISS End an adventure-filled day out at Goodwood with a sundowner from the pub’s Martini menu. AT A GLANCE - 15 country-chic rooms - croquet gard en - lob ster van for h ire - p r ivate d ining for 14 GET SOCIAL FACEBOOK: /THEWHITEHORSEUK TWITTER: @THEWHITEHORSEUK LAI D-BACK SO UTH DOW N S ST YLE BEST FOR EAT & DRINK Crowne d Be s t Pub i n t he UK i n G Q M a ga zi ne’s Food & D ri nk a wa rds , y ou’l l fi nd t rue count r y cook i ng wi t h i ng re di e nt s pl ucke d s t ra i g ht from t he s urroundi ng woodl a nds , fa rm s a nd count r y e s ta te s . Spe ci a l G &T a nd M a rt i ni m e nus , We s t Sus s e x a l e s a nd a n e xce pt i ona l pri va te wi ne ce l l a r hea d up t he ba r offe ri ng whi l e pri va te pa rt i e s ca n s poi l t he m s e l ve s i n t he Ba ron L a fi te Room . CU LT U RE NAT U RE HERI TAGE COU NT RY PU RSU I TS OUT & ABOUT Nestled on the foothills of the stunning South Downs, this award-winning boutique hideaway is true countryside elegance defined. M uddy we l l i e s a re ve r y we l com e he re i n t he rura l s pl e ndour of t he Sout h D owns . If y ou rea l l y wa nt to g l a m t hi ng s up, ta ke a Ti nwood vi ne ya rd tour or hea d to t he G oodwood E s ta te for i t s s hoot i ng , ca r ra ci ng a nd off- roa di ng , fl y i ng s chool , s pa a nd pre m i e r e ve nt s l i ke t he Fe s t i va l of Spe e d, Re vi va l a nd G l ori ous G oodwood. The W h i te H o rs e , 1 H i g h St re et , Ch i l g rove , We s t S ussex, PO18 9HX +44 ( 0) 1243 519444 info@th e wh iteh ors e.co.u k www.th e wh iteh ors e.co.u k LO N DO N LO ND O N Perhaps it’s the endless creativity and innovation, the fascinating history and architecture, or the melting pot of cultures, but London’s modern metropolis is the ultimate of capital cool. Tour the castles and treasure houses of incredible art, hit the hip designer stores and hot foodie haunts and take in the iconic views and landmarks. It’s also one of the greenest capital cities with plenty of leafy parks, rivers and canals for some relaxing time-out from your urban wanderings. CULT URE N ATU R E HER I TAG E CO U NT RY PU RSU ITS • Big hitting galleries and museums • Victorian horticulture at Kew Gardens • Buckingham Palace for a royal tour • Scenic boating and rowing along the Thames • World famous theatreland • City downtime at Hyde Park • Pony play at Ham Polo Club • Designer threads in stores and boutiques • Roving deer at Richmond Park • Jewels and jails at the Tower of London • A cutting-edge music scene • Royal relaxing in Green Park • Cathedral charm at St Paul's and Westminster • Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament • Canal boat bliss on Regent’s Canal • Blast clays at West London Shooting School THE ADMIRAL CODRINGTON C H E LSE A | LO ND O N THE EPICUREAN COLLECTION EAT & DRINK The Ad Cod prides itself on offering a modern take on beloved British classics, all prepared with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. As well as a seasonal a-la-carte menu, there are creative daily specials and bar snacks for the peckish. Tuesday nights are dedicated to all the burger lovers with superb gourmet options, while Sundays are for catching up with family and friends over some of London’s best Sunday roasts and a pint of local ale. DON’T MISS Enjoy a stylish family d inner or sw ish off ice d o in th e p r ivate N avar ino Room h id d en up stairs. AT A GLANCE - p r ivate d inners for 27 - f ine seafood - p r ivate e v ents for 60 GET SOCIAL FACEBOOK: /THEADCOD TWITTER: @THEADCOD A G O U R ME T F AV O U R I TE F O R LO N DO N E R S I N -THE -K N O W PRIVATE DINING The s ophi s t i ca te d Na va ri no Room hi dde n a wa y a top t he i nn offe rs e l ega nt pri va te di ni ng for 2 7 s ea te d g ue s t s or up to 6 0 for dri nk s a nd ca na pé s . H a nds om e wa l l pa pe r, gol de n m i rrors a nd a fe w Bri t i s h qui rk s provi de t he dé cor, s uch a s m a ri t i m e - t he m e d photos a nd pri nt s - t he e pi tom e of re fi ne d C he l s ea di ni ng . - in stylish Ch elsea CULTURE CULTURE HERITAGE HERITAGE BEST FOR NATURE NATURE COUNTRY PURSUITS COUNTRY PURSUITS OUT & ABOUT Gourmet burgers, real ales and impeccable Bloody Marys await at this renowned London inn tucked away in the capital’s stylish heart of Chelsea. Boa s t i ng a pri m e l oca t i on i n t he hea rt of London’s s t y l e ce nt re of C he l s ea , The A dm i ra l C odri ng ton i s a s tone’s t hrow from t he l uxur y bout i que s , worl d- cl a s s m us e um s a nd conce rt ha l l s