Popham's Restaurant at Hunstrete House

Hunstrete House could be described as the quintessential English Country House Hotel. Only a stone's throw from the Roman city of Bath and the historic port of Bristol, located in the heart of the West Country; the great charm of it is that it feels more like a home than a hotel.

You will find the classic English country house experience there with high standards aimed for, including service from the largely French staff. Under the direction of Chef Matt Lord and his team, the kitchens are in capable hands. He has trained under some of the finest Chefs in the country and this, combined with his dedication and commitment, has earned him and his food much recognition.

Matt Lord's style of food is light, English modern with French influences. Dishes could include: roast saddle of rabbit with its own boudin, crisp carrot parcel, hazelnut dressing or sautéed diver caught scallops, langoustine flavoured risotto to begin with, then main courses like baked fillet of brill with a lemon and parsley crust, light mustard sauce; sautéed venison loin, sautéed potatoes and swede purée, cassis jus or grilled escalope of salmon, scallop tempura, jerusalem artichoke sauce.

With wonderful desserts such as caramel mousse with honey poached pear; thin and crispy apple and pineapple tart, caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream and glazed crème brûlée with strawberry sorbet.

In season much of the produce comes in fresh from the historic Victorian walled garden at Hunstrete House. Good wine list with some excellent contributions from France, house wine from £17.50.