If you are thinking about taking a road trip this summer, consider taking a trip to some of the UK's most loved bars and restaurants out in the country. Take time out to relax with a picnic or sample some of these great eateries around Great Britain.
In a sunny New Forest spot somewhere between Southampton and Winchester, TerraVina is a luxury boutique hotel which combines delicious cuisine with well a well sourced wine list. Recently featured in The Times "Eat out in James Bond Style", TerraVina offers a Sunday Roast cooked on a wood burning stove, or breakfast on its beautiful veranda you can relax and enjoy sumptuous food and Hampshire surroundings.
If you are looking for a more laid back experience, the Spread Eagle Inn in Wiltshire is well worth a visit. With its English country garden style and simple yet delicious menu features classics like ham egg and chips or wild mushroom risotto with Parmesan. Less than 2 hours' drive from London, it’s the perfect escape from the busy city.
If you are thinking about an overnight stay, The Queen's Arms in Corton Denham is the perfect countryside retreat to get away from it all. Set in the heart Somerset's countryside, this 18th century pub not only has great food and beer but cosy, rustic bedrooms with Egyptian cotton sheets and silk curtains. A weekend in Corton Denham is never complete without a walk in the unspoiled surrounding area after some homemade dessert.
The Countryman Inn in West Sussex is rustic and welcoming with its selection of local ales, organic meat and vegetables you can cosy up to log fires in the winter and sit outside with a tall cold beer in the summer. Similarly the Five Bells Inn in Kent, is a great place to go with the food fanatic in your life. The varied menu includes Hythe Bay cod with hand cut chips or Brabourne Rarebit of Kentish Chedder Cheese and whole grain cider mustard. The Inn is famous for organic produce, with great beer from their nearby hop gardens, wine for local vineyards and cider from English orchards.
Before you take a road trip remember to ensure your car is in tip top condition. Be sure to check the tyres and the windscreen to avoid unnecessary windshield repair or extra costs. Also remember to pack an emergency bag with your mobile phone, first aid kit, foot pump and tyre safety kit to be safe at all times.
Bruce Giles writes for a digital marketing agency. This article has been commissioned by a client of said agency. This article is not designed to promote, but should be considered professional content.