t ha t t he a rea i s k nown for, a nd j us t a s hort wa l k from t he l ea fy ci t y - s a nctua r y of H y de Pa rk . The Admiral Codrington, 17 Mossop Street, London, SW3 2LY +44 (0)207 581 0005 [email protected] www.theadmiralcodrington.co.uk THE PUNCHBOWL MAY FAIR | LON DON THE EPICUREAN COLLECTION EAT & DRINK One of M a y fa i r’s ol de s t pubs , The Punchbowl ha s be e n s e r vi ng London’s ge nt r y s i nce 1 7 5 0 a nd i s s t i l l a fa vouri te of ci t y s oci et y. Bri t i s h count r y s i de i ng re di e nt s fi l l t he m e nu s o tuck i nto count r y cl a s s i cs i n t he wood- pa ne l l e d pub or hea d ups ta i rs to t he bri g ht gol d a nd crea m D i ni ng Room for m ore gourm et pl a te s . Be s ure to s a m pl e t he e xce l l e nt wi ne l i s t wi t h s upe rb re ds by t he bot t l e or g l a s s . A CO U NTRY R ETR E AT I N THE MI DST O F MAYFAI R PRIVATE DINING Tucke d a wa y on t he top fl oor, The Cl ub pri va te room hol ds t he a i r of a Vi ctori a n ga m bl i ng de n wi t h cha nde l i e rs a nd pl e nt y of ri ch l ea t he r a nd ve l vet provi di ng a n i nt i m a te s et t i ng . A be s poke m e nu of y our chos e n pl a te s or ca na pé s ca n be a rra nge d for s pe ci a l occa s i ons . DON’T MISS Ale lov ers sh ould n’t miss th e P unch b ow l’s ow n ale, b re w ed esp ecially for th e p ub. AT A GLANCE - 3 d ining le v els - incred ib le clarets - Mayfair setting - p r ivate d ining for 14 GET SOCIAL FACEBOOK: /THEPUNCHBOWLMAYFAIR TWITTER: @THEPUNCHBOWLLDN BEST FOR CU LT U RE NAT U RE HERI TAGE COU NT RY PU RSU I TS OUT & ABOUT Try a generous slice of traditional British countryside in the heart of London’s opulent Mayfair at this historic Grade II listed tavern. N e s t l e d i n one of London’s m os t covete d pos tcode s , The Punchbowl offe rs ea s y a cce s s to s om e of t he ca pi ta l ’s m os t e xcl us i ve s hops a nd bout i que s a s we l l a s be i ng wi t hi n wa l k i ng di s ta nce of Buck i ng ha m Pa l a ce . H y de Pa rk a nd G re e n Pa rk a re cl os e by i f t he count r y fa re put s y ou i n t he m ood for s om e g re e n s pa ce . The Punchbowl, 41 Farm Street, Mayfair, London, W1J 5RP +44 (0)207 493 6841 [email protected] www.punchbowllondon.com LONDON P UBS O N WHEEL S THE EPICUREAN COLLECTION DRINK E ve r drea m e d of ha vi ng y our ve r y own pub i n y our ga rde n a t hom e ? Wi t h Pubs on Whe e l s , now y ou ca n. The s e bea ut i ful ba rs cons t ructe d from ol d 7 .5 tonne a rm y l orri e s a re a l l a bout t he g rea t Bri t i s h outdoors a nd ca n qui te l i te ra l l y go a ny whe re . N o m a t te r wha t t he te rra i n or wha t t he wea t he r, t he y ca n j us t turn up, s et up, a nd s ta rt pouri ng - i t ’s rea l l y a s s i m pl e a s t ha t . E ve n i n y our ga rde n. WHAT WE LIKE It’s a pub, on wheels – what’s not to like? Each Pub on Wheels comes complete with its own satellite Wi-Fi system You can make it personal with your own bespoke branding YO U R FAVO U R ITE LO CAL J U ST GOT CLO SE R PRIVATE PARTIES GET SOCIAL Pubs on Whe e l s a re t he pe rfe ct wa y to m a ke y our pa rt y s ta nd out from t he crowd. For we ddi ng s a nd bi rt hda y s t he y ca n ta i l or t he i r dri nk s m e nu to s ui t y ou, s o whet he r i t i s i ce col d dra ug ht l a ge r a nd ci de r, t he fi ne s t l oca l a l e s , a cri s p g l a s s of whi te Burg undy, a cl a s s i c G &T or e ve n a vodka M a rt i ni , t he y ’l l de l i ve r e ve r y t hi ng to y our door toget he r wi t h a bri ga de of e xce pt i ona l s ta ff a t y our s e r vi ce . FACEBOOK: /PUBSONWHEELS TWITTER: @PUBSONWHEELS OUT & ABOUT Bringing The Epicurean Collection to your doorstep, this fleet of vintage British army trucks-come-pubs are not your average local. From count r y s hows to m us i c fe s t i va l s , Pubs on Whe e l s ca n pop - up e ve r y whe re . The y ha ve a l rea dy be e n s pot te d a t e ve nt s l i ke t he Is l e of Wi g ht Fe s t i va l a nd t he D e rby Fe s t i va l a t E ps om , s o i f y ou’re worri e d a bout ha vi ng a prope r pi nt whe n y ou’re out a nd a bout , ke e p a n e y e on whe re t he y ’re hea de d - y ou’l l a l wa y s fi nd a fri e ndl y we l com e a nd a col d dri nk rea dy a nd wa i t i ng . P ub s o n W h e e ls , T h e Ca l ve r t Ce n t re , Wi n ch e s te r, Hampshire, S O21 3B N +44 ( 0) 1256 398857 fl eu r@pu bs onwh eel s .com www.pu bs onwh eel s .com Vi s i t o ur web s i te fo r m o re co untr y l i fe in s p i ra t i on W W W. E P I CU R E ANTI ME S. CO M