England

Swap the big city for calming country air, top-notch food, stone cottages and breathtaking manors. From Lakeland views to Cotswolds cosiness, we’ve got you covered.

Perfected over centuries, the great hotels of the English countryside offer a peerless mix of service, comfort, and coziness, with a view back into the beginnings of modern hospitality.

We sat down for a chat with the chef and owner of House of Tides as it approaches its fifth anniversary.

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The chef of The Dining Room (at Whatley Manor) tells us about his journey to becoming a top toque.