The Vineyard at Stockcross
Hotel and restaurant in the country
A haven for food and wine lovers, this property, owned by Sir Peter Michael, located just outside Newbury (Berkshire) and one hour from central London, boasts traditional bedrooms and contemporary and spacious atrium suites. Apart from the food, which has won an array of awards and the fine wine cellar (23,000 unique wines and an impressive wine list), it offers one of the most highly rated spas in the UK. Art lovers will appreciate the wonderful display of original art and sculpture. The privacy at The Vineyard provides a unique setting for events, including weddings and other family celebrations. ...Read more
United Kingdom, Newbury

The Waterside Inn
Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux and hotel on a river
While Michel Roux, the father, now takes the time to “inhale the sweet aroma of grapes and write books”, Alain - the son - has brilliantly taken over at the helm of the Waterside Inn. Resolutely creative French cuisine like roasted scallops on sliced baby artichokes, infused with honey, orange and lemon and sprinkled with crab meat; or the salmon en papillote with pine needles and a star aniseed sauce. On the terrace, in the shade of a willow tree, or in the inn's cosy rooms, let yourself be soothed by the calm of the River Thames… And if you feel a desire to explore the surrounding area, you can visit Windsor castle or stroll around Savill Garden, one of the finest in England. ...Read more
United Kingdom, Bray

Restaurant The Fat Duck
Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux in a village
Snail Porridge, Mock Turtle Soup, Nitro-scrambled Egg and Bacon Ice Cream, “Sound of the sea”… As you might have guessed by now, Heston Blumenthal’s cooking is unique. His restaurant, The Fat Duck, is located in the English countryside just a few miles outside London in a building dating back 450 years with an updated minimalist décor. From a very young age, this “culinary alchemist” has had a modern approach to his cooking – the study of the physical phenomena that effect the taste and flavour of a dish – and he likes nothing better than to develop new possibilities including his current research into historic British gastronomy in a bid to recreate dishes inspired by the past. One of his multi-sensory creations is a seafood dish with a twist. For those who like creativity and imagination when they go out for a meal, this is definitely the place to go… ...Read more
United Kingdom, Bray