Dining by the Water's Edge
The Feast is where the day's adventure meets the pleasures of the table. Your hosts craft a beautifully presented artisan picnic using seasonal, locally sourced ingredients — freshly baked breads, artisan cheeses, cured meats, seasonal fruits and homemade preserves, all laid out beside the water.
This is not a packed lunch — it is a considered, unhurried dining experience in the open air. Every detail, from the napkins to the cutlery, is chosen to bring a sense of occasion to the countryside. The Feast is the moment your family gathers, breathes and truly savours the day.
While you fish, your hosts quietly prepare the picnic table at the water's edge. Wooden boards, linen cloths and wildflowers are arranged with care, transforming a simple lakeside spot into an elegant al fresco dining setting.
Discover a generous spread of hand-selected provisions: freshly baked sourdough and seeded loaves, a curated selection of British and continental cheeses, charcuterie, seasonal chutneys and pickles, fresh fruit and a selection of sweet treats.
Raise a glass as the afternoon light plays on the water. Choose from chilled elderflower pressé, sparkling water, freshly brewed tea or coffee — all served in proper glassware, because even a picnic deserves a little ceremony.
The Feast is designed to bring your family together around the table. No screens, no distractions — just good food, easy conversation and the gentle sounds of the countryside. Your hosts will be on hand to replenish and look after you throughout.
Finish with something indulgent: homemade shortbread, seasonal fruit tarts or a rich chocolate brownie. These final bites are a quiet celebration of the day — a sweet full stop on an afternoon well spent.
There is no rush. Once the food is cleared, stay as long as you like. Watch the light change on the water, let the children explore the bank and allow the afternoon to unfold at its own gentle pace.
Freshly baked artisan breads and rolls
Curated selection of British and continental cheeses
Charcuterie, cured meats and seasonal accompaniments
Homemade chutneys, pickles and preserves
Fresh seasonal fruit and sweet treats
Elderflower pressé, sparkling water, tea and coffee
Linen napkins, wooden boards and vintage cutlery
Wildflower table arrangement
Personalised attention from your hosts
Unhurried dining time at the water's edge
Book your experience today and look forward to a beautifully laid table, great food and the finest company — your family, by the water.