20 May 2014
With summer drawing ever nearer, now is the perfect time to start planning a trip to the coast - the ideal place for a pick-me-up dose of fresh sea air, revitalising walks along the shore, and oodles of locally caught and prepared seafood dishes.
Bespoke Hotels (www.bespokehotels.com) have a number of independent and boutique properties across the UK, with delectable restaurants dotted along the coastline spearheading a growing emphasis on sustainable produce from local sources. The Chefs take great pride in the food served, using only the finest, locally sourced ingredients – where the catch goes from sea to plate in a matter of hours. These hotel and dining hot spots also make idyllic destinations to enjoy a coastal 'staycation' with friends and family.
From the remote glens of the Scottish Highlands to picturesque fishing villages on the Cornishcoast, Bespoke Hotels have lined up the very best places for seafood lovers and walkingenthusiasts, to escape to this summer.
From the remote glens of the Scottish Highlands to picturesque fishing villages on the Cornishcoast, Bespoke Hotels have lined up the very best places for seafood lovers and walkingenthusiasts, to escape to this summer.
There are trails in the area to suit all hikers and ramblers, while just two miles away the pretty village of Tarbert boasts a fleet of local fishing boats and yachts, alongside the chance to see the harbour's visiting pod of dolphins if you're really lucky.
Close to the Channel Port of Dover, Folkestone's Channel Tunnel and Canterbury, the Marquis at Alkham (from £70pp www.themarquisatalkham.co.uk) Restaurant and Hotel is centrally located in the picturesque village of Alkham at the Southern end of the Kent Downs. The surrounding Alkham Valley, with rolling hills and narrow country lanes, is an area of outstanding natural beauty and the perfect location for walkers to explore the Kentish countryside and coastline.
Here the head chef presides over heavenly menus that change regularly, using locally caught fish and produce sourced from the nearby region to provide guests with the ultimate fine dining experience. In the award-winning eatery, guests can look forward to robust, fresh flavours served with imagination and flair by the dedicated kitchen team at this contemporary boutique hotel, alongside wines from the Marquis's vineyard itself.
Surrounded by cliffs and headlands that form part of the Cornish Coastal Footpath, Portloe possesses unrivaled beauty and an enduring sense of wonder. The Lugger Hotel (from £50pp www.bespokehotels.com/thelugger) – recently named “Best Seaside Hotel” by the Sunday Times – sits right in the centre of this delightful village and boasts a two AA rosette restaurant that overlooks the ocean waves. Serving classical cuisine with an emphasis on locally-sourced produce, particularly shellfish, lobster and crab, dining is an authentically Cornish experience, complemented by a fine wine list and breathtaking surroundings.
At Lamphey Court Hotel (from £60pp www.lampheycourt.co.uk), after exploring the world famous Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and coastal path, guests can kick back and enjoy a deliciously simple and well-balanced menu. Dishes are imaginatively prepared using the finest fresh ingredients, and the locally and regionally sourced produce means you'll savour everything from Freshwater Bay lobster, to salmon from the River Teifi. In the summer months, alfresco dining on the terrace is an absolute must, allowing guests to take in the stunning Pembrokeshire countryside views as they get their fill.
Based in Argyll on the Mull of Kintyre Peninsula, the grounds of Stonefield Castle (from £50pp www.bespokehotels.com/stonefieldcastle) lead casually down to the tranquil shores of Loch Fyne, where guests can try their hand at sea and fly-fishing. The AA Rosette award-winning restaurant provides guests with the chance to sample the best of all that is Scottish, with the chef famed in the area for catching the day's fish himself each morning, and the restaurant accordingly renowned for its locally sourced produce. Sitting amidst its own 60 acre woodland gardens beside the Loch, guests of Stonefield Castle can enjoy a wide range of activities, from walks and wildlife spotting, to ferry trips and fishing.
At Lamphey Court Hotel (from £60pp www.lampheycourt.co.uk), after exploring the world famous Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and coastal path, guests can kick back and enjoy a deliciously simple and well-balanced menu. Dishes are imaginatively prepared using the finest fresh ingredients, and the locally and regionally sourced produce means you'll savour everything from Freshwater Bay lobster, to salmon from the River Teifi. In the summer months, alfresco dining on the terrace is an absolute must, allowing guests to take in the stunning Pembrokeshire countryside views as they get their fill.
Based in Argyll on the Mull of Kintyre Peninsula, the grounds of Stonefield Castle (from £50pp www.bespokehotels.com/stonefieldcastle) lead casually down to the tranquil shores of Loch Fyne, where guests can try their hand at sea and fly-fishing. The AA Rosette award-winning restaurant provides guests with the chance to sample the best of all that is Scottish, with the chef famed in the area for catching the day's fish himself each morning, and the restaurant accordingly renowned for its locally sourced produce. Sitting amidst its own 60 acre woodland gardens beside the Loch, guests of Stonefield Castle can enjoy a wide range of activities, from walks and wildlife spotting, to ferry trips and fishing.
There are trails in the area to suit all hikers and ramblers, while just two miles away the pretty village of Tarbert boasts a fleet of local fishing boats and yachts, alongside the chance to see the harbour's visiting pod of dolphins if you're really lucky.
Close to the Channel Port of Dover, Folkestone's Channel Tunnel and Canterbury, the Marquis at Alkham (from £70pp www.themarquisatalkham.co.uk) Restaurant and Hotel is centrally located in the picturesque village of Alkham at the Southern end of the Kent Downs. The surrounding Alkham Valley, with rolling hills and narrow country lanes, is an area of outstanding natural beauty and the perfect location for walkers to explore the Kentish countryside and coastline.
Here the head chef presides over heavenly menus that change regularly, using locally caught fish and produce sourced from the nearby region to provide guests with the ultimate fine dining experience. In the award-winning eatery, guests can look forward to robust, fresh flavours served with imagination and flair by the dedicated kitchen team at this contemporary boutique hotel, alongside wines from the Marquis's vineyard itself.
Reservations: wwww.bespokehotels.com or 0844 815 9833
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For further information please contact:
Gabriella Brunton
Tel: 07538877685
Email: gabby@streetand.co
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