Fernery at Grove of Narberth
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"Dynamic cooking from a chef at the top of his game."
Overview
Set within a 17th-century manor house, now a gorgeous boutique hotel, Fernery at Grove of Narberth supplies its chefs from an abundant kitchen garden producing a steady seasonal supply of fruit, herbs and vegetables, which you will meet on the plate. The dining room is elegant and understated, with a calming, neutral palette and fern-themed details – an intimate and relaxed setting for Douglas Balish’s dynamic food. In contrast to the enigmatic descriptions on the tasting menus, dishes are highly detailed and deliver dazzling flavours. ‘When Andy met Tim’ brings together oyster mousse with green herb jelly, apple and wasabi ice cream, while ‘Of the Land and Sea’ is beautifully timed piece of poached cod topped with scallop and hazelnut mousse and supported by a light fish-based velouté with superb depth, plus courgette, squash and poached mussels for texture.
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Ratings & awards
4 Rosette Award for Culinary Excellence
AA Notable Wine List
Sommelier of the Year
Our inspector loves...
Idyllic getaway - 17th-century manor, in beautiful Pembrokshire.
Beautiful setting - Set within a 26-acre estate including four acres of pretty gardens.
Luxurious bedrooms - Located in main house & outbuildings, many with views out over the Preseli Hill.
Fine dining - In the Fernery Restaurant.
Excellent wine list - Great depth with excellent help on hand from the Sommelier.
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Facilities
- Seats: 34
- Private dining available
- On-site parking available
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Hotel
Grove of Narberth
AA 5 Red Star Award: Inspector's Choice
4-Rosette restaurant
Breakfast Award
Green Tourism Gold
- Afternoon tea
- Civil weddings
- Dogs welcome
- Electric vehicle charging
About the area
Wales meets the Atlantic Ocean in spectacular fashion at Pembrokeshire. Unlike the West Country, Pembrokeshire can offer the coast without the crowds, and quaint fishing villages without those huge coach parks
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