5 Foodie Escapes To Book This Season
Padstow
Cornwall
You might know Rick and Katie Toogood’s Prawn on the Lawn in Islington. They also have a modern seafood bistro, bearing the same name, in pretty Padstow, where the pair grew up and now live. For those looking to make a full, food-focused weekender out of their Cornish escape, you can also book into the pair’s other restaurants, Little Prawn and Barnaby’s. The latter is a little bit further out from the shorefront and is just the place to kick things off with a beautiful bottle of pinot noir rosé from surrounding vineyard Trevibban Mill, before trying the kitchen’s signature fried oysters with mojo verde and Tajin, a terrific gurnard tostada with fermented cabbage and a round of Rock’s famed crispy spiced potatoes. Another must-order is the herb butter martini, which is both coastal and complex.
Prawn on the Lawn itself greets you with its pink neon signage. But it’s the flavours that will make the most impact: think lime-packed crab som tam with peanuts, monkfish with gochujang and pickled daikon, and seared scallops in a punchy Thai marinade. Newcomer Little Prawn’s menu is just as memorable. The whipped cod’s roe with pink peppercorns goes perfectly with a slice or two of local Coombeshead Farm bread), while the Cornish bonito with polenta chips introduced us to ultimate condiment, Mr Naga Mayo.
Where to stay…
Trevear Farm is only 15 minutes from Padstow and has a lovely selection of self-contained accommodation for couples and groups. There are two stylish cottages that can host up the four guests and for larger groups, there’s Broadview for up to ten people. Best of all, every guest gets access to the high-end gym, a luxe pool and the well-stocked farm shop if you fancy one night cooking in the cottages. Farm tours, where you can meet the resident pigs and llamas, are a fun addition to any stay.
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The Bushcamp
Cotswolds
Wellies at the ready. The Bushcamp is a new English safari experience in the wilderness created by the team behind The Pelican, The Hero, The Fat Badger and The Hart – all stellar pubs in London. Each remote camp can be set up anywhere – in a meadow, a walled garden, on a hillside or by the sea – and are available to book year-round. Built around the ritual of cooking over open fire, guests can expect meat, fish and vegetables cooked asado-style over an open fire, with bloody marys to kick things off and sundowners as the night draws in.
Ingredients are sourced directly from the group’s garden at Bruern Farm, plus a community of regenerative farmers and growers. Menus are designed for sharing. Freshly shucked oysters are served on ice from the boot of a vintage Land Rover, while game tea is circulated to warm guests up. Served on long tables under an atmospheric safari tent, mains include the likes of ribs of beef, whole fish and scallops, with the option of a whole lamb or half pig for larger groups. And the seasonal puddings are stars in their own right – right now, that means bubbling apple pies and custard, poached pears, and cheese served with chutney and Hobnobs. Don’t have a special occasion coming up? Keep an eye out for The Summer Camp, a pop-up hotel and permanent place to eat, drink and stay in the English country, along with an outfitter’s shop, which is set to open soon.
Where to stay…
The Bull at Charlbury, a small town in west Oxfordshire, has the same charm as the rest of Public House Group’s London pubs, with chic minimalist interiors and crowd-pleasing dishes. Set in a former inn dating back to the 16th century, the pub has a cosy dining room serving yet more phenomenal food (think mince on toast and exemplary Welsh rarebit). There are ten lovely bedrooms upstairs and breakfast is served back down in the pub.
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Moor Hall & The Barn
Lancashire
Moor Hall is one of the loveliest restaurants in the UK. In this year’s Michelin Guide, head chef Mark Birchall was rightfully rewarded with three Michelin stars, as well as a Michelin Green star for sustainability. In the Lancashire village of Aughton (surprisingly only a couple of hours by train from Euston), a lunch or dinner at Moor Hall is an experience. You’ll move around a bit, beginning in a wood-panelled lounge in the original 16th-century manor house for cocktails and snacks (like English muffin with buttered lobster and pancetta) before a wander through the kitchen garden for a look at the season’s bounty and another delicious bite – for us, a chorizo and runner bean croustade that burst with flavour. Next, you’ll weave through the multitude of bent heads in the kitchen before meeting Mark at the pass (and having your final snack, a bite of smoked eel, potato and fermented garlic) and taking your seat in the restaurant.
