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The Brookfield Hotel Location Havant Road, Emsworth, PO10 7LF t: 0844 625 7522 w: www.brookfieldhotel.co.uk e: bookings@brookfieldhotel.co.uk
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Established in 1972, The Brookfield Hotel is a family-owned country hotel. Located between Portsmouth and Chichester, the house is set in its own landscaped gardens just outside the charming village of Emsworth. Its £20 to proximity to both the South Downs National Park and the beautiful south coast £33 makes The Brookfield the perfect destination for a weekend getaway, and the range of rooms means that you’re guaranteed a comfortable stay whatever your budget. Downstairs, The Brookfield’s restaurant welcomes residents and non-residents alike; stop by for a luxurious breakfast, a special afternoon tea, or evening cocktails with friends. At lunchtime, guests can also enjoy two courses for £15.50 or three for £17.95. Begin with a starter of Caesar salad or Food Served: flavoursome mini fishcakes before moving on to a main of mussel, clam and Mon-Sat 7.15am-9.30am, chilli linguine or a tasty onion tart. The desserts range from rich chocolate noon-2pm, 7pm-9.30pm; cheesecake to caramelised lemon Sun 8am-10am, noon-2pm, tart – you won’t be able to resist 7pm-9.30pm these homemade treats. In the evening, the offering is equally impressive, encompassing grilled dishes, traditional favourites and sumptuous creations like juicy duck breast with celeriac rosti and lamb rump with garlic and thyme mash. As well as all this, The Brookfield Hotel also welcomes private parties and the team is experienced at hosting weddings, christenings, wakes and conferences. British
River Cottage Kitchen Winchester Location Abbey Mill, Abbey Mill Gardens, The Broadway, Winchester, SO23 9GH t: 0844 625 3592 w: www.rivercottage.net e: winchesterkitchen@rivercottage.net
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River Cottage Kitchen Winchester is located in the stunningly converted Grade II listed Abbey Mill building in Abbey Mill Gardens, just off the Broadway in Winchester city centre. The venue is open daily, serving lunch and dinner in relaxing surrounds, with a separate bar area where you can enjoy a selection of local cider, beer, River Cottage seasonal cocktails, coffee, cake and snacks throughout the day.
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The team at River Cottage uses the very best local, responsibly sourced and seasonal ingredients to create delicious menus that reflect their passion and commitment to food provenance. Fresh seasonal vegetables are always at the heart of the cooking – including on the children’s menu. The free-range, organic and wild meats are sourced from farms they know and trust, and the fish and shellfish is day-boat landed, MSC certified or sustainably Food Served: times may farmed. The team loves working vary, please call for details with like-minded producers and suppliers, which in turn helps to protect and support small businesses, rural communities and the environment. You may remember River Cottage from its humble beginning in 1999, when Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall first brought his hands-on, ethical food ethos to the nation’s TV screens. Since then, the River Cottage books, series and Hugh’s hard-hitting campaigns have helped change the eating habits of the nation, as well as attitudes to animal welfare. 20
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Guide 2019