Fare
From local producers and artisan gourmands, to award-winning restaurants and those hidden gems that only the locals know about... here we explore the delicious and the unique from all corners of the UK and beyond.
Fare
The best UK restaurants serving food from around the world
Join us on a culinary expedition as we uncover the hidden eateries across our fair British Isles who promise empanadas instead of pasties, and tuna sashimi instead of battered cod.
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The foodie’s guide to edible gardens
Come with us to our gardens abundant in fare, where apples weigh down branches and lavender scents the air, from the Cotswolds to the Cambrian Mountains.
The field guide to summer feasting
´Tis the season of golden hour beach picnics, from-the-garden salads, and mint-specked gooseberry fools. Here is our field guide to the best of British summer feasting.
A taste of the wild: the best places to eat in Britain’s National Parks
Here, we take a tour through some of Britain´s 15 National Parks, reveal the secret hideaways to stay in nearby, and round-up the best places to go for some post-stomp grub.
The UK’s best homes with pools (and what to eat poolside)
The summer season is upon us and, with it, those from-the-garden suppers we yearn for. Here, we round-up some of the UK´s best homes with pools, and the al fresco feasts to eat poolside.
The great British food renaissance
From pasties in Cornwall to sticky toffee pudding in the Lakes, here is our culinary roadmap of the UK’s most iconic and nostalgic eats. Let’s call it the great British food renaissance.
Food fables: Ian Ballantyne
January is behind us and, so, the season of that good winter grub resumes. Here, we speak with maker of feasts, fires, and friends Ian Ballantyne about what food means to him.
Michelin-starred stays for 2024
The results from the 2024 Michelin guide are in — here we round-up the newcomers and seasoned favourites, and the unique homestays conveniently based nearby.
How to Christmas, according to Cornwall´s top chefs
We´ve sung "bring us some figgy pudding" and "chestnuts roasting" for forever, as good food at Christmas is an age-old tradition. Here, we speak to the chefs who know how to do it best.
Floral pasta with lemon, mint and ricotta
Food stylist and photographer Aimee Twigger shares a recipe from her stay at Devon retreat, The Lost Music Hall.
A springtime feast at Anthology Farm
Private chefs Ben and Katie from Thyme Dining share one of their most loved dishes for gatherings and reflect on their time hosting at modern Cotswolds farmhouse, Anthology Farm.
Winter brie and berry tart
In the season of coming together to indulge in late-night chatter over tables piled high with fine foods, Unique Homestays affiliate chef David Sargent shares his Cornish truffler brie, thyme and cranberry tart topped with pickled red onion; a vegetarian dish packed full of festive flavour.
Dinner inspiration for an at-home Valentine´s Day
With a passion for seasonal and organic produce, the owners of North Cornwall restaurant Temple share the recipe for their favourite Valentine´s Day dish: whole roasted celeriac, burnt butter and limed red onions.
The clementine Christmas cocktail
Christmas and cocktails go hand in hand and this year, we’ll be pulling out all the stops for the most delectable drinks menu yet. Timothy Warrilow, co-founder of Fever-Tree, shares his go-to tipple for the season.
Angie Smith’s fraudshake
Banana bread aside, this is the lockdown recipe everyone in the know has been talking about. We spoke with our favourite celebrity stylist, Angie Smith, who shared the secret ingredients behind her latest trend: the spinach-packed smoothie that tastes like white chocolate.
Sticky cauliflower with coconut rice and wild garlic sauce
Using cupboard staples and farm shop finds, one of our guests’ favourite private chefs Dave Sargent shares his sticky cauliflower and coconut rice recipe.
Rosemary scones with rhubarb, vanilla and rose jam
To celebrate the incoming of England´s favourite pink vegetable, we share the perfect springtime recipe of rosemary scones with homemade rhubarb, vanilla and rose jam, baked in our 19th century engine house, The Stack.
Vegan sticky toffee pudding
When the weather outside is frightful, a slice of vegan sticky toffee pudding is oh so delightful! We invited chef Jess of The Jam Jar to shoot her favourite festive pudding at our riverside homestay, Stella Maris.
A winter warmer
As the temperature drops and frost blankets the ground, nothing beats a steaming bowl of something delicious. Celtic Fish and Game share their fish soup recipe, the ultimate winter warmer for those chilly nights in.
Great British vineyards
With almost 600 vineyards spreading across our green and pleasant lands, oenophiles no longer need to travel to France or Argentina to wander through vines to sip zingy fizzes or rich reds.
Cuddle in a Cake
This month we welcomed Jam Jar Jess to our modern rustic paradise, The Hide, to shoot her latest recipe of stem ginger, lemon and turmeric loaf.
A Culinary Retreat in the Quantock Hills
When it came to Valentine’s weekend this year, we wanted to celebrate by offering guests something that would last far longer than a dozen roses. Instead, we teamed up with culinary vacation experts Stirred Travel, who specialise in the nation’s first love.
Vegan Shortbread
This week, we invited Jess from Cornwall´s Jam Jar Café to our rustic retreat Firefly. This rough luxe woodcutter´s cabin was the perfect backdrop for her to create delicious vegan shortbread decorated with edible flowers. Read on to discover Jess´ recipe.
Easter Eats
Considered one of the best delicacies in the British vegetable world, Asparagus will soon be hitting the shelves of farm shops and supermarkets across the nation. In-house chef Joe Draper gives us his tips on the spring green, just in time for its prime season!
Britain´s Best Holiday Homes for Foodies
We round-up four unique self-catering homes with the best kitchens for foodies. From sleek and sophisticated to romantically rustic, these luxury kitchens are anything but kitsch.
Farm Shop Fodder
You will often find the guys and gals from Unique HQ exploring the country in search of the best farm fodder so we’re ‘in the know’ when our guests want advice on stocking up for their self-catering holidays - it’s a tough job but someone’s got to do it! We’ve rounded up our favourites so you don’t miss out.
Viva la Wild Garlic!!
Spring is officially here in the South West and our in-house chef Sam Rom couldn´t think of a better place to live. Viva la wild garlic!!
The Top Five Unique Places for Afternoon Tea in the UK
Being advocates of all that is unique, we set ourselves the task of finding you the most unusual and downright spectacular places to enjoy afternoon tea in the UK and are delighted to present our findings
Wonders of Whitstable
This trendy seaside town on the Kent coast has long been a hot spot for Londoners looking for a weekend away without having to stray too far from the comforts of the city. Here we explore the wonders of Whitstable!
Cornish Charcuterie
When it comes to creating Unique Home Stays’ luxury welcome hampers, we hand-pick the best products on the market so that we can make our guests feel at home with a selection of the UK’s finest foodstuffs. We spoke to Kate from one of our longest running product providers, Cornish Charcuterie, to see what makes their products so special.
