Leading Country House Hotel Restaurants in the UK

Pennyhill Park Hotel & Spa, London Road, Bagshot, Surrey  

With acclaimed chef Michael Wignall in the kitchen and a talented front of house team headed by restaurant manager Bruno Asselin and sommelier Davide Vaccarini, The Latymer... more

The Devonshire Arms Country House Hotel & Spa, Bolton Abbey, Skipton, North Yorkshire  

As the most highly rated restaurant in Yorkshire, with 4 AA Rosettes and a Michelin star; the Burlington is renowned for outstanding award winning food, accompanied by one of... more

Brighton Road, Horsham, West Sussex  

The smart, chandeliered restaurant with its pristine napery opens out onto the terrace of this magnificent lodge with its beautifully maintained gardens. Head chef Matt... more

Holbeck Lane, Windermere, Cumbria  

Boasting breathtaking views over Lake Windermere and the Lakeland Fells, Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel Restaurant and Health Spa is nestled amongst acres of natural beauty... more

Buckland, Broadway, Gloucestershire  

This 13th century stone manor house is surrounded by manicured grounds that contain streams, waterfalls and even the odd tennis court or two. Its so delightful that the men... more

Cameron House Hotel, Loch Lomond, Argyll & Bute  

A menu created by one of Scotland's best chefs, an ultra-stylish 1920's inspired dining room and one of the best locations in the country; what's not to love? Chef Martin... more

Heacham Manor Hotel, Hunstanton Road, Heacham, King's Lynn, Norfolk  

The Mulberry Restaurant at Heacham Manor is one of the finest restaurants in Hunstanton. Everything on the restaurant menu is made from the very finest and freshest of... more

Bailiffscourt Hotel & Spa, Climping Street, Climping, West Sussex  

This 'Medieval' manor house is in fact less than 100 years old. You can ponder this architectural achievement, and the menu of course, over a pre-dinner glass of champagne in... more

Crook Road, Windermere, Cumbria  

During its twenty year history this small immaculately run Victorian hotel with gardens has increased its kitchen brigade from just one chef to nine. But despite the extra... more

Chandler's Cross, Hertfordshire  

This no-expense spared restaurant within a Grade II listed building boasts fine views of lake and vale. The dining room features cream leather dining chairs, modern art and... more

Strontian, Acharacle, Highland  

Once a Jacobean lodge, the stone house with its enviable position on the banks of Lock Sunart, had two wings built in Victorian times. Sally and David Ruthven Fox have added... more

Port Appin, Appin, Argyll & Bute  

With roaring fires in the lounges and and views of Loch Linnhe and the Morvern mountains behind in the restaurant you will not forget you are in remote, rural Scotland. Head... more

Portpatrick, Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway  

This remote Victorian lodge was the venue for war time meetings between Churchill and Eisenhower, thanks to its proximity to a once warring Atlantic. Views of Ireland can be... more

Llandudno, Conwy  

Two hundred acres of parkland, views of Snowdonia – what’s not to love about this handsome 17th century country house? Crystal chandeliers and open fireplaces give the dining... more

Colerne, Chippenham, Wiltshire  

Don your best bib and tucker (no trainers are allowed) to blend in with the very smart shades-of-beige dining room that looks out over the hotel’s 500 acres of parkland. This... more

1 Silver Street, Winteringham, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire  

Owner Colin McGurran ensures commitment to the highest of standards at Winteringham Fields. Luxurious ingredients abound on the ambitious menu; roasted lobster is indulgently... more

Easton Grey, Malmesbury, Wiltshire  

A wonderfully restored Cotswolds manor house set in 12 acres of magnificent grounds is home to the luxurious Dining Room. Cream walls, floral fabrics and comfortable,... more

Ockenden Lane, Cuckfield, West Sussex  

Set in nine acres of beautifully maintained grounds, the Elizbethan period Ockenden Manor feels a world away from everyday life. In fact, you’re just a few yards from... more

Ballantrae, Ayrshire  

Glenapp is a romantic and beautiful Scottish Baronial castle in 36 acres of beautiful gardens. Head Chef Adam Stokes revels in the fact that so many of the country’s finest... more

Morston, Holt, Norfolk  

With his increasing ubiquity on our TV screens, chef Galton Blackiston could fast be replacing Delia Smith as Norfolk's most well known culinary personality. But you’ll... more

Talsarnau, Harlech, Gwynedd  

Chef-patron Peter Jackson’s pride and joy is his 200 year old walled garden. Eight tons of produce including pennywort, artichokes, squashes, wild garlic, tayberries and... more

Sharrow Bay, Howtown, Penrith, Cumbria  

This lakeside hotel has gained an outstanding reputation for excellence since opening in 1948. The restaurant offers classic fine dining in plush surroundings overlooking... more

Rayrigg Road, Windermere, Cumbria  

This elegant stalwart overlooking lake Windermere continues the longstanding tradition set by its former chef-patron John Tovey’s by offering a set menu served at sunset in... more

Market Place, Lavenham, Suffolk  

Britain's top 100 Restaurants - Sunday Times & 2010 Harden's Guide 2009 Britain & Ireland 'Best Restaurant with Rooms' of the year - The Good Hotel Guide East of England... more

