Harden's survey result
Summary
Still too little feedback for a rating at this Lakeside converted hunting lodge on Lord Palmerston’s former estate, which in the early 2000s – with JC Novelli at the stoves – was one of the country’s better-known, rural, romantic dining spots. Such reports as we have, though, are of the ‘all good’ variety.
Summary
Reports are still few and far between on this lakeside former hunting lodge on Lord Palmerston’s erstwhile estate, which in years gone by was a major destination for a high quality romantic meal, especially in summer. Such as we have are upbeat, but we have held off on a rating till a clearer picture emerges.
Summary
After a rocky 2015, when it went into administration, Lord Palmerston’s erstwhile estate now has new Chinese backers. This former hunting lodge by the lake, with al fresco table in summer, continues to enjoy a “unique setting” and has the potential to rebuild its position as a major dining destination. Feedback on the new régime is limited, but is extremely enthusiastic all round.
Summary
With its “lovely setting by the lake”, this property on the magnificent estate where Margaret Thatcher once wowed world leaders has “so much potential”. It’s been a rocky year on many levels however (the operator went into administration in April 2015) and reports in this survey were very mixed – many did applaud its “very interesting wines” and “romantic” appeal, but a worrying number focused on “hit-and-miss” cooking at “stratospheric” prices.
Restaurant details
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £24.50 | £29.50 |  |
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| Cost | Availability | Courses | |
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| Menu1 | 85.00 | D only | 7 |
Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Pudding |
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| £8.50 | £18.50 | £11.00 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £28.95 |
| Filter Coffee | £2.50 |
| Extras |
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| Service | 10.00% |
Welwyn, AL8 7XG
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Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | CLOSED |
| Wednesday | 12 pm-2 pm, 7 pm-9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm-2 pm, 7 pm-9:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm-2 pm, 7 pm-9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm-2 pm, 7 pm-9:30 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm-2 pm |
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