Looking for the perfect autumn getaway? Well it might just be your lucky day, because Devonshire five-star destination Boringdon Hall Hotel and Spa has launched a special break that’s perfect for foodies, including an overnight stay and dinner at Michelin-starred restaurant Àclèaf – which means you won’t even have to leave the UK for your next luxurious escape. And of course, the promise of decadent cuisine certainly helps.
Offering the pinnacle of culinary excellence, the one-night stay includes dinner at Michelin-starred and four AA Rosette restaurant Àclèaf, where head chef Scott Paton cooks up a storm in the kitchen and will deliver a decadent and delicious four-course meal. The line-up includes a cheese course as well as wine pairings throughout to compliment the flavours, promising a thoroughly unforgettable experience from start to finish, and a true showcase of just why this sought-after restaurant has won itself such acclaim.
“Dining in a space like Àclèaf is a truly special experience to share with a loved one,” says Paton. “We want to create unforgettable dining moments here and the food is a big part of that. The menu at Àclèaf changes seasonally and the Michelin dining break gives guests the opportunity to sample the most sophisticated of flavours – and retreat to their rooms after dessert.”
Àclèaf is found inside the lavish Boringdon Hall Hotel, which is steeped in rich history and sits on the edge of the picturesque Dartmoor National Park. The restaurant was awarded its first Michelin star in 2023, and has gone on to retain the esteemed culinary accolade again in 2024. With Paton at the helm, Aclèaf’s talented and skilled team of chefs have created a menu inspired by the best of British fare and traditional techniques – and it truly has to be tasted to be believed.
Guests staying at the hotel on the one-night Michelin dining break will also receive a special signed Àclèaf book as a complimentary gift, and includes recipes created in the kitchen that diners can recreate at home – so if you can’t wait until your next visit to enjoy some more flavoursome cuisine, then trying some of them out in your own kitchen is the perfect way to bridge the gap.
As well as food, relaxation is also on the menu with Gaia Spa at Boringdon. The international award-winning spa is a sanctuary of wellness, and offers a diverse array of holistic treatments, relaxation rooms, several heat experiences, and a hydrotherapy pool which allows guests to swim outside into the tree lined courtyard and soak away the stresses and strains of modern life, whatever the time of year. As an added bonus, guests staying on the one-night Michelin dining break also receive a ten per cent discount on any pre-booked Gaia Spa treatment – so if you needed any more of an excuse to treat yourself, then this is it.
There are a variety of different room types to choose from, including the Stable and Courtyard Rooms, located in the hotel’s courtyard wing, and the ultra-plush Four Poster Rooms, which boast sumptuous four-poster beds and free-standing bath tubs. As well as spacious en-suite wet rooms. If you’re keen to pull out all the stops in pursuit of a luxurious stay, then you can also choose from a variety of suite types, including the opulent Wellness Suite, which overlooks wildflower meadows and comes complete with its own private outdoor spa bath for the utmost in privacy and exclusivity – and the spacious Royal Suite, which is spread over three levels and includes a lounge, intimate private dining area and a secluded terrace with a heated jacuzzi all to yourself.
Boringdon Hall Hotel location within the tranquil Devonshire countryside makes it a great place for a cosy autumn escape – and if you fancy getting out and about to explore the area then there are plenty of scenic walking routes on nearby Dartmoor to try out, as well as the shops, restaurants and seafront of Plymouth. That’s if you can tear yourself away from this charming Tudor manor house, because it’s the kind of place you’ll never want to leave.
From relaxing with a drink in the historic Great Hall to finding a secret bar hidden behind a bookcase or walking in the footsteps of Sir Francis Drake who once was celebrated at the house with a banquet held in his honour, it’s a hotel that’s full of surprises in the best possible way, and promises a relaxing and restorative break in the very lap of luxury.
So if you’re in need of an indulgent escape to blow away the autumn cobwebs, then look no further, because this place ticks all the boxes and more.
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To book the one-night Michelin dining break, call the friendly reception team on 01752 344 455 or visit the Boringdon Hall Hotel website: boringdonhall.co.uk/offer/michelin-dining-break-one-night.
Address: Boringdon Hall Hotel and Spa, Plymouth, Devon PL7 4DP
