Get Out of London for Fine Dining

The capital doesn’t have a monopoly on British Michelin-starred destinations. From mindblowing puddings to classic seafood, there’s plenty of award-winning food outside of London. Book into a nearby Travelodge and you’ll leave yourself even more wallet space for these must-visit restaurants.

1. The Fat Duck, Bray, Berkshire

Head to Bray in Berkshire for a three-star dining experience at Heston Blumenthal’s famous restaurant, The Fat Duck. Psst, and top chef Alain Roux’s three-star restaurant, The Waterside Inn, is right next door, making this a truly gourmet destination. Heston’s tasting menu includes once-in-a-lifetime dishes such as Snail Porridge, Sound of the Sea and Whisk(ey) Whine Gums. Awarded Best Restaurant in The World in 2005, The Fat Duck will wake up your taste buds! Stay nearby at the Maidenhead Travelodge for a good night’s sleep after a delicious feast. And don’t miss the short trip to Windsor Castle.

2. Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, Great Milton, Oxfordshire

For a little piece of food heaven, journey to Oxfordshire and visit Raymond Blanc’s restaurant serving perfect French cuisine in an idyllic setting. You just need to book your stay in an Oxfordshire Travelodge and you’re set to fall in love with the countryside as well as the dining. Eating at Le Manoir is the right way to mix British ingredients with French flair. The chefs use the fresh vegetables and herbs grown in their two-acre kitchen garden, so you’ll be supporting homegrown. Favourite dishes include Braised Fillet of Cornish Brill with Oyster, Cucumber and Wasabi and the Manjari Chocolate and Raspberry Crumble.

3. Restaurant Nathan Outlaw, Rock, Cornwall

For the finest seafood, travel to Cornwall and dine at Nathan Outlaw’ s two-star intimate restaurant. This is your chance to fill a seaside break with a true taste of the sea. The well-balanced tasting menu includes dishes such as Mackerel, Onion, Chilli and Coriander and Passion Fruit, Coconut and Dark Chocolate. Vegetarians can join the party too as Nathan has a spectacular fish-free menu. Think dishes such as Celeriac, Hazelnuts and Potato Terrine.

4. Fraiche, Oxton, Wirral

For a modern Michelin experience in an artistic setting, visit Fraiche in Oxton. Stay in a nearby Travelodge and you’re perfectly placed for the Wirral and Liverpool – you may not want to go straight to bed after your meal. Dinner is a set six-course menu with signature dishes like the delectable Hand Dived Scallop with Meyer Lemon and Smoked Butter or Gressingham Duck with Cocoa Krisp and Kholrabi, followed by Fizzy Grapes. Add the matching wine selections for a perfect evening at £130 a person for both food and drink. Or try something different with The Salt Bench, a relaxed dinner of salted snacks and wine, priced at just £50 a person. Don’t miss the cheese trolley!