Island Life Magazine Ltd October/November 2006 | Page 72

Food-Drink-Accommodation
Dining with a fine view
With
its
spectacular
views
of the English Channel, the
Leconfield’s Seascape dining room
is a memorable venue for relaxed
dining.
Guests of the country house hotel,
which is situated on St Boniface
Down, return time and time again
to enjoy the experience – but nonresidents are also welcome to book
for dinner.
Chef Martin Clarke, who has lived
and worked on the Island for the
whole of his culinary career, has
produced a menu that reflects the
country house surroundings and
uses the finest locally farmed meat,
fresh fruit, vegetables and locally
landed fish wherever possible. It is

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complemented by an extensive list
of 36 wines.
Creating a relaxed and unhurried
atmosphere is key to the Leconfield
approach, which is why there
is only a single sitting for
dinner and guests book their
table for the whole evening.  
After dinner, they can take
coffee or tea in one of the
comfortable sitting rooms,
conservatory or garden.
The set four-course menu price
is £19.50, but diners can also
choose from chef Martin’s
signature a la carte menu.
Bookings are also being taken
for pre-Christmas dinner
dining, although dates over

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the Christmas period are already
fully booked.
Owner
Paul
Judge
says
“Our aim is to offer a warm

welcome, comfor table,
luxury accommodation
and
excellent freshly prepared food using
Island produce wherever possible”.

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