Borde Hill Gardens are one of the great tourist attractions of Sussex, and, apart from being a wonderful dendrological experience, they also play host to Jeremy's Restaurant, benefiting from the classy modern European food that Jeremy's offers, while the restaurant gains with a dramatic setting. Described on their website as, 'its light and airy interior and expanse of outside terracing overlooking the Victorian walled garden, is a rare find' there are few who would disagree.

Jeremy and Vera Ashpool have gathered many thousands of loyal and appreciative customers over the years. The opening of Jeremy's at Borde Hill is an exciting step in their restaurant's evolution, which has led from a tiny bistro many years ago to today's national recognition and awards. Much of the success in the kitchen comes from the choice of produce and materials and the regular use of French and Spanish techniques keeps boredom at bay.

The food has a lot to recommend it, both in terms of range and quality, and typical starters could consist of cured mackerel with apple, smoked trout and horseradish salad; risotto of local game and mushrooms; tea smoked duck breast, plum relish and micro salad, and blue cheese mousse with walnut salad and garden grape dressing.

Their local signature dishes include roast loin of suet pudding of Balcombe venison with pomme Anna, hispy cabbage and red wine jus, and pan-fried rump of South Down lamb served alongside mini shepherd's pie, runner beans and rosemary jus.

Mains might well consist of roast South Coast sea bass, oyster beignet, homemade linguine, buttered spinach and a vanilla clam sauce; roast breast of ballotine of guinea fowl, organic kale, fondant potato and roasted plum sauce, or spiced roast pumpkin, split peas and sweet chilli dressing.

Outstanding amongst the array of puddings are blackcurrant and almond tart with blackcurrant and crème de cassis sorbet, and sticky toffee pudding with hot toffee sauce. House wines start from £16 for the white or red, and there is a good choice beyond in addition to a specially chosen selection each month to complement the seasonal dishes on the carte.

For more information, why not visit their Website for events and menus or even find details on planning your wedding at Jeremy's, a speciality of theirs.