Gusbourne Seasoned to Perfection at Gusbourne
Book a visit Seasoned to Perfection at Gusbourne
Join us on Friday 11th October for a special one-off culinary collaboration with the critically acclaimed Grove of Narbeth and Michelin starred Àclèaf at Boringdon Hall. As part of PoB Hotels' 'Seasoned to Perfection' series, we will be welcoming Head Chefs, Doug Balish and Scott Paton to prepare for us a specially curated four-course lunch, showcasing the distinct culinary styles of each chef and their restaurants. Alongside this amazing set-menu, we will pair a selection of Gusbourne still and sparkling wines to complete your day on the estate.
£120 per person
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IN DETAIL
You’ll be welcomed to Gusbourne with a beautifully chilled aperitif before setting out for a guided through the estate, and indulging in specially created canapés amongst the vines with the opportunity to meet both chefs Balish and Paton. We’ll then head back to our cosy tasting rooms to sit down to a four-course lunch showcasing the distinct culinary styles of each chef and their signature dishes from their respective restaurants. Each course will be partnered perfectly by hand-selected Gusbourne still and sparkling wines from our cellar.
Timings: 11.00am 4.00pm - Friday 11th October
MEET THE CHEFS
Douglas Balish – Executive Chef, Grove of Narberth
A passion for local produce and the prospect of a rural lifestyle brought Scotsman Dougie to West Wales in 2019. Taking inspiration from the surrounding countryside, Dougie blends the most modern techniques with cooking rooted in classic excellence. His style of cooking is all about intelligently showcasing ingredients and natural flavour. He works closely with the head gardener at Grove to carefully plan planting timelines, ensuring that they have the best vegetable specification to fit his vision for each dish. A real passion to keep food miles low and showcase local produce is tangible throughout his menu at Fernery.
Scott Paton - Head Chef, Àclèaf at Boringdon Hall
Scott Paton, Head Chef of Àclèaf joined Boringdon Hall Hotel & Spa in 2016, following stints at The Horn of Plenty and The Jack in the Green. As Head Chef at The Horn of Plenty, time experimenting allowed Paton to realise and develop his own cooking style which, at Àclèaf, he describes as “truth with elegance”. His dishes are simple, yet sophisticated, allowing quality ingredients to shine through. Since it's extensive refurbishment and rebrand in 2020, Àclèaf has since gone on to win 4 AA Rosettes (2022) and a MICHELIN star (2023),
awarded consecutively in 2024.
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Directions
You’ll find us by turning off Kenardington Road at the junction with Snargate Road, where the Gusbourne driveway is immediately on the left. We are a 15 minute drive from Ashford – you will approach down Kenardington Road and the turning to Snargate Road will be on your left. If you arrive at a crossroads leading into Appledore, you’ve gone too far.
We are 10 minutes from Rye – you will approach through the village of Appledore, and on leaving the village, you’ll arrive at a crossroads where you’ll take a right towards Kenardington and Ashford. This takes you on to the Kenardington Road and after a minute or two’s driving, the turning to Snargate Road will be on your right. Directions can be found here.
Gusbourne,
Kenardington Road,
Appledore, Ashford,
Kent,
TN26 2BE.
Public transport
We are located just a short taxi journey from Ashford International, with trains departing every 15 minutes from St Pancras International and Stratford International. You can also take the Hastings train from Ashford for three stops to Rye station and take a taxi from there. Appledore station is not served by taxis or regular buses.
We would highly recommend booking a taxi for both journeys to/from Gusbourne in advance of your visit, especially if visiting on the weekend. Our recommended taxi providers are:
Ashford
- ETM Cars 01233-629551
- Ashford Taxis 01233-646646
- Ghurkha Taxi 01233-666771
- Express Taxis 01233-884333
Rye
- Rye Taxis 07774-633046
- Compass Taxis 07542-428182
Parking
You can park free of charge at the vineyard. It is only a short walk from the parking area to the tasting room. We do not have facilities for coach parking.
Accessibility
If you or one of your party have restricted walking ability, please contact us in advance of your visit, and we’ll make arrangements for you to be as comfortable as possible, such as using our golf buggies to take you around the vineyards. The tasting room has ramp access, and accessible toilets suitable for a person with restricted walking ability and for those that use a wheelchair some of the time. We welcome registered carers and assistance dogs free of charge when they are accompanying visitors with special needs.
Children
Our hosted vineyard tours last around 2 hours, and our hosted Discovery tours last around 4 hours. Both involve visiting our working winery and feature a guided wine tasting, so are not suitable for children. You are welcome to bring children on a self-guided tour around our estate free of charge, and The Nest serves soft drinks for drivers and under-18s. If you would like any additional advice before bringing children to the estate, please email nest@gusbourne.com, or telephone 01233 884680.
Dogs
You are welcome to bring your dog to enjoy our outdoor spaces if you are planning a self-guided tour of the vineyard. Dogs are also welcome in our outside hospitality spaces. For their safety, please ensure dogs are always kept on a lead.
Unfortunately, dogs are not permitted inside The Nest, our tasting rooms or winery. This means you cannot bring dogs to our Estate Tour, Icons Experience or other ticketed events which take place inside The Nest.
Cancellations
If you have booked a ticket for a tour or wine tasting event and you do not arrive for your scheduled booking, then the tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded, unless at our discretion. Any request for a refund or transfer must be made in writing, directed to nest@gusbourne.com. If we cancel your booking in its entirety, you will be entitled to a full refund for the purchase price. Tickets will be exchanged or refunded at the price paid for them, but no further compensation will be paid. To read our full cancellation policy click here.
Visit us
We are a short 15 minute taxi ride from Ashford train station and have a selection of cab companies we can recommend booking for your journey. If coming by car, there is free parking available on site. To read more information on getting to Gusbourne, please visit the link below.
Allergen information
If you have a food allergy, please make a member of staff aware as soon as possible.
Although every effort is made to provide allergen free dishes, owing to our kitchen layout we cannot guarantee cross contamination of any of the following 14 allergens: cereals, cereals containing gluten, crustaceans, eggs, fish, lupin, milk, molluscs, mustard, peanuts, sesame, soybeans, sulphur dioxide & sulphites, tree nuts. Our dishes are therefore not guaranteed as “free-from”.
For more information or details of menu ingredients please speak to a member of staff.
Contact
For any questions email nest@gusbourne.com,
or call 01233 884680.
Address
Gusbourne, Kenardington Road, Appledore, Ashford, Kent TN26 2BE.
Opening Hours
10:00 - 17:00
Daily, Monday - Sunday
Including bank holidays.
Book a visit Seasoned to Perfection at Gusbourne
Join us on Friday 11th October for a special one-off culinary collaboration with the critically acclaimed Grove of Narbeth and Michelin starred Àclèaf at Boringdon Hall. As part of PoB Hotels' 'Seasoned to Perfection' series, we will be welcoming Head Chefs, Doug Balish and Scott Paton to prepare for us a specially curated four-course lunch, showcasing the distinct culinary styles of each chef and their restaurants. Alongside this amazing set-menu, we will pair a selection of Gusbourne still and sparkling wines to complete your day on the estate.
£120 per person
Further information and directions
