Backwell House, North Somerset
Backwell House is a beautifully revamped Georgian country house just outside Bristol, which opened in September 2016 and has been notching up the accolades ever since. From its mellow stone portico, you’ll see only rolling hills, yet the bright lights of the energetic city are a mere 15-minute drive away. Inside the house are nine double ensuite bedrooms, each stylishly and uniquely decorated with antique finds, reclaimed timbers, local artworks and reconditioned vintage bathtubs.
Chef Ross Hunter and his team will cook up a storm in the kitchen with a tailored menu, focusing on locally sourced produce with many of the ingredients grown or reared in Backwell House’s own extensive grounds – vegetables and herbs from the Victorian walled garden, eggs from the hotel’s chickens, honey from the beehives and beef from the herd grazing the lush pastures.
The quintessentially English house, built in 1817, is independently owned and run and it feels rather like you’re staying in a friend’s very chic country pad.
With oodles of Georgian charm, updated for the 21st-century guest, it’s the ideal countryside escape for an extravagant private party.
- Vibe: Countryside Chic & Decadent Dinners
- Best For: Glamorous House Parties / The Big 4-0
- Sleeps: 18
- Dining: 2 AA Rosette Restaurant – breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner. Tasting Menus and bespoke creations available
- Price: From £1,725 per night B&B
www.backwellhouse.co.uk