![]() Pete enjoyed a very good wild venison tartare with curry emulsion, served on a tiny English muffin.įor our mains we had roast belly of Hamphire White pork and roast breast of Norfolk chicken, both served with all the trimmings. Both ways were delicious, full of punchy flavours that really lifted the super-fresh and plump oysters to another level. Mike had made his bullshot tea recipe with beef consommé, vodka chilli and loads of black pepper, and Gavin adapted the idea to give restaurant guests a similar experience at the start of their meals.įor starters I had Jersey oysters two ways – two in a Vietnamese dressing and two with an orange and shallot mignonette. Inside was wonderfully warming bullshot tea, something hunters drink to keep them warm when out for hours in the cold. This tradition of bread and hot meaty broth originated with Gavin and Mike: the first time Gavin went deer stalking with Mike, on a cold day, early in the morning, Mike pulled out a flask from his pocket and passed it to Gavin to take a sip. Throughout the meal we were looked after by Anette and Nick, who did a great job of making diners feel at home, explaining the menu, and ensuring we had everything we needed.īefore the meal we were served hot-from-the-oven granary bread and butter with a “bullshot” of venison and beer broth. An alternative vegan menu is also available, priced at £36 for two courses, or £46 for three. We ate in the Elder on the first night of our stay, and as it was a Sunday, the menu focused on Sunday roasts. The restaurant space is also where hotel guests enjoy breakfast each morning. Offering seasonal British lunch and dinner menus, the kitchen seeks out high quality, sustainable produce, buying from local suppliers as much as possible. ![]() It’s independently owned by award-winning restaurateur Mike Robinson, and Group Head Chef Gavin Edney leads the restaurant’s kitchen team. The latest rooms to be completed are twelve ‘Vault’ rooms, which make very clever use of the building’s basement level I took a look at 2 unoccupied vault rooms during our visit and loved their exposed brick-work, vaulted ceilings and huge, luxury bathrooms.ĭuring our stay we had a lovely evening meal in The Elder, a restaurant and bar that’s located within the hotel, but also accessible directly from the street. If I could make one tweak to our room it would be to find a layout that allowed for two armchairs rather than one, given that the room was spacious enough. Additionally, superior rooms also come with complimentary soft and alcoholic drinks in the fridge, which is a really nice touch. ![]() Facilities include a Nespresso coffee machine, high-speed wifi, and a flat-screen TV with a decent range of channels. Our room had a Hypnos bed (we splashed out one at home a couple of years ago and they really are the most comfortable beds to sleep on) with high quality linen, and a bright and attractive bathroom. We were allocated a king bed superior room with views out over South Parade, one of the Architectural Beauty styled rooms. There are vibrant colours and eclectic decor throughout the property. Hotel Indigo Bath opened in September 2020 after a major restoration project of a beautiful Grade 1 listed building, and offers 166 guest rooms in a variety of themes reflecting the history and locality of Bath, such as ‘Romance & Mischief’, ‘Literary Hideaway’, ‘Architectural Beauty’, and ‘Garden’. Hotel Indigo is one of the group’s luxury brands, and currently offers over 140 boutique hotels across the world, with eighteen of those located in the UK. ![]() The Hotel Indigo brand is part of IHG, a global hotel and resorts group that includes Holiday Inn, Intercontinental, Crowne Plaza, Regent, Kimpton, Six Senses and others. Hotel Indigo Bath bangs each of those nails on the head with its envious location in a beautiful 18th century Georgian terrace that’s calm and peaceful yet only steps away from the city centre. I love boutique hotels with gorgeous rooms, great service and a central location that places us at the heart of our chosen city. ![]() I’m a huge fan of city break holidays two to three days to explore the city, see the sights, enjoy some great meals out and relax in a great hotel. ![]()
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