The luxury Barceló Combe Grove Manor Hotel in Monkton Combe has been awarded two AA Rosettes for the quality of its Georgian Restaurant.

The restaurant has achieved the award with a menu that features a choice of exquisite and delicious dishes such as salad of wood pigeon with Puy lentils, roast pheasant with root vegetables, pot roast chicken, and wood mushroom and Parmesan risotto.

According to the AA, it awards two rosettes to restaurants which “offer higher standards of food and better consistency, and where greater precision is apparent in the cooking and there is obvious attention to the quality and selection of ingredients.”

The hotel was informed of the accreditation following a “mystery shopper” assessment by an AA Inspector.

“We are delighted that the passion of our Head Chef and kitchen team has been recognized and two-rosette status is a fitting reward for their hard work and commitment, “ says Sonya Young, General Manager at the Barceló Combe Grove Manor Hotel.

Head Chef Andy Hamer, who is from Bath, has been working toward the accreditation for the last 12 months. He has overseen menu development at the Georgian Restaurant and given it a strong local flavour.

“As one of the City’s leading hotels, we have recognized how important the quality and integrity of the food we offer to guests has become. Wherever possible, we source from local suppliers and producers to ensure that our food is fresh and delicious, as well as a reflection of our location and region,” he says.

Barceló, a Spanish-owned international hotel group, took over the running of the hotel from Paramount Hotels, in September 2007.

“Since we have redeveloped our menu, we have seen an increase in the number of bookings at the restaurant, says Sonya. “Our Sunday Lunch Offer – which includes free use of the hotel swimming pool when you book a meal, from just £10-95 – has been proving particularly popular.”

Bookings for the Georgian Restaurant, including Sunday Lunch, can be made by calling the hotel on Tel: 01225 834 644.

Featuring fresh ingredients from the very best quality growers and producers, a sample £35 per head menu at the Georgian Restaurant is as follows:

To Start…

Chicken, Chorizo & Pistachio Nut Ballotine, Celeriac Cream
Field Mushroom, Goats Cheese & Spinach Beignet, Asian Salad
Salad of Wood Pigeon, Beetroot & Puy Lentils, Hazelnut Dressing

To Follow . . .

Roast Pheasant, Buttered Cabbage, Root Vegetables, Bread Sauce and Game Chips
Wood Mushroom & Parmesan Risotto, Truffle Foam
Pot Roast Chicken, Garlic & Thyme Fondant, Spinach & Root Vegetables

To Finish . . .

Granny Smith Apple Tart, Apple Puree & Vanilla Anglaise
Mocha Chocolate Fondant Pudding, Pistachio Nut Cream
Glazed Lemon Tart, Vanilla Pod Ice Cream

Located on Brassknocker Hill in Monkton Combe, Bath, Barceló Combe Grove Manor Hotel is set within a 69-acre hillside estate with breathtaking 25-mile views across the Limpley Stoke Valley and surrounding countryside. The hotel also boasts an outstanding Country Club with indoor and outdoor swimming pools, sauna, steam room and hydrospa beds as well as a fully equipped gym, tennis courts and golf driving range.