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The delectable looking spread above is from Lime Wood's Late Summer Lunch, being served now and throughout September. There are also two remaining 'Sunday Sessions' on the lawns at Lime Wood, the first this Sunday and the other on 8 September, anticipating late summer sunshine and providing comfy reclining furniture with appropriate refreshments plus live jazz, R&B, soul and blues. No need to book these, just swing by onto the South Lawn terrace 3.30pm - 6.30pm.

The following is a promotional article about Hartnett Holder & Co at Lime Wood

Inspired by summertime in Italy Lime Wood’s new D’estate set lunch celebrates the season, bringing the flavourful tastes of Italy to the New Forest. Packed full of light, fresh flavours, Angela Hartnett and Luke Holder have created a summer menu showcasing the very best seasonal produce.

Best enjoyed with family and friends, soaking up the laid-back atmosphere whilst sipping on something chilled, such as a glass of HH&Co wine or let their sommelier recommend a tipple from the new non-alcoholic Free Spirited drinks menu to complement your lunch.

To celebrate the new summer menu, it would only be right to start lunch with a non-alcoholic aperitif! Enjoy a complimentary glass of Noughty Sparkling Chardonnay or Three Spirit Spark Blurred Vines pink sparkling rosé that goes hand in hand with sunshine dining.

Tuck in Monday to Friday lunchtimes with 2 courses from £39.50 or 3 courses from £45.00.

Includes non-alcoholic aperitif on arrival.

Book a table with code DESTATE

More information can be found on the Lime Wood website here

Excludes Bank Holidays. Available lunchtimes Monday to Friday from 5th August until September 30th.