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National GeographicAug 19

Why Farm Hotels are Trending in the U.K. and Should You Try One

Traditional agritourism gets an upgrade at the U.K.’s new-era farm stays — chic spots that are increasingly geared to discerning, food-focused travellers.

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Riverford OrganicRestaurant
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Fritton LakeSightNorfolk, United Kingdomtwo-mile-long lake on Somerleyton Estate
Somerleyton estateHotelNorfolk, United Kingdomestate with cabins, rewilded farmland, and livestock
ThornfalconHotelSomerset, United Kingdomcabins overlooking organic orchard and hills
KneppSightSussex, United Kingdom3,500-acre estate transformed to rewilded land
Knepp Market GardenMarketSussex, United Kingdomorganic produce grown on the estate
Wilding KitchenRestaurantSussex, United Kingdomrestaurant on the Knepp estate
Kip HideawaysPlaceUnited Kingdombooking platform for boutique UK stays
The AlcovesHotelNorfolk, United Kingdomarchitectural cabins on a regenerative farm
Feather Down FarmsPlaceUnited Kingdompopularised glamping model for farmers
Daylesford OrganicSightCotswolds, United Kingdomfarm-to-fork pioneer with restaurants and shops
The Wild RabbitHotelCotswolds, United Kingdomfarm-adjacent pub with rooms
The Pig on the FarmHotelWarwickshire, United Kingdom35-room hotel with kitchen gardens and smokery
Wild EastPlaceEast Anglia, United Kingdomcollective of farms focused on nature restoration

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National GeographicJul 6

Go beyond the restaurant with these food experiences in Europe

Whether you’re cracking crayfish at a Swedish summer party, foraging in Alpine meadows or plucking grapes in a Portuguese grove, immersive food tours offer a fascinating insight into local culinary ...

Learn to make ferments and pickles.

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River CottagePlaceLearn to make ferments and pickles.
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Fjord ExpeditionPlaceStavanger, NorwayTakes guests out to fish for pollock, mackerel, crab, shrimp.
Hummeren HotelHotelStavanger, NorwayHarbourside hotel with its own pier.
Grape EscapesPlaceDouro Valley, PortugalOffers trips to wine estates for grape harvesting.
Quinta da PachecaHotelDouro Valley, PortugalHotel with views over the Douro Valley.
Alba’s White Truffle FairFestivalAlba, ItalyTown filled with markets selling white truffles.
Eleonas Country VillagePlaceCrete, GreeceOffers olive harvest experiences.
Myssjö GårdPlaceStockholm County, SwedenFarm for crayfish parties and accommodation.
Finnebrogue WoodsPlaceCounty Down, United KingdomEstate for outdoor cooking experiences.
Undiscovered MountainsPlaceHautes-Alpes, FranceOffers foraging introduction in the Alps.

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Why Farm Hotels are Trending in the U.K. and Should You Try One

Go beyond the restaurant with these food experiences in Europe