Kitchen Gardens
Behind an old wooden gate, discreetly
sheltered in the grounds of the elegant 17th Century
mansion of Lainston House Hotel, lies a secret, ancient, walled
kitchen garden which has recently been restored beyond its former
glory.
Apart from supplying the hotel’s award-winning kitchen with fresh herbs
and vegetables, the Kitchen Garden is now a charming location for
guests to enjoy contemplative, sweet smelling walks and has also
become the perfect location for early evening drinks parties or
afternoon tea. Additionally, through a local schools
initiative, tours will be arranged to give children a greater
understanding of home grown food and healthy eating.
Dedication
For the last two years, the 4-acre Kitchen Garden has been
meticulously planned by Andy Mackenzie, Executive Chef, together
with Bob White, Head Groundsman and Anne Thomas-Hunt, Gardener, of
the Lainston House Hotel.
The ground has been dug out, drained and carefully replanted and
is already providing 90% of kitchen herbs. Crops
of tomatoes, salad, cucumber and courgette, lavender, apples,
pears, figs, quince, rhubarb and kiwi fruit are already in place
and these will shortly be complemented by carrots, onions, runner
beans, plus strawberries and raspberries.
And right in the centre of the garden, we've constructed a large
oak table, perfect for getting together with friends to enjoy a
glass of bubbly or a fabulous afternoon tea.

It's proving popular so advance bookings for
this, our most private of dining areas is highly recommended.
Please call us on +44 (0) 1962 776088