An award-winning hotel in glorious Hampshire countryside...

The Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Young Chef of the Year Competition 2010

Runner Up: Dale Chamberlain from Lainston House

Head judge Anthony Marshall, executive chef of the Hilton Park Lane and a previous Young Chef winner himself, said “it was extremely difficult to choose a winner and came down to a matter of two or three points between contestants. The standard was incredibly high for such young chefs.”

Hampshire Hospitality Awards 2009: Superior Award

A quality scheme for restaurants, tea rooms, cafes and other eateries run on behalf of the Tourism South East and Hampshire Tourism Partnership.

South East Tourism Excellence Awards 2009

‘Small Hotel of the Year’ and the Silver Award for ‘Sustainable Tourism.

Tea Guild Awards 2009

Irene Gorman, head of The Tea Guild said: This ''Excellence Accolade' was presented to Lainston House in recognition of their consistently high stanards of tea-making, evident in the care and attention to detail with which they prepare and serve afternoon tea.

Hampshire Hospitality Awards 2008
(supported by Tourism South-East)

Awarded the top "Superior Quality Award" and local produce 'marque' in recognition of using ingredients from our own kitchen garden

Hampshire Food & Drink Chef of the Year 2007 and 2008

Awarded to Executive Chef Andy Mackenzie

UK Chocolate Master 2006/07 and 2008/09

Awarded to Head Pastry Chef, Mark Tilling

Silver Award-winner of 'Small Hotel of the Year' Enjoy England Awards for Excellence 2007

Tourism South East – Hotel of the Year 2007 / 08

Hampshire Hospitality Award 2007

Also received awards for the promotion and use of local produce

3 AA Rosettes for dining

To achieve 3 AA Rosettes, the AA states that:

"the cooking will be underpinned by the selection and sympathetic treatment of the highest quality ingredients. Timing, seasoning and the judgement of flavour combinations will be consistently excellent. These virtues will tend to be supported by other elements such as intelligent service and a well-chosen wine list".