Buckland Manor never disappoints. From the sun-drenched gardens to the grand manor house, the atmosphere promises a delightful experience. The warm welcome from the staff further reinforces this, setting the stage for a memorable afternoon.

This visit, however, offered something truly special: the Spring Tasting Menu. Designed by Head Chef Mark Potts, it’s a culinary journey showcasing the freshest seasonal produce. Local ingredients and herbs mingle with homegrown delights from the hotel’s gardens, creating a symphony of flavours on each plate. For those with special dietary requirements, Mark will rejig the menu to cater for all.

Each course, from amuse-bouches to desserts, is a testament to Chef Potts’ artistry. Local, seasonal vegetables take centre stage, their freshness a delightful reminder of spring’s bounty. Every element works in perfect harmony, a true celebration of the ingredients themselves.

The entire experience is a masterclass in fine dining. 

Friendly, knowledgeable service complements the elegant ambience, making every guest feel pampered and satisfied. It’s more than just a meal; it’s a celebration of the season, local produce, and culinary artistry.

Leaving Buckland Manor, the warmth of the afternoon sun lingers, along with the fragrant memory of the spring blooms. The Cotswolds’ magic remains, and the exquisite Spring Tasting Menu will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression.

Ready to embark on your own culinary adventure? Visit Buckland Manor’s website: www.bucklandmanor.co.uk

We were at Buckland Manor to enjoy a Festive Afternoon Tea experience. We had envisioned the enchanting afternoon tea that awaited, a delightful prelude to the festive season, and as we entered and were greeted warmly by the lovely members of staff, our vision came to life. We were seated in the very best seat in the house for an afternoon tea, by the open fireplace in the cosy sofa in the centre of the beautiful lounge, decorated with twinkling lights, boughs of holly, and plump wreaths… what a festive atmosphere, it was just lovely. 

A Tale of Two Teas

We sat down in the comfortable sofa… and the feast began. We were served two afternoon teas, one traditional and one vegan; both were presented to us on three-tiered stands, one laden with the traditional afternoon tea delights and the other overflowing with an array of tempting vegan afternoon tea treats. 

The afternoon teas were created in a way that was testament to Buckland Manor’s commitment to culinary excellence and their ability to cater to every dietary preference. As a vegan, it is often the case that the vegan option is a lesser option… but this was certainly not the case at Buckland Manor.

A Three-Tiered Feast

Our feast began on little starter-plates where we were served two wonderful pre-sandwich treats. Delicious!

And then we started on the tower. The bottom tiers consisted of the classic finger sandwiches with delicate fillings. Each bite was a symphony of flavours, the textures perfectly balanced and the tastes harmonising in perfect unison. Delicious!

The middle tiers were the traditional scone tiers. With jam and clotted cream or vegan butter, the scones were warm and fluffy. Delicious!

A few hours into the experience, we made it to the top tier where festive cakes awaited us. Culinary creativity and ingenuity had gone into crafting each of these well-balanced sweet treats. Delicious!

Hearts full of Festive Cheer

As we sat back and sipped our cups of perfectly brewed Earl Grey tea, we reflected on the remarkable afternoon tea experience we had just had. Buckland Manor had not only indulged our taste buds but also shown us how their creativity with the many festive touches, and the passion of the chefs were evident in each dish.

We left Buckland Manor with hearts full of festive cheer, ready to embrace the magic of the Christmas season.

BOOK YOUR AFTERNOON TEA AT BUCKLAND MANOR HERE

January 2019: Today we enjoyed the most wonderful of lunches at Lygon Bar & Grill at The Lygon Arms in Broadway. This was not our first time here (and you not it was not our last), as we’ve had the pleasure of enjoying several breakfasts, lunches and dinners in this beautiful restaurant, but today was extra special as we were checking out the brand new menu.

With some delicious sounding new dishes, and some Lygon-classics that they simply couldn’t leave out of the new menu, we had the difficult task of choosing what to have. After some deliberation, we went for the soufflé and the parsnip & apricot soup for starters, the monk fish and beef pie for mains and two classics for pudding, the sticky date & toffee pudding and the fruit crumble. Everything was SO delicious, and as always with the culinary delights at The Lygon, everything was taken to another level in taste and presentation, but the soufflé was several levels further even. With a tasty, almost crusty outside, and lighter than air throughout the inside, it was the best soufflé we’d ever had… ever, ever.

So the menu was new, but the setting and the service was the same as always: Beautiful and first class, in that order. The Lygon Bar & Grill is one of our all-time favourite restaurants, anywhere. The most beautiful setting, always a cosy atmosphere and a stunning open fireplace, which today had a hot, roaring fire burning. We love it. And as for the service: Always friendly and always first class. A special mention to Adrian who mostly served our table during lunch today.

Thank You, Team Lygon, for yet another lovely experience… can’t wait to come back again. Book your own delicious experience at Lygon Bar & Grill today.