Filmmaker Guy Ritchie's £18m Wiltshire Estate has shed its secret status, welcoming guests to exclusive culinary retreats. At the helm of this gastronomic haven is London's Carousel restaurant, with each weekend showcasing a different celebrated chef in the estate's copper-clad 'WildKitchen', a structure that may be familiar from Ritchie's Netflix series 'The Gentlemen'.
Perched amidst 1,000 acres of rolling chalk downland, Ashcombe Estate offers an idyllic escape. Guests can indulge in wild swimming, wood-fired sauna relaxation, or exploring ancient woodlands. Each weekend, a visiting chef crafts a bespoke menu cooked over open flames in the lakeside kitchen.
Luxurious accommodation is tailored for intimacy, with ten rooms available across two areas: six en-suite double bedrooms in a converted farmhouse (£375 per night) and four Hayloft suites offering panoramic views of Cranborne Chase (£750 per night). Interiors blend an American inn meets English pub aesthetic, complete with intricate design details.
The culinary journey commences with dishes such as Maldon oysters, sea bass aguachile, and lemon sole prepared with cockles and wild garlic. Meals are served in Ritchie's converted brewery, offering a grand yet intimate setting. Guests can participate in activities like morning yoga, lakeside massages, or convivial gatherings around a wood-fired hot tub.
Recent events have featured notable chefs, including Pablo Díaz of Mercado 24, a regular on Latin America's 50 Best list. Dining at the WildKitchen is described as breathtaking, with its enormous copper-clad communal table and integrated wood fires creating an unforgettable atmosphere.