Queens Room at Amberley Castle, The

Amberley Castle is a magnificent luxury hotel in West Sussex, perfectly embodying the general notion of such an extremely English edifice, with its sprawling grounds and beautiful rooms. A visit there affords many pleasures, particularly if you are fond of tennis, croquet and golf or other simpler pursuits like strolling through the manicured gardens or walking by the lake. Their excellent restaurant with its fresh and seasonal cuisine is also a huge draw, where fine dining in the magnificent Queen's Room is elevated to another level altogether.

From the modern British kitchen, you can expect starters of braised pig cheek, noodles, and poached duck egg. Further down, choices for main course lie between the lemon sole in warm muscat jelly and gently spiced wild venison with ale pie. The cinnamon cream with caramelised pear for dessert brings the meal to a delicious end and the diverse wine list offers a number of interesting options.