The past 12 months has seen five Wiltshire businesses achieve accolades for their exceptional cuisine, especially in respect to the food being locally sourced and seasonal, firmly establishing the county as one of the UK's most exceptional foodie destinations.
This exceptional Michelin starred restaurant recently picked up the gold award for Taste of The South West, at South West Tourism's Excellence Awards last month. The Harrow's Menu is finely crafted with fresh sustainable produce from around the UK. At present The Harrow is running a special 5 course tasting lunch with two glasses of wine for just £30 per person. The Harrow at Little Bedwyn is set in beautiful Wiltshire countryside near the Kennet and Avon Canal and only 8 miles from Marlborough. For further information and reservations visit www.theharrowatlittlebedwyn.co.uk or call 01672 870871
The Tollgate Inn was a finalist in the Taste of The South West, acknowledged for its use of local and seasonal food on the daily changing menu. Dating back to the 16th century The Tollgate Inn is a charming Inn offering a cosy bar/dining area and four luxury en-suite bedrooms complete with antiques, open fireplaces and original oak beams. Accommodation rates start from as little as £80 per room, per night, including breakfast, while dining options range from affordable light bites to delicious A la Carte menus. For full details and reservations visit www.tollgateholt.co.uk or call 01225 782326.
Located in the pretty village of Mere is Castleton House B&B, a picturesque, traditional British B&B. Owner Gail Garbutt is dedicated to providing a sustainable product and this year picked up a Silver Award from the Green Tourism Business Scheme. Much of the success is down to the hotel's use of local suppliers for food and their homemade jams and home grown fruit and vegetables. Furthermore Castleton House enhanced the Green credentials by using eco friendly cleaning materials. Prices per room start from just £60 based on two sharing and there is still availability for Christmas and New Year. For more information and reservations visit www.castletonhouse.com or call 01747 860046.
Pickwick Lodge Farm is a pretty English house located in Corsham, Wiltshire. The property comprises three lovely rooms with prices starting from just £35 per person, per night, including breakfast. The B&B has just picked up the Gold award from the prestigious Taste of the West Awards, which champions excellence in food in the south west of England. For further details and reservations visit www.pickwickfarm.co.uk or call 01249 712207. Another winner at the Taste of the West Awards is Great Ashley Farm in Bradford on Avon which picked up a silver award. This award is just the latest in a long line of awards for this high quality bed and breakfast. Prices for an overnight stay, including breakfast start from £40 per person, per night. For further information visit www.greatashley.co.uk or call 01225 864563.
For further information about Wiltshire, including details of Food Trails, farmers markets and the best places to eat and drink in Wiltshire, visit www.visitwiltshire.co.uk or call 0845 602 7323.