Àclèaf

Grade II-listed Boringdon Hall Hotel in Devon is steeped in history thanks to its Elizabethan architecture and inclusion in the Domesday Book. However, it’s also home to an ultra-contemporary food offering in the form of its Michelin-starred, four-AA-rosette restaurant Àclèaf.

Anyone who has had the pleasure of eating chef Scott Paton’s food will be familiar with his eye for artful plating and talent for palate-pleasing combinations. He homes in on hyper-seasonal produce to create dishes that are both imaginative and rooted in tradition.

Scott says: ‘Dining at Àclèaf is interactive – a menu with twists and turns along the way.’ The focus is fully on ingredients and the chef expends serious energy sourcing the best produce for his novel dining experiences.

Hero ingredients on the four-course and seven-course menus include the likes of Highland Wagyu paired with peas and pancetta, scallop given zing by ginger and kaffir lime, and mango with coconut and yuzu.

Scott’s nose for exceptional drink pairings is showcased in an English-led wine flight that takes the dining experience next-level.

Trencherman’s tip

Book one of the boutique bedrooms or suites to make a grand gourmet getaway of your visit, and spend time soaking in the award-winning, state-of-the-art (and adults-only) Gaia Spa before dinner.