A 17th century mansion that sits at the heart of the ceremonial county of Bedfordshire, Flitwick Manor is a luxurious venue looked after by the reliable Hallmark Hotel group. The hotel offers customers all of the comfort and luxury expected of such a charming establishment. The stunning country house hotel sits among acres of plush greenery and is just a short drive away from London, providing visitors with an escape from the hustle and bustle whilst not being too far away should a sight-seeing venture, a shopping trip, or a bar crawl be in order.
The Grade II listed building also boasts an in-house restaurant that encompasses the overall theme of the place, where candlelight brings an alluring sense of intimacy and the large wood panelled bay windows offer superb views of the serene gardens beyond. This setting is accompanied by a sublime food offering that is brought to the table by attentive service staff charged with helping to create a delightful fine dining experience indeed.
Whetting the appetite are a range of starters that offer a divine mix of flavours. Parma ham and melon combo sits alongside a splendid “fruits of the sea” fish dish and a refreshing goats cheese Waldorf salad. This is to be followed by a delectable main course from a diverse selection that is sure to exceed anybody’s palate requirement. Enjoy a succulent 7 oz sirloin steak or pan-fried salmon fillet that is served with toasted almonds, haricot vert, sauteed potatoes and noisette butter. Round the meal off in style with an exquisite dessert from a list that includes a sharp and flavourful raspberry tower – complete with shortbread biscuits and Chantilly cream – wonderfully contrasted by a gloriously sweet sticky toffee pudding. Then, there's the platter of English and Continental cheeses, making for a fabulous traditional savoury alternative.
Hallmark's Flitwick Manor Hotel can be found in close proximity to such idyllic settings as Woburn Abbey and Bletchley Park, making Flitwick Manor the ideal place to round off a pleasant day out – and with the 50% Gourmet Society discount, it comes at great value.