This elegant restaurant draws a well-dressed crowd for some of the very best Indian food in the world. Chefs working in the attractive open kitchen prepare wonderful dishes such as lobster in masala sauce, chicken biryani, and a sublime pomegranate sorbet for dessert.
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Overview
From Andrew Harper
Almost exactly 600 miles from north to south, Great Britain is the ninth-largest and third most populated island in the world, with around 60 million inhabitants. Despite its relatively small area, it contains immense scenic variety. Although much of southern England is crowded and heavily urbanized, most of northern Scotland is a wilderness of lakes and mountains, populated chiefly by red deer. During the last ice age, Britain was part of continental Europe, and only became an island again when the glaciers retreated and sea levels rose around 6,500 B.C. Today, the Channel, separating England from France, is 21 miles wide at its narrowest point. The three nations of England, Wales and Scotland are politically united, but still intensely protective of their individual identities.
CLIMATE: The weather is changeable and generally mild. Summers may be warm and sunny, but there is no guarantee of fine weather. On balance, the best months for a visit are June, July and September.
TIME: Five hours ahead of New York (EST).
CURRENCY: British pound sterling (£). Fluctuating rate valued at £1.00 = US$1.60 as of December 2012.
U.S. EMBASSY: London, Tel. 20-7499-9000.
DIRECT DIAL CODES: To phone hotels and restaurants in England, Wales or Scotland, dial 011 (inter national access) + 44 (Great Britain code) + city code and local numbers in listings.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Passport. Visit www.travel.state.gov, and for travelers’ health information, www.cdc.gov
GENERAL INFORMATION: Visit www.visitbritain.com before your trip.
Hotels
All recommended hotels in England
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Lucknam Park Hotel & SpaDistinguished 18th-century Palladian manor house secluded amid 500 acres of parkland, six miles northeast of Bath. |
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The Royal Crescent HotelUnique hotel occupying two magnificent Georgian townhouses in the center of the historic Royal Crescent. Forty-five guest quarters feature period furniture and well-equipped baths. |
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Barnsley HouseRefined country house hotel in 17th-century mansion within celebrated 11-acre Rosemary Verey gardens. The 19 rooms and suites include fireplaces, beamed ceilings and plank floors. |
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Hotel TresantonElegant seaside hotel in a picture-book village with memorable views of the enchanting Cornish coast. Several interconnecting hillside buildings contain 31 stylish lodgings. |
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Farlam HallRichly decorated 17th-century farmstead manor standing amid 12 acres of gardens and peaceful lawns near Hadrian’s Wall, an hour’s drive north of the Lake District. |
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Holbeck GhyllRomantic 19th-century Victorian mansion commanding views over Lake Windermere and the Langdale Fells, a short drive south of Grasmere. |
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Sharrow Bay Country House HotelManor house set amid woodlands on the picturesque mountain-backed shore of Lake Ullswater. |
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Gidleigh ParkCharming Tudor-style sanctuary overlooking 107 acres of parkland along the banks of the North Teign River, 21⁄2 hours southwest of Bath (25 miles west of Exeter). |
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Hotel EndsleighEngaging country retreat occupying the Duke of Bedford’s former 19th-century fishing lodge, on the western edge of Dartmoor (21⁄2 hours southwest of Bath). |
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Stock Hill Country House Hotel & RestaurantVictorian stone mansion near famous Stourhead Gardens, at the gateway to Thomas Hardy country. Eight guest lodgings come with antique furniture and well-equipped baths. |
Villas
All recommended villas in England
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Cheval Residences Phoenix HouseTucked behind a beautiful Victorian facade just a two-minute walk from Chelsea's chic shops are the rich and welcoming apartments-studio, one- or two-bedroom - of Phoenix House. London |
Dining
All recommended restaurants in England
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Bar Boulud
The Adam Tihany-designed restaurant of chef Daniel Boulud on the ground floor of the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park is ideal for lunch after shopping in Knightsbridge (Sloane Street, Harrods and Harvey Nichols). Diners enjoy delicious charcuterie, coq au vin, salads, grills and hamburgers.
66 Knightsbridge
London
SW3 1
United Kingdom
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US$65
Dabbous
Though it’s located in fashionable Fitzrovia, Dabbous has a post-industrial style more in keeping with evolving east London neighborhoods. A committed locavore, chef Ollie Dabbous strives to make the natural tastes of his produce as eloquent as possible. A perfect example is a starter of coddled egg with wild mushrooms and smoked salt butter served in an open eggshell on a nest of hay. It’s simple but delicious, like all of Dabbous’ signature plates, including braised halibut in beurre blanc with sea “herbs” (seaweed), and a dessert of fresh milk curds with birch sap and winter fruit.
39 Whitfield Street, W1
London
W1T 2SF
United Kingdom
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$80
Gauthier Soho
French-born chef Alexis Gauthier has opened a terrific restaurant in a handsomely renovated Georgian townhouse in Soho. His menus change with the season, but run to dishes such as Scottish langoustines with tarragon, and Highland venison and pears with celeriac and black truffles in a light pepper jus.
21 Romilly Street, W1
London
W1D 5
United Kingdom
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US$80
Green's Restaurant and Oyster Bar
Conveniently located in St. James’s, this traditional English seafood house is just the place to sample indigenous pleasures such as Colchester oysters, smoked Scottish salmon, Dorset crab, and grilled Dover sole with Hollandaise sauce. It has a nice selection of wines by the glass.
