Arbor

“We’re lucky. Nearby, we have England’s garden counties: Dorset (’daarrset’, as we say), Hampshire, and Wiltshire, from where we get daily deliveries of the best meat, vegetables, and dairy products. On the south coast, we also get the pick of the country’s fish and shellfish. We love our artisanal suppliers and we get a buzz out of finding new specialist providers to work with. The best thing is that you can enjoy all this with a clear conscience. The greenhouse was developed on sustainable principles – from the building materials and the energy systems to the beehives on the roof!”

Pan-fried pork tenderloin with braised carrot and pulled pork shoulder lasagne; crab and scallop tortellini with crab bisque and pickled fennel; and tandoori lamb shank with lamb biryani and apricot chutney.

A tall white building surrounded by whispering oak and birch trees. Beautiful gardens that are an endless reminder of the beauty and bounty of nature. A five-minute potter down to the beach for a smell of the sea. Time to reflect on the pure green philosophy of this immaculate hotel and restaurant ahead of an elegant, season-driven supper that is unquestionably the best in Bournemouth.