AN 18th century country inn that began life as a farmhouse in 1740 has been awarded two rosettes by the AA Association.
The Seagrave Arms, in Chipping Campden has been recognised by the long-running awards scheme for its precision in cooking, care and attention in selecting its ingredients.
Only 10 per cent of restaurants nationwide reach the standard worthy of one rosette and above.
The AA rosettes recognises the Seagrave Arms local sourcing and sustainability including asparagus from Evesham, pork from Gloucester Old Spot pigs, local venison and Dexter beef, and Cotswold lamb, with winter shoots providing pheasant, wild duck and partridge. Guests can indulge with velouté of watercress and slow-cooked hen's egg; or pressed ham hock and chicken terrine with pickled vegetables, and continue with a main course of roast wood-pigeon with crispy leg, pancetta crumbs, leeks and poultry sauce; or Cornish pollock and squid with herb crust, almond purée and braised gem lettuce. Desserts include Muscovado sugar and star anise parfait with gingerbread ice cream and a selection of Cotswold cheeses.
The bar sells ales from Cotswold, Hook Norton, Purity and Wye Valley breweries, a range of British bottled craft beers, and Hogan's traditional cider from the Malvern Hills.
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