36 Duke Street
London
SW1Y 6DF
United Kingdom
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US$75
Hakkasan Mayfair
This sumptuously decorated establishment sets the highest standards for Chinese food in London. Terrific dim sum, plus a peerlessly imaginative menu that includes the likes of stir-fried black pepper rib eye, jasmine-smoked pork ribs, and stir-fried Australian lobster and baby bamboo in a spicy black-bean sauce.
17 Bruton Street, W1
London
W1J 6QB
United Kingdom
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US$120
Hibiscus
French-born chef Claude Bosi created a major stir when he opened his Michelin-starred restaurant in the Shropshire town of Ludlow in 2000. Now he’s moved back to London, and his dining room just off of New Bond Street is a sensation all over again. Expect dishes such as pork pie ravioli with a fricassee of Puy lentils and apple; roast Cornish sea bream stuffed with wild mushrooms, lime, peanuts and ginger; and a fine selection of British and French cheeses. Excellent value prix-fixe lunch menu.
29 Maddox Street
London
W1S 2PA
United Kingdom
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US$110
Hix
Chef Mark Hix’s place in Soho is perfect for a pre- or post-theater meal. The kitchen works exclusively with British-sourced produce, as seen in dishes such as Cornish fish soup and ham hock with piccalilli to start, followed by roasted red-legged partridge with buttered curly kale and rowan berry jelly, or hanger steak with baked bone marrow.
66-70 Brewer Street
London
W1F 9
United Kingdom
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US$70
J. Sheekey
It is always a pleasure to feast on a first-rate catch of the day at this Victorian-style seafood house in Covent Garden (which makes it ideal for pre- or post-theater dining), with its softly lit, wood-paneled décor. Look for English classics such as potted shrimp and fish pie.
32-34 St. Martin’s Court
London
WC2H 0
United Kingdom
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US$85
Le Café Anglais
This pretty modern brasserie has an art deco décor and is run by talented chef Rowley Leigh, who writes a food column in the Financial Times. The set price lunch and dinner menus are excellent values. Alternatively, order à la carte and savor Maldon oysters followed by Leigh’s wonderful roast chicken with tarragon.
8 Porchester Gardens
London
W2 4DB
United Kingdom
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US$55
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Has anyone stayed here? Compared to Chewton Glen, which we like. Going in August prior to a Baltic Cruise.
Gail
Dear Gail,
We would recommend having a look at the October 2010 Hideaway Report, in which Mr. Harper writes an extensive review of Lime Wood. He does compare it to Chewton Glen:
"At the end of an extremely pleasant two-night stay, we concluded that Lime Wood's primary market will be affluent and relatively youthful Londoners. However, it also provides an excellent touring base for Americans who are in search of deep comfort and delicious food in refined contemporary surroundings. Its direct competitor is Chewton Glen, a long-established and much more conventional country house hotel located in New Milton 12 miles away (and long a favorite of Harper members). The two properties are utterly different, but both are excellent in their respective ways and will appeal to people of contrasting sensibilities."
For additional information about the two properties, please feel free to contact the Travel Office at (800) 375-4685, (630) 734-4610 or reservations@andrewharper.com.
Best Regards,
The Travel Office
Any recent reports from either the Buckland Manor or other hotels in the Cotswolds, for an Oct visit?
Thanks,
LI
Russell's of Broadway terrific. A restaurant with rooms in the center of town. Great food. 6 modern rooms. Suite excellent--couch, comfy chairs, huge bathroom. Staff couldn't be nicer. Much less stuffy than Buckland Manor which requires a coat and tie for men at dinner.
My husband and I will be spending five nights at Buckland Manor this coming May. It is our first visit to the area and we will be there five nights. We will probably have one "fine dining" experience and the rest can be casual. Any restaurant recommendations within 20-30 minutes of Buckland Manor would be appreciated.
Russell's of Broadway a terrific restaurant in the center of Broadway a few minutes from Buckland Manor. Don't need a coat and tie. Modern. Varied and interesting menu.
Hello,
You might consider The Fox Inn (about 18 km from Buckland Manor) or the Michelin-starred Lords of the Manor (about 15 km away).
The concierge of Buckland Manor should be able to provide additional recommendations. If you made your reservations through the Travel Office, feel free to contact your travel consultant (800-375-4685), and he or she can request suggestions.
Best Regards,
The Travel Office
My husband and I will be visiting the Cotswolds for the first time this coming May. We are looking for restaurant recommendations within 20-30 minutes of Buckland Manor where we will be staying for five nights. We will probably have one "fine dining" experience during our stay but the rest can be casual. All recommendations are welcome!
I have no idea where you are from but I grew up in the Cotswolds - and am very pleased your going to visit there. It's a fabulous part of the world and a beautiful part of Britain! Theres actually a lot to see and do in what is a practically quite small area. While you are there do visit Chipping Camden, Bouton-on-the-Water, the Slaughters and if you can, Castle Combe - to name a tiny few areas. In terms of food, old gorgeous pubs may be your best bet. The Cotswold House Hotel (actually not an old pub but a stylish hotel!) is wonderful - and I would highly recommend it for an stay for any other visit; having stayed there with my parents for their anniversary - the rooms are fab. Hick's Brasserie is their casual restaurant and is v.good for a casual bite (do steer clear of its fine dining restaurant - Juliana's - however, it's pretentious and the wait staff are, frankly, rude). There are some brilliant pubs in the area; the Chequers in Chipping Camden, Falkland Arms in Great Tew, the Fox at Broadwell, the Crown in Blockley. Burford is also wonderful and I can highly recommend the bar in the Lamb Inn - gorgeous. The Angel at Burford is also lovely. I hope that you love it and that the sun shines!