The celebratory lunch will taking place on Thursday, September 21, at Gidleigh Park and will be hosted by Devon Life editor, Catherine Courtenay, and Gidleigh Park’s general manager, Simon Franks. Each course of the three course lunch will be introduced personally by executive head chef Chris Eden, and there will be the opportunity to chat to Chris after the lunch too.

With arrival from 11am, and a welcome coffee or tea served in Gidleigh Park’s beautiful lounge, guests will then have the opportunity to relax before lunch, or enjoy a guided walk around some of Gidleigh Park’s 107 acres of beautiful grounds, accompanied by a member of the expert garden team.

Lunch will then start with a crisp glass of Laurent-Perrier champagne and delicious canapes, served in Gidleigh Park’s beautiful lounge, followed by a three-course lunch in Gidleigh Park’s restaurant. The day will conclude with tea, coffee and petits fours, which can be enjoyed on Gidleigh Park’s garden terrace, weather permitting, with guests welcome to stay as long as they wish to enjoy the hotel and grounds after lunch.

Tickets cost £95pp to include tea and coffee on arrival; a guided stroll around some of Gidleigh Park’s 107 acre estate, a glass of champagne, three course lunch, and coffee and petits fours.

To book: call the Gidleigh Park team on 01647 432367

gidleigh.co.uk