Local produce and lush surroundings are at the heart of this restaurant with rooms, where pared-back luxury is twinned with Michelin-starred quality
Location
Grace & Savour is discreetly concealed in the Hampton Manor estate, which comprises a 19th-century manor, a restaurant, a bakery and rolling grounds. The estate is the jewel in the crown of the West Midlands village of Hampton in Arden which, although small and rural, boasts its own railway station with enviable transport links. It runs regular services to and from Birmingham New Street and London Euston, and is just a 10-minute stroll from Grace & Savour.
The downside to being so close to Birmingham is that the area sits directly beneath the flight-path to the city’s airport, making the roar of planes impossible to ignore, however picturesque the setting. As for Hampton in Arden itself, there isn’t much to do other than enjoy a brisk country walk, but the English Heritage site of Kenilworth Castle is just a 20-minute drive away and is well worth an afternoon trip.
The vibe
Grace & Savour is made up of five walled garden suites, dotted around a wildflower-scattered courtyard. Each features its own small lounge area with direct views into the restaurant’s open kitchen.
In keeping with the sleepy tranquility of the walled garden, the vibe over in the cooking station is far from the Hell’s Kitchen frenzy you might expect from one bearing the heavy mantle of a Michelin star. Here, all is calm, smooth and precise.
The chefs work in a neatly contained space right in the middle of the bright, oak-panelled dining room, which opens out into Grace & Savour’s reception and seating area. Here, guests can enjoy a drink while gazing lazily out onto the courtyard or spying on those chefs who never seem to break a sweat.
Service
Grace & Savour is the passion project of hospitality power couple David and Annette Taylor. David proved his star quality, literally, while working at Oslo’s iconic Maaemo restaurant – helping to pull it up from two Michelin stars to three. Thankfully, this doesn’t seem to have gone to his head, and David eagerly mixes with guests at every opportunity. He personally took us and our fellow guests on a detailed tour of the kitchen garden,…
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