Miscellaneous, Recipes
Chef's Recipe : Homemade Pork Pies from Chef Patron Steven Bennett at The Pig & Whistle
Miscellaneous, Recipes
Chef's Recipe : Panzanella from Theo Randall at the Intercontinental
Take A Peak Inside: The Langley, Buckinghamshire’s Newest Luxury Hotel
The new country house hotel in private grounds within Langley Park in Buckinghamshire brings an ultra-plush vision to the area. The wildly expensive refurbishment of the 3rd Duke of Marlborough’s Palladian style mansion has revived the best of times with a luxurious modern outlook.
** Scroll down to enjoy an exclusive launch offer with the Luxury Restaurant Guide of a complimentary bottle of Veuve Clicquot Champagne when dining **
Part of The Luxury Collection, Marriott hotels premium range of the most desirable destinations in the world, The Langley opened this summer offering a new dining concept in its Cedar signature restaurant and vast terrace; a bar; 41 bedrooms; 25,000 square-feet spa with five treatment rooms and a women’s only thermal area; a fitness centre headed by celebrity personal trainer Matt Roberts; and gardens originally landscaped by Capability Brown.
Off reception, at the front of the main house, is the Churchill Bar, an intimate retreat available for all-day dining, also serving a curated selection of fine spirits, cognac and cocktails, alongside a rare choice of cigars, stored in a custom built humidor.
The Drawing Room is next and part of a number of daytime dining options, ideal if you are looking for a relaxed bite to eat. It is next door to Cedar restaurant and offers beautifully bright views onto the terrace and gardens beyond.
The hotel’s principle restaurant is Cedar, named after the Lebanon cedar tree listed by English Heritage, at the front of the hotel. With stunning views over the grounds and serpentine lake as well as a huge terrace.
It focuses on fresh flavours for all day dining, using local and seasonal British produce, and features a variety of showstopping dishes across the hotel:
The elevated setting is complemented by an informal, sharing-plates philosophy.
** Download the free Luxury Restaurant Guide app here and follow steps to join the Club to enjoy a complimentary bottle of Veuve Clicquot Champagne, worth £85, when booking a table of four or more diners, and ordering three courses each. Available to Luxury Restaurant Club members only. **
The Langley’s gastronomic concept is overseen by head chef Marco Ardemagni and head pastry chef Francesco Martella, both from Michelin-starred outlets including La Posta Vecchia and Il Pellicano.
The Langley and Cedar restaurant offer idyllic dining in the heart of the Buckinghamshire countryside.
The 41 stunning bedrooms are divided across the Grade II listed Main House and Brew House, a further Grade II listed 18th century outbuilding.
Enjoy a stay in the heart of the Buckinghamshire countryside, super close to Pinewood Studios and easily connected to Heathrow and central London, which is approximately 40 minutes away.
The Langley Spa is the hotel’s huge subterranean spa, with state-of-the-art gym, indoor pool, thermal experiences, hammam, private areas and a whole area devoted to women only.
The Langley Spa features a number of distinct areas. Five spacious treatment rooms complete with individual changing areas will provide a comfortable setting in which members and guests can experience a number of authentic and personalised treatments, two thermal areas, vitality pool, sauna, steam room, hammam and heated relaxation loungers.
A further standout feature at the centre of the spa is the bespoke 16-metre indoor swimming pool with an infinity edge.
A number of relaxation spaces are available to guests, including a manicure and pedicure studio, a hair salon, and lounge serving an array of nourishing dishes and drinks, creating a social hub for members and guests.
The Langley Spa contains the Matt Roberts gym and personal training facility, boasting technologically advanced systems and equipment. Matt Roberts at The Langley has personal training programmes in place, offering members and guests bespoke one-to-one training and consultations, along with group classes.
The sheer size and specification of The Langley Spa, the hotel, grounds and its gastronomic dining makes the estate an outstanding destination.
Come see The Langley for yourself and enjoy a meal with family and friends enjoying a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Champagne (worth £85) when dining with the Luxury Restaurant Club. See details here on how to join the UK’s finest dining club.
