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The Manor House

Michelin-starred dining in Castle Combe

Castle Combe, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 7HX

Chef(s) Robert Potter

The Bybrook Dine & Stay package combines the tasting menu, overnight accommodation and breakfast

Few villages are as picture-perfect as Castle Combe, and few hotels occupy a grander position within them than The Manor House. Set in 365 acres of gardens and parkland, the 14th-century country house pairs Cotswold charm with an exquisite dining experience.

The hotel offers everything from afternoon tea and cocktails in the Time Bar to alfresco dining and private dining rooms. However, the principal draw for food lovers is the Michelin-starred Bybrook restaurant, where executive chef Rob Potter has retained a star since 2017.

His cooking celebrates seasonal British produce through elegant, precisely executed dishes. Diners can choose between a four-course menu and a full tasting experience, with dishes such as Salcombe Bay crab with kohlrabi and finger lime; Langley Chase Farm lamb with courgette, yoghurt, anchovy and mint; and chocolate with bourbon vanilla and oabika.

Beyond the dining room, guests can explore the grounds, play the championship golf course or wander the honey-coloured streets of Castle Combe itself.