Isle Ornsay, Sleat, Isle of Skye, Highland  

Duisdale House Hotel's restaurant has bold interior design features which complement the grand exterior. There are two stylish eating zones to choose from both with an air of... more

Bishopthorpe Road, York, North Yorkshire  

Stunning is the word that comes to mind when first viewing this William III country house with its striking antique filled and wood panelled dining room. The bang up to date... more

Reynoldston, Gower, Swansea Area  

Billed as “the jewel in the Gower Peninsula”, this Regency period gem with 24 acres of parkland has a lot to shout about. This is country house dining for the 21st century -... more

Rookery Hall Hotel & Spa, Main Road, Worleston, Nantwich, Chester, Cheshire  

This beautiful sandstone Georgian mansion is set in 38 acres bordered by the River Weaver. Recently refurbished, the wood paneled dining room offers a romantic setting and... more

Shore Road, Tighnabruaich, Argyll & Bute  

Fresh seafood is the flavour of the day at this beautiful lochside hotel. Situated in Argyll, on Scotland’s West Coast, facing the Isle of Bute, The Royal an Lochan (Gaelic... more

Llangammarch Wells, Powys  

There’s views of the river as it meanders past the lawns from the well-appointed dining room with its fine antiques and plush comforts. There’s treats a-plenty here thanks to... more

Llandudno, Conwy  

Such is the historic importance of this country house hotel which partly dates back to the 13th century, that it has now passed into the hand of the National Trust. But those... more

Evershot, Dorset  

A former dower house tucked away in the Dorset Downs, this is classic English country house hotel territory. The chintzy yet elegant dining room overlooks the hotel’s charming... more

Fawsley Hall, Fawsley, Daventry, Northamptonshire  

It may be a 16th century Tudor pile with Georgian and Victorian influences, but it prides itself on being resolutely up to date in both menu and modern, professional service.... more

High Street, Bildeston, Suffolk  

Located in the heart of Suffolk's picturesque countryside. The Bildeston Crown is an original 15th century coaching inn, which has been imaginatively refurbished so that each... more

Milton Abbot, Tavistock, Devon  

This 19th century shooting and fishing lodge has been sensitively converted by designer Olga Polizzi. The beautiful wood panelled dining room with its views over the grounds... more

George StreetHintlesham, Ipswich, Suffolk  

An impressive 16th century grade 1 listed building set in 175 acres of grounds, this is the quintessential English country house hotel. All candelabra and columns, the dining... more

Barcaldine, Oban, Argyll & Bute  

This 18th century Georgian mansion set in the beautiful Argyll countryside is now home to a luxury boutique hotel, cottages and restaurant. In the elegant dining room, the... more

Sturminster Newton, Dorset  

This family owned and run 17th century country house hotel boasts an idyllic Dorset countryside setting and chef (and family member) Brian Prideaux-Brune’s cooking makes the... more

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire  

Flooded with natural light, oak beams and a tasteful palette of red, gold and cream, there’s views out over the manicured grounds to the Cotswolds Hills from the elegant... more

Mellor, Blackburn, Lancashire  

With purple hued floral print wallpaper that echoes the colour of the berries the restaurant is named after, Cassis certainly isn't shy about standing out from the crowd. And... more

East Street, Turners Hill, West Sussex  

This 17th-century mansion set in 175 acres of Sussex parkland was once home to the poet Shelley. He’d hardly recognise the place now with its trendy “Reflections” brasserie... more

Broad Haven, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire  

Perched on top of Pembrokeshire’s striking cliffs, food is served by candlelight in the dining room and on the terrace with views of sea and 20 acres of natural gardens. The... more

The Manor House Hotel & Golf Club, Castle Combe, Bath, Wiltshire  

The dining room of this golden-hued 14th century manor house is all chandeliered elegance. The kitchen garden supplements locally sourced produce for chef Chef Richard Davies... more

Lower Henlade, Taunton, Somerset  

The recently refurbished Mount Somerset Hotel, Spa and fine dining restaurant is situated in the most tranquil of locations, and is surrounded by some of the most beautiful... more

Crook Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria  

There's no better place to savour the tranquillity of the Lake District than over a plate of Cartmel Valley smoked salmon on The Terrace at Linthwaite House. There are even... more

Chaddesley Corbett, Kidderminster, Worcestershire  

Brockencote Hall is a Victorian Country Manor House estate set in 70 acres of stunning countryside complete with a lake, dovecote and some fine specimen trees. The restaurant... more

Broadway, Worcestershire  

The Great Hall, once a minstrel’s gallery in the 400 year old hotel, has the wow factor thanks to its barrel-vaulted ceilings, grand open fireplace, antlered chandeliers and... more

New Milton, Hampshire  

The New Forest’s Chewton Glen, voted Best Hotel in the British Isles by Conde Nast Traveller Magazine, is at top of the luxury-tag league. Executive head chef Luke Matthews... more

Crudwell, Malmesbury, Wiltshire  

This impressive stone mansion is set in three acres of immaculately tended Victorian gardens complete with pool and croquet lawn. The glassware sparkles on the white linen... more

Hambleton, Oakham, Rutland  

Set in beautifully maintained grounds overlooking Rutland Water, Hambleton Hall is a country house hotel to make you swoon. Arrive in time to take afternoon tea on the... more