Are you a meticulous planner? Or do you go with the flow when it comes to getaways?

This August, we’re bringing back our two-night curated staycations, with space to rest, to discover and, of course, to delight the gourmand in you. Trade airport security for a foraging experience. And that spirited discussion about where to eat dinner while waiters wave menus in your faces? We’ve got a gourmet BBQ on our terrace, moments from your room and all included in the staycation experience. So you can leave any hint of FOMO at home.

Some things in life follow a precise recipe, unchanging from day-to-day. And then there’s bread. We’re not talking about the shelf-upon-shelf of pre-sliced stuff that lasts for a frankly mystifying amount of time. We’re talking about real bread. Made with flour, water and craft. We’ve been speaking to head baker, Adam Cross, about intuitive baking, early mornings and some happy-making additions to The Bakery’s shelves.

We are really excited to share that Hampton Manor is featuring on Curated Spaces, the podcast that explores the stories behind Britain’s finest hotels, members clubs and unique places.

Your backstage pass

When we say we’re here to feed the curious, we really mean it. This is why we’ve built our house rhythm around getting you closer to our community of creatives. All hosted by one of them. We’ve been speaking to Maxwell Allwood, our director of wine and spirits—and your man on the inside—about what to expect.

CONNIE MABBOTT

This Birmingham based beauty is the hands and mind behind Hampton Manor’s ‘The Bull’ 

JON + GILL

Meet Jon and Gill; the Potter and Carpenter who craft their wares at Sytch Farm. We chat with Jon about the beauty of imperfection, the natural qualities of wood and clay, and the experience of collaborating with chefs.

BEEKEEPING MYTH-BUSTING

Celia F. Davis

DAVID MORRIS, ANCRE HILL VINEYARDS

Small berries, weeds and pests: how to spot a Biodynamic vineyard.

AN EXQUISITE COLLISION: ‘THE MANOR TABLE’

A BUTCHER, A BAKER, A FURNITURE MAKER