The food is sensational, with much of it finished at the table. Poached oysters are plated, before dill and buttermilk is added to the shells and whisked up to make a sauce. Butter is curled in front of you. You’ll be taken into the cheese room, two at a time, to admire the all-British line-up before making your selection. Back in the lounge, there’s a trolley laden with the most striking jewel-box collection of petits fours for you to mix and match your final taste of Moor Hall. For the ultimate foodie weekend away, the team’s more relaxed one-Michelin-starred restaurant The Barn is also found on the five-acre estate.
Where to stay…
A fresh recipient of two Michelin Keys, Moor Hall has 14 luxe guest bedrooms, each with large comfy beds and smart bathrooms with rolltop baths. Some are located above the main hall, with views over the lake or gardens, and there’s a further two rooms in the gatehouse by the lake. New for winter 2025 are revised Sunday hours at the restaurant, meaning overnight guests are now able to have lunch. Later on, those staying over will be treated to a complimentary glass of champagne, before finishing with a simple late supper of pie, cheese, cake and a half bottle of port served in their rooms for a relaxed end to the weekend.
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Cartmel
Lake District
In the Lake District village of Cartmel, L’Enclume became the first restaurant in northern England to be awarded three Michelin stars, making Simon Rogan just the third English chef to receive the honour. Opened in 2002, the restaurant quickly rose to international prominence thanks to Simon’s laser focus on hyper-seasonal and traceable tasting menus. Simon and his team have been prime movers in the UK’s farm-to-fork movement, and in 2021 L’Enclume was among the first to be awarded the newly created Michelin Green star for sustainable practices and ethos. It uses ingredients harvested predominantly on Our Farm, Simon’s very own farm a mile or so from the restaurant in the Cartmel Valley, alongside produce from top Lake District producers. Many places offer seasonal dishes, but few can claim such a detailed understanding of all the produce they cook with, with chefs and growers that work so closely together. If you’re visiting the restaurant between the start of April and end of September, tours of Our Farm are available to book – there’s surely no better way to set the scene and whet your appetite for the incredible feast that awaits later that day.
Picture-postcard Cartmel is not just home to L’Enclume. You’ll also find a more casual concept, one-Michelin-starred Rogan & Co, as well as one-starred Aulis, a behind-the-scenes six-seater test kitchen next to L’Enclume that works in the same way as its sister establishment in Soho – where Simon’s team develops dishes and tests them out on eight lucky diners each night, before the top dishes make their way onto other menus in the Rogan collection.
Where to stay…
If you’re travelling up, we recommend booking one of L’Enclume’s 16 bedrooms and suites, which are dotted around the village, each within walking distance of the restaurant. When you book a bedroom, you’re automatically guaranteed a table at L'Enclume and breakfast at Rogan & Co. Each room is individually designed and takes references from its surroundings. Every bathroom is filled with luxurious bath products and diffusers – all available to buy in the team’s Our Shop on the village square, alongside granite pepper pots, cast-iron spice mills and the restaurant’s own coal oil, seaweed salt and jams. Then there’s Linthwaite House on Windermere, which is also home to Simon’s other Lake District restaurant, Henrock. Combine the two overnighters, and you’ll got an ideal long weekend away.
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Ynyshir
Wales
You’ll find Ynyshir is in the small market town of Machynllethin in Powys, Wales. The two-Michelin-starred restaurant is headed up by local Gareth Ward, who elevates simple Welsh produce and creates dishes you won’t try elsewhere (and as such, there are no substitutions, so think carefully before booking if you have intolerances). Diners are taken on an immersive journey over the course of four or five hours, with a tasting menu that showcases ingredients from around the world – think Japanese bluefin tuna and Singapore chilli crab. During a recent takeover lunch at Claridge’s, Gareth and his team cooked up the likes of Japanese hamachi, served with miso and teriyaki, and a fabulous green curry with shrimp – and they’ve lived long in the memory for all the right reasons.
The food isn’t the only reason to make the trek up to north Wales. The atmosphere is everything, especially when it comes to setting the scene with music. Each sitting, a vinyl DJ will play everything from Motown classics to chilled folk, while a disco ball shimmers above. It’s not what you’d expect from a multi-Michelin-awarded hotspot – and it’s all the more special for it.
Where to stay…
We suggest making a weekend of it by booking one of the handful of bedrooms in the grounds of the restaurant. Expect a more pared-back expression of the modern, Scandi-inspired décor found downstairs – and one of the rooms is dog-friendly too. For extra-special occasions, take a look at the Garden Room.
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