Top 5 restaurants with rooms
Just think! Delicious food and comfortable bedrooms are what we all need as we head off to have a holiday or break. It's, therefore, no surprise that some of the passionate and brightest chefs and cooks in Britain today have chosen to concentrate their expertise and skills and develop restaurant-with-rooms. Here is our selection of the some of the best.
The Three Chimneys and The House Over-by
Colbost, Dunvegan, Isle of Skye, Highlands
Run by Eddie and Shirley Spear this delightful restaurant with rooms uses some of the finest local ingredients on the Isle of Skye. The rooms are rather luxurious as well. You're recommended to book up early as there is a big demand to try out their great cooking.
Three Chimneys (www.threechimneys.co.uk)
The Drawing Room
Cwmbach, Newbridge-on-Wye Builth Wells, Powys, Wales
Colin and Melanie Dawson are your hosts at a 'beautifully Georgian home located near Builth Wells. The focus here is very much on the food and both owners are also the cooks. Small number of rooms but well worth a visit and a welcome addition to the Welsh food story.
The Drawing Room (www.thedrawing-room.co.uk/)
Cross House Lodge at The Star Inn
Harome, nr Helmsley, North Yorkshire
You can't go wrong with a visit to and meal at this acclaimed rustic Michelin starred Yorkshire venue. Focus is on French cuisine with links to Yorkshire food.
The Star At Harome (www.thestaratharome.co.uk/)
Mr Underhill's
Denham Weir, Nr Ludlow, Shropshire
Located on the banks of the River Teme, The Bradley's restaurant-with-rooms has a popular following and makes eating out a real occasion. Ludlow has recently become Britain’s Slow Food capital and plays host to an internationally renowed food festival every September so why not tie in a visit to Mr Underhill’s at the same time.
Mr Underhill's (www.mr-underhills.co.uk/)
The English House
Maidencombe, nr Torquay, Devon
Located in the quiet hamlet of Maidencombe just a few miles north of Torquay husband and wife team Steve and Hilary have put their hearts and souls into creating a very special food destination. They serve modern Enlgish food with a modern twist. Excellent cheese board and they’re also big fans of the local Sharpham wines. Hilary also recently opened a café/deli in the nearby village of Wellswood called Think England a great place to taste some of England’s finest food and drink.
English House (www.english-house.co.uk/)