Hampton Manor: a Michelin-starred escape on Birmingham's doorstep

Just 14 minutes by train from Birmingham, the village of Hampton-in-Arden hides one of the region's most rewarding places to eat and stay. Hampton Manor is a destination in its own right, and in 2026 its restaurant Grace & Savour once again held its Michelin star.

The estate is the work of the Hill family, who have been restoring it since 2008. Their approach goes well beyond a lick of paint: the family has invested in renewable energy, traditional crafts, regenerative farming, sustainable uniforms and homegrown produce, creating a place that feels rooted in its landscape.

Hampton Manor covers 45 acres set around a walled garden, and the garden is central to the experience, with the cookery school looking out over it.

Grace & Savour is the estate's Michelin-starred dining experience, and it was listed among the restaurants that retained one star in the Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2026. It sits alongside Kynd, which serves rustic, fire-cooked meals, and a bakery, so there are options whether you are planning a special celebration or a relaxed lunch.

Those who want to linger can choose from 24 bedrooms across three settings: the reimagined Manor House, garden suites, and a four-bedroom cottage overlooking the walled garden. There are also private dining spaces for gatherings. Days can be as busy or as gentle as you like, from a cookery class in the morning to a slow wander through the walled garden before dinner.

Getting there could hardly be easier. The estate on Shadowbrook Lane is about a seven-minute walk from Hampton-in-Arden station, with direct trains from Birmingham and from London in under two hours. It is also just three miles from Birmingham Airport.

Hampton Manor's success is part of a wider story about the West Midlands as a destination for food lovers. The 2026 Michelin Guide listed several starred restaurants across Birmingham and Solihull, from city centre dining rooms to country estates like this one.

For a weekend away that feels a world apart but is barely beyond the city limits, it is hard to beat. Room, dining and cookery school bookings can be made through the Hampton Manor website.