Thursday, 4 April 2013

Llanerch Vineyard, Hensol, Vale of Glamorgan | Review

http://llanerch-vineyard.co.uk/

Llanerch Vineyard is set in the delightful Vale of Glamorgan in a hamlet called Hensol. This place has had significant investment in the last few years and is now firmly on the culinary map offering the whole range of the hospitality spectrum. First impressions are that you feel welcomed and invited but are suitably impressed by the sprawling estate-esque setting of the vineyard, lakes and buildings on offer.

The services provided here encompasses 4 star accommodation of self catering and luxury guest rooms, vineyard tours, cookery school, shop offering local produce/gifts. If that was not enough the restaurant and bar serves breakfast, morning coffee, lunch, afternoon teas and evening meals.

Backing up this enterprise are an experienced and enthusiastic kitchen offering a constantly evolving and seasonal menu serving mouthwatering and inspired dishes to a growing list of eager customers. Up front, the staff are numerous, extremely polite the service it appears has a great mix of experience and enthusiasm. A proactive urgency and attention to detail are all that is required to match the venues aspirations.

The owners have made this establishment a 'must' for anybody visiting South East Wales and in very short time seem to have devised a strategy that is proving an irresistible blend of experience, resource and enthusiasm that just shines through.

I am indeed testament to the attraction of this place and have sampled a number of the services on offering most recently the morning coffee, freshly ground with sumptuous scones served on a platter with quality clotted cream, jam and a sliced strawberry. The food is thoughtfully sourced from trusted local suppliers with the chickens being plump, healthy and free range but importantly is totally delicious and moist once roasted with lemon and rosemary. The bar is well stock with a fine selection of single malts and brandies but special mention goes to the own brand 'Cariad'  selection of wines having sampled the sparking rose it ceratinly stands up strongly to a moderately priced known brand and well worth the indulgence.

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