Introducing our new winter menu: Warming seasonal dining at HF Holidays

All holidays at our 16 HF Country Houses are full-board, with breakfast, picnic lunch, and 3-course evening meals included. Our new Winter 2025 Evening Menu is just one more reason to look forward to dining with us.

At HF Holidays, dining is about more than just great food, it’s about connection. After a day of exploring the countryside, or honing a special interest indoors, nothing compares to gathering around the table to share stories with fellow members and guests over a hearty meal. 

That’s why we’re excited to reveal our new Winter 2025 Evening Menu, running from 6 October 2025 to February 2026 across all our UK country houses. Our chefs have created a menu of seasonal dishes designed to warm and welcome you each day. 

This year’s winter menu celebrates the best of the season: squashes, brassicas, and root vegetables take centre stage. Look out for comforting dishes like Butternut Squash, White Bean, and Red Onion Tagine, Parsnip and White Bean Soup with crispy croutons, and Maple Roasted Beetroot Salad. 

Guest favourites also return, including Apple Tatin, Cod Goujons with citrus salad, and the ultimate winter warmer - Braised Blade of Beef with buttery mash. And of course, some traditions never fade: a Traditional Prawn Cocktail, a hearty Sunday Roast, and Apple Crumble with custard remain firm staples.

Our Chef’s Special Menus, served on Mondays and Fridays at most of our houses (Tuesdays and Saturdays in Cornwall, Scottish Highlands, and Isle of Wight), showcase the creative flair of our Head Chefs, featuring dishes inspired by local flavours or the regions in which our country houses are based.

Here’s a taste of what’s to come:

At Alltshellach in the Scottish Highlands, try Chicken Balmoral - chicken filled with a peppery haggis blend, wrapped in bacon, and served with a whisky cream sauce and neeps & tatties.

At Nether Grange in Northumberland, Head Chef Steve has reimagined the Singing Hinny – a Northumbrian favourite with a savoury twist. Traditionally a sweet griddle scone, Steve’s version swaps dried fruit for aged cheddar, with a hot cheese and chive sauce. Cooked on a hot griddle until golden and crisp, they still ’sing’ as the butter melts!

At Holnicote House in Exmoor, enjoy apple & cinnamon cake made with local apples, warm spice, and served with custard. 

Every meal is served with the same HF spirit of togetherness - shared around sociable tables where conversation flows as easily as the drinks (order at the table or the bar). With three meals a day included, plus personalised picnic lunches for your walking adventures, our dining experiences are designed to bring people closer.

Ready to experience our new winter menu? Book a stay at one of our 16 country houses and enjoy seasonal dining, warm hospitality, and memorable winter walking, sightseeing and special interest holidays.

Please note: The sample menu shown is for illustrative purposes only, as daily menu options vary by house and depend on your arrival day.