I was looking for somewhere local for Greg and I to have a little break. Whilst surfing the web I found Handpicked Hotels, a hotel group that specialises in luxury, good food and beautiful surroundings. The hotels are historic buildings which have been sympathetically restored and adapted into accommodation. We chose to stay at Nutfield Priory with dinner and breakfast included. On arrival we were upgraded to a junior suite and our stay was really lovely so just thought I would share some photos.
Nutfield Priory - picture from Handpicked Hotels
As you know the weather in the UK has not been very sunny with most of us waking up to rain now for the past month. This weekend was no exception so the photograph above is from their website. The hotel is in Redhill and overlooks the Weald. Despite the rainy weather the view was beautiful with everything looking very green and lush.
View from the Cloisters restaurant
The hotel provides wellies for exploring the grounds
Our rate included food from the Chapter menu and it was absolutely delicious. Handpicked Hotels works hard to source their food locally and focusses on seasonal produce.
Starter of beetroot and goats cheese mousse
Starter of salmon with pickles, caviar and lemon gel
Main of pork loin, wrapped in bacon and served with seasonal vegetables
Fillet steak with salsify, mushrooms and potato rosti
Chocolate baileys mousse with white chocolate sauce and honeycomb
American style cheesecake with pineapple and kumquat gel
Breakfast pastry selection
This was definitely a perfect rainy day getaway. The hotel is set in lovely grounds, has a spa and pool attached and is very close to lots of National Trust properties.
I was not sponsored or given any freebies for this post, I just really enjoyed our stay, thought the service was impeccable, and like to spread the word about things I enjoy.
I was not sponsored or given any freebies for this post, I just really enjoyed our stay, thought the service was impeccable, and like to spread the word about things I enjoy.
