Luxury UK Michelin Star Restaurant Guide

There are lots of Michelin Star restaurants within close proximity to Henley-on-Thames in Oxfordshire, so a stay in or near to this gorgeous riverside town is a fantastic base for a foodie holiday in the UK. In particular, Bray in Berkshire, about a 20-minute drive away, is home to three fabulous places to enjoy superb meals.

The Waterside Inn is right beside the water and here, dedicated Chef Patron, Alain Roux, is at the helm of a team that creates gastronomic experiences with menus that favour creative, light and modern French cuisine. Meanwhile, at Heston Blumenthal’s The Fat Duck, the style promises a multi-sensory ‘journey full of curiosity and discovery’ with plenty of original dishes. Then, there’s Hinds Head, also Heston Blumenthal’s, that is a pub that serves British classics, usually with a twist.

Where to stay: Stay at Bix Cottage, a beautiful converted byre that sleeps 4, in the Oxfordshire countryside, a few miles from Henley-on-Thames. The property is within a 16-mile radius of 22 Michelin rated and starred restaurants and has a good selection of delis and farm shops within easy reach including the Nettlebed Creamery Cheese Shop. Need more space? Riverside View accommodates 10 guests and is only about a 16-minute drive from Bray.

The Michelin Star Pentonbridge Inn is a historic, 18th-century inn in Penton, Cumbria that’s surrounded by countryside and close to the Scottish Borders. It sells itself as a relaxed fine dining restaurant/gastro pub and serves seasonal modern British cuisine.

Herbs, fruits and vegetables are sourced from the walled garden of the owners’ Grade II* mansion house, Netherby Hall, just 3 miles away. Meanwhile, meat is sourced from Cumbria and fish and shellfish comes from Scotland. Everything is transformed into an 8-course tasting menu that perfectly showcases the best of the region’s suppliers. Highlights include tasty offerings such as Vadouvan Spiced North Sea Halibut and Cumbrian Texel Lamb.

Where to stay: Stay at one of the holiday properties in our Netherby Hall collection (pictured), where the walled kitchen garden is located. They are just a 10-minute-drive away and for every meal booked a complimentary transfer is included – for details, please enquire with our Guest Services team at the time of booking.

Ambleside, one of the Lake District’s most popular destinations, easily makes it into our Luxury UK Michelin Star Restaurant Guide. Here, you’ll find The Old Stamp House Restaurant. The building was once the office of William Wordsworth, during his role as Westmorland Distributor of Stamps. Today, the restaurant offers an intimate space and innovative menus that highlight Cumbrian produce with influences from the county’s seafaring connection with the Americas and India.

There is more Michelin Star dining in Ambleside, at The Samling. Here, the bold flavours of the seasonal dishes are set off against the serene lakeside views. As many ingredients as possible are sourced from the restaurant’s greenhouse, gardens and woodland.

Where to stay: Beatrix Cottage (pictured) is a traditional stone cottage in an enviable location within easy driving distance of Ambleside. It sleeps up to 4 guests, is beautifully decorated, comes with a hot tub and there’s a pub within walking distance.

Located on High Street in Menai Bridge on Anglesey is Sosban & The Old Butchers. Found inside an historic butchers shop, but now a place of calm with an intimate atmosphere, this Michelin Star Restaurant promises something different. Menus are kept under wraps but involve tasting a series of dishes that are cleverly put together using locally sourced ingredients.

With just four tables and open for dinner on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays only, this place is often booked up well in advance. However, this adds to the feeling of anticipation and exclusivity. Welsh slate walls and locally sourced crockery give a sense of place and evenings are designed to feel like a private event, rather than ‘just dinner’.

Where to stay: Seaview (pictured) is just several minutes’ drive away and makes an excellent place to stay for your culinary journey. This two-bedroom luxury apartment sleeps 4 guests, enjoys breathtaking vistas of the Menai Strait and is well located for walks on the coastal path. However, as Anglesey is quite easy to navigate your way around, many of our Anglesey holiday cottages make a great base.