Restaurant Interlude
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"Refined dining in glorious surroundings."
Overview
Surrounded by tranquil woodland gardens within the historic 240-acre Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens near Horsham, Restaurant Interlude boasts an enviable setting. Sympathetically renovated with natural green hues reflecting its verdant location, the high ceiling, vast mirrors, marble fireplace and chandeliers provide a stately grandeur in the dining room, with French windows opening onto the gardens in summer. Unclothed beech wood tables and beige leather chairs add a modern touch, as does the chilled music in the background. The one sitting-only dinner begins with drinks in the bar and a welcome letter from the chef together with a menu card providing a tantalising glimpse of what’s to come over the following three to four hours.
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Ratings & awards
4 Rosette Award for Culinary Excellence
AA Notable Wine List
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Restaurant Interlude - Multi course 'Estate Experience' dining created by Jean Delport
A quintessential country retreat - 10 individually designed luxurious bedrooms set in a beautifully restored house.
Leonardslee Estate and Gardens - Extensive grounds, gardens, wallaby enclosure, historic dolls house, vineyards
Breakfasts - A hearty cooked breakfast served within The Clocktower on the estate
Parking and electric charging - Access to charging points whilst on site
Features
- Facilities
- Seats: 26
- On-site parking available
- Food and Drink
- Wines over £30: 147
- Wines by the glass: 35
Location
Leonardslee Gardens, Brighton Road, LOWER BEEDING, WEST SUSSEX, RH13 6PP
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- Civil weddings
- Electric vehicle charging
- Wi-Fi
About the area
Divided from East Sussex back in 1888, West Sussex has a variety of landscapes and coastal scenery, but it is the spacious and open South Downs with which the county is most closely associated. There are plenty of walking routes in the South Downs National Park, cycling routes by the sea or visitors can explore the pretty town of Arundel with its historic castle and buildings
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