Isle of Wight Hotels and Guesthouses

Robert Thompson welcomes you to his gourmet bolt hole The Hambrough on the Isle of Wight. Perched high above the crystal blue sea Robert and his team have an enviable position.

The quaint town of Ventnor makes an ideal setting for The Hambrough Restaurant and Rooms, stunning views out to sea, an award winning beach, fantastic walks and it’s own micro-climate are just a few of its qualities.

Having taken over in August 2008 Robert and his partner Diana have been working hard to establish their vision on this amazing Island. After only five months the Hambrough was awarded with 1 Michelin Star followed by 3AA Rosettes and 7/10 in the Good Food Guide. With seven spacious 5 star AA rated rooms and being only two and a half hours from London it’s the ideal place to dine, stay and explore.

The Hambrough currently has seven spacious rooms. Six of the rooms have fantastic sea views and one has equally fantastic views looking up to St Boniface Down.  Each room is equipped with flat Screen HD TV, DVD Player, Free Sat Channels and a Illy Coffee Machine. The rooms also benefit from fantastic en-suite bathrooms all with under floor heating.

The restaurant benefits from fantastic sea views and has a light and un-complicated feel. Diners can choose from the lunch, a la carte or the tasting menu. Robert embraces all that the island has to offer which can be seen in the menus throughout the year, locally landed fish, highland cattle from Wroxhall Cross farm, lamb from Dunsbury Farm and Kings Manor Farm, local game, Island tomatoes, garlic, honey, and so much more.

Special Offer

The Hambrough have just introduced some fantastic new ‘Dine and Stay’ packages (1, 2 & 3 nights), which include dinner, B&B and return Wightlink car ferry crossings - take a look on their website!

TASTE THE WIGHT: FOOD LOVERS BREAK ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT
New and exclusive for May! This month The Hambrough and The Garlic Farm on the Isle of Wight have teamed up to offer the ultimate food lovers break.

Valid for stays Sunday through Thursday in May, the three-night Wightlink package provides guests with five-star luxury accommodation at Robert Thompson’s The Hambrough, two dinners showcasing some of the Island’s finest home-grown produce, together with the chance to explore the world-famous Garlic Farm. On a visit to the Garlic Farm, foodies can tour the property, sample produce at the on-site restaurant and follow ‘local food hero’ Colin Boswell on a taste tour of garlic from all over the world and pick up some top tips for growing garlic at home.

Priced from £303 per person (based on two sharing), the Wightlink package includes Michelin-starred breakfasts, a morning tour of The Garlic Farm with an informal talk and tasting, lunch at The Garlic Farm Café, a goodie-bag filled with garlic produce, one dinner at The Hambrough (seven course tasting menu), an evening dinner at The Pond Café in Bonchurch (The Hambrough’s sister restaurant) and return car ferry travel with Wightlink from Portsmouth or Lymington.

Call 0871 376 1000 for more information

(calls cost 7p per minute, plus network extras)

The Hambrough: Villa Lavinia

The south coast of the Isle of Wight continues to develop as one of the cool places for a short break away – particularly Ventnor, where Robert Thompson's Michelin-starred Hambrough offers a self-catering option in addition to its seven exclusive guest rooms.

Located close to The Hambrough, Villa Lavinia sleeps up to 10 and gives guests the freedom of self-catering but with the gastro-experience of the Island’s only Michelin-rated restaurant just a few metres away. For large parties, the villa offers five double bedrooms, three bathrooms, a fully-equipped kitchen, dining area, spacious living room and landscaped gardens with sea views; while couples (or a family) can stay in the boutique Lavinia Apartment - ideal for those looking for luxury and space in their own private retreat by the sea.

WHAT IT COSTS: A two-night weekend break at Villa Lavinia costs from £103 per person (based on 10 sharing and travelling in two cars), including return Wightlink car ferry crossings from Portsmouth or Lymington. Alternatively, a three-night Wightlink ferry-inclusive break in the Lavinia Apartment costs from £257.50 per person (based on two sharing).

Prices are based on self-catering accommodation and include the refreshing of bathrooms daily. Full housekeeping and breakfast can be added at an extra